A CAPS program centering the mental health needs of underrepresented students through individual therapy, group therapy, and outreach programs. The Multicultural Health Program (MCHP) works to decrease mental health stigma and increase access to culturally responsive mental health support and services, with the aim of fostering safety, promoting healing, and empowering underrepresented students.
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Multicultural Health Program at CAPS
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcome, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black experiences, Chinese, Indian, International, Latinx experiences are centered, Multi-racial/biracial, Native American, Spanish SpeakingCategories: Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: CAPS, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/services/multicultural-health-program/
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Muslim Student Association

A religious, social, and outreach student organization that centers the needs of Muslim students and serves as a collective community voice.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Faith-based, Religious, or SpiritualCategories: Community Building, Peer support facilitated by students, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Get Involved, Overall well-beingOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: http://www.uncmsa.org/
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NAMI – UNC

UNC NAMI is a national organization that works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. We collaborate with others to provide resources and trainings to prevent suicides and get people help.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Community Building, Mental Health Advocacy, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Suicide Prevention, Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campus -

Nature Rx

Learn and try experiences to deepen your human-nature experience in order to reconnect with nature, ourselves, and others.
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 Care, Skills and Wellness ProgramMental Health Needs: Overall well-beingOrganization: CAPS Group, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/nature-connections/
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Nutritionists

Nutrition counseling from registered dietitians (RDs) who collaborate with medical staff and CAPS providers to support patients with eating disorders and anyone seeking medical nutrition therapy.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student fees, Charged to health insurance / CopayIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Professional Clinical Care, Skills and Wellness ProgramMental Health Needs: Eating DisordersOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://campuscare.unc.edu/services/nutrition-services/
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Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM)

oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ students in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally. We hold social events to connect queer STEM students with one another, and we partner with graduate students in STEM Pride to provide one-on-one mentorship opportunities.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: LGBTQIA, Trans*/QueerCategories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by studentsMental Health Needs: Academics, Get Involved, Overall well-beingOrganization: Student OrganizationCampus Affiliation: All students -

Pakistan Society

The Pakistan Society of Chapel Hill is an organization committed to providing a premier experience to UNC students and the greater community by executing unique events and resources centering on Pakistani culture.
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 students -

Personal Fitness Training

Develop individual movement plans with certified personal trainers with Campus Rec to help you reach your fitness goals.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: Fee-based ResourceIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Certified coachesMental Health Needs: Get Involved, Overall well-beingOrganization: Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campus, Must have a Campus Rec membershipWebsite: https://campusrec.unc.edu/program/personal-training/
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Post-Doc Support Group

A group centering the needs of post-doctoral fellows to discuss the challenge to balance work and personal responsibilities.
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: Academics, Overall well-beingOrganization: CAPS Group, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/post-doc-support-group/
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Preparing International Teaching Assistants Program

Assists international graduate students in learning skills to support the undergraduate classroom.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: InternationalCategories: Skills and Wellness ProgramMental Health Needs: AcademicsOrganization: UNC Department or SchoolCampus Affiliation: Graduate and Professional StudentsWebsite: https://gradschool.unc.edu/professional-development/programs/pitap/
