If there is a medical emergency or there is immediate danger of harm, dial 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis. On main campus, Thursday through Saturday from 7 pm to 3 am, Campus EMS, a student-run team of EMTs, also responds to medical emergencies.
Resources
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911
Urgency/Wait Times: Emergency AssistanceCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Professional Clinical CareMental Health Needs: Crisis, Suicide Prevention, TraumaOrganization: Off-Campus, Student Organization, UNC HospitalsCampus Affiliation: All employees, All students, Community, Faculty, Family MembersWebsite: https://www.911.gov/
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988 Lifeline
Call or text 988 or chat online if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend, or need emotional support. Also offers ayuda en español. The website includes prevention and crisis resources.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcome, Spanish SpeakingCategories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Crisis, Suicide PreventionOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://988lifeline.org/
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
On-campus mental health provider for students and post-docs focused on meeting the immediate mental health needs of students. Offers a range of resources including brief therapy, group therapy, medication management, a 24/7 phone line for mental health crises and referral coordination for out-of-practice care. Several services and groups center unique needs of communities on campus.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: Already paid through student feesIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Professional Clinical CareMental Health Needs: Academics, ADHD, Anxiety, Basic Needs, Crisis, Depression, Discrimination, Eating Disorders, Grief, Hazing, Insomnia, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Overall well-being, Substance Use Disorder, Suicide Prevention, Supports most mental health issues, TraumaOrganization: CAPS, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral FellowWebsite: https://caps.unc.edu/
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Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis
Llame al 988 y oprima el 2, o envíe AYUDA por mensaje de texto al 988.
En la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y crisis, entendemos que los retos de la vida a veces pueden ser difíciles. Independientemente de que se enfrente a problemas de salud mental, angustia emocional, preocupaciones por el consumo de alcohol o drogas, o simplemente necesite a alguien con quien hablar, nuestros amables consejeros están aquí para ayudarlo.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Spanish SpeakingCategories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Suicide Prevention, Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/
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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 -
QPR Training – Question, Persuade, Refer
The training is available for all UNC-CH students, faculty, and staff, either online (self-paced, about one hour). Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to save lives during a mental health crisis. Learn how to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal, recognize the warning signs, and understand the common causes of suicidal behavior.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: TrainingsMental Health Needs: Suicide PreventionOrganization: Non-Profit, Student AffairsCampus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campusWebsite: https://care.unc.edu/qpr-training-in-suicide-prevention/
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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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Veteran Crisis Line
For military veterans in crisis or people concerned about military veterans – a crisis text, phone line, and online chat. Dial 988, then press one; text 838255; or visit the link.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: VeteransCategories: Identity-based support, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Anxiety, Crisis, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Grief, Insomnia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Overall well-being, Substance Use Disorder, Suicide Prevention, TraumaOrganization: Non-Profit, Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
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