Health & Wellness:
Resources & Programs

Campus Health, Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Wellness, Campus Recreation

Campus Health

• A wealth of Campus Health services are available to you, from dental services to flu vaccines to low cost pharmacies to primary care.
• If you have paid the Campus Health fee, you can use Campus Health for that term. Learn more about who can use Campus Health.
• Many services at Campus Health are available to you at no further charge.
• You need an appointment for most non-urgent situations. Schedule online for primary care, gynecology, nutrition, and immunizations. Appointments for all services are available by phone at 919-966-2281 or request using the Healthy Heels web portal.
• Parking is available for you while you are visiting Campus Health.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

• A variety of CAPS Services are available to you, including initial assessments, medication management, individual therapy, group therapy (e.g., dissertation groups, parenting groups), and coping skills workshops.
• First-time counseling services are available the same day without an appointment on the third floor of Campus Health.
• Access a confidential online self-assessment to learn more about your specific mental health needs.
• For self-guided work, check out the CAPS page on common mental health topics.
• Parking is available for you while you are visiting CAPS.

Student Wellness

• A range of programs and services are available to you, including graduate student-focused workshops on self-care, healthy relationships, stress management, mindfulness, sleep management, and wellness coaching appointments.
  • Heels Care Network: Online hub of mental health and educational resources for students. Includes information on trainings and suicide prevention strategies. Peer chat components allow students to get support and connect with fellow students.
• Remember to consider the eight dimensions of wellness — it's not just about physical and emotional health!

Campus Recreation

• A range of programs and facilities available to you, including group fitness classes, intramural sports, and dedicated expeditions designed to build community among graduate and professional students.
• Every student receives an automatic recreation membership through enrollment and payment of mandatory student fees, at the cost of $105/year. Student membership is effective only during currently enrolled semesters.
• Remember that physical health is important to overall health and well-being and tightly connected to other aspects of health and wellness. Even if it's just 15-20 minutes a day, get up and engage in some form of physical activity! Your body will thank you for it.