If you think you have a gambling problem, come to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting. No dues or fees. Just show up. You will be welcomed.
Give yourself permission to ask for help. Sheer willpower isn’t enough to overcome compulsive gambling.
Resources
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Gamblers Anonymous
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: GamblingOrganization: Non-Profit, Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: Community -
Global Majority Graduate/Professional Students Support Group
This group provides a space that centers the unique experiences and challenges of being a graduate student of color at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student fees, No charge for anyoneIdentities: Black experiences, Latinx experiences are centered, Native AmericanCategories: Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical CareMental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: CAPS Group, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Graduate and Professional StudentsWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/graduate-students-color-support-group/
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Global Zone Training
Global Zone Training is an interactive and engaging opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to better understand the experiences of international students and scholars. The training includes information about our international populations, a cross-cultural simulation game, illustrations of various potential cross-cultural differences, strategies and resources for supporting success. The training also includes several short videos in which international Tar Heels share their reflections and recommendations.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: TrainingsMental Health Needs: AcademicsOrganization: UNC Department or SchoolCampus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campusWebsite: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/faculty-resources/global-zone-training/
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Green Zone Training
A two-hour training to learn more about supporting veteran and military-affiliated students.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcome, VeteransCategories: TrainingsMental Health Needs: Overall well-being, Supports most mental health issues, TraumaOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campusWebsite: https://dos.unc.edu/carolina-veterans-resource-center/green-zone-training/
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Grief Group: Living with Loss
Centering the needs of students experiencing a loss to connect as well as give and receive support.
Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical CareMental Health Needs: GriefOrganization: CAPS Group, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/grief-group-living-loss/
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Healthy Minds Program App
Free well-being and mindfulness app for college students (with no ads!) guiding you to a calmer, stronger mind.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: Fee-based Resource, No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Skills and Wellness ProgramMental Health Needs: Overall well-being, Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: All students -
Helping Give Away Psychological Science
Small groups work to improve the open science of psychology on Wiki platforms, Open Science Framework, social media, other online sites, and the community.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Community Building, Mental Health AdvocacyMental Health Needs: Get Involved, Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Off-Campus, Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://www.hgaps.org/
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hha!
An advocacy group that uses public health principles and health promotion/prevention strategies to educate students about wellness.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Days, Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Community Building, Mental Health Advocacy, Skills and Wellness ProgramMental Health Needs: Overall well-beingOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: https://studentwellness.unc.edu/programs-and-services/join-peer-group/hha-peer-educator-program/
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Hindu Yuva
Brings students together to explore the Hindu faith and utilize its teachings to benefit the community.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Faith-based, Religious, or SpiritualCategories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by students, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Overall well-beingOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All students -
Hmong Student Association
At UNC-Chapel Hill, Hmong Student Association of Carolina aim to promote the Hmong history, culture in the community, and higher education among young Hmong people. HSAC endeavors to promote and educate the community about the Hmong culture through socio-cultural events, exhibits, and community service.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Asian American Pacific IslanderCategories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by studentsMental Health Needs: Get Involved, Overall well-beingOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/hmong-student-association-of-carolina
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