Safe space for discussion and support to increase resiliency centered on the experiences of BIPOC women and open to any undergraduate student.
Resources
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Sister Talk
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: Black experiences, WomenCategories: Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by studentsMental Health Needs: Discrimination, Overall well-being, TraumaOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Undergraduate StudentsWebsite: https://studentwellness.unc.edu/programs-and-services/join-peer-group/sister-talk/
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Sister Talk After Dark

A Student Wellness peer group centering the experiences of female graduate and professional students at UNC-Chapel Hill, recognizing the challenges of isolation, academic demands, and personal obligations. It fosters belonging, resilience, community, and personal and professional growth.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Days, Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: Black experiences, WomenCategories: Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employeesMental Health Needs: Discrimination, Overall well-being, TraumaOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Graduate and Professional StudentsWebsite: https://studentwellness.unc.edu/programs-and-services/join-peer-group/sister-talk/
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Sources of Strength at Carolina

Sources of Strength at Carolina is a student organization that brings Sources of Strength, an upstream suicide, substance use and bullying prevention program, to campus in partnership with the UNC School of Education. Weekly events explore different strengths and themes of wellness, using prevention science, positive psychology and peer outreach to change the conversation around mental health.
Find upcoming events and get involved on Heel Life, or email sosatcarolina@gmail.com.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Community Building, Mental Health Advocacy, Peer support facilitated by studentsMental Health Needs: Get Involved, Overall well-being, Suicide PreventionOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/sosatcarolina
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Southeast Asian Student Association

We strive to provide a safe space for students with a connection to the Southeast Asian community to embrace their experiences and learn more about Southeast Asian cultures and concerns.
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/southeast-asian-student-association
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Speak Up Carolina

Online toolkit and scenarios to build skills towards constructive dialogue – even around difficult issues.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: TrainingsMental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: UNC Department or SchoolCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://speakup.unc.edu/
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Story Circles

A student-led peer support program focused on narrative psychology and expressive writing. This program aims to foster community and wellbeing through writing, art, and other creative forms.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Mental Health Advocacy, Peer support facilitated by studentsMental Health Needs: Get Involved, Overall well-beingOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: Undergraduate Students -

Student Wellness

Student Wellness supports the health of UNC students through health education, workshops, peer groups, wellness coaching, substance use support and safer sex supplies.
Visit the Student and Academic Services Building North (SASB North), Suite 0103, at 450 Ridge Road. Call 919-962-9355 or email studentwellness@unc.edu.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Overall well-being, Substance Use DisorderOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: https://studentwellness.unc.edu/
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Student Wellness Coaching

Board-certified wellness coaches at Student Wellness help students set wellness goals and build lasting habits around sleep, stress management and self-care. Coaching can also help with life transitions, time management, resilience, confidence and navigating campus life.
Book a consultation through the Student Wellness website to get started. Coaching is different from counseling: sessions are private but not confidential. For confidential support, contact CAPS.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Certified coaches, Skills and Wellness ProgramMental Health Needs: Academics, Overall well-beingOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: https://studentwellness.unc.edu/programs-and-services/wellness-coaching/
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Support Group for Asian-American Students

This group provides a confidential space for you to share about the experiences, joys, and challenges that come with identifying as Asian-American.
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: Asian American Pacific IslanderCategories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employeesMental Health Needs: Overall well-being, Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: CAPS GroupCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/support-group-for-asian-american-students/
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SWELL

Student and Postdoc Wellness in the Department of Chemistry offers community-building social activities, peer mentoring networks, and support for addressing concerns.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Academics, Overall well-being, Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: UNC Department or SchoolCampus Affiliation: Graduate and Professional Students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://swell.unc.edu/
