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There are dozens of resources available at NC State to help you take charge of your wellness, tackle mental health challenges or simply find community on campus. Use the filters below to narrow down the list of resources — or search for a specific resource by name.

211 

211 connects you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.

Phone:
211

911 

In case of a medical emergency or imminent danger, dial 911 and specify that you require assistance for a mental health crisis.

Phone:
911

SMS:
911

988 Lifeline 

The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Phone:
988

SMS:
988

Behavioral Health Resource Center 

North Carolina State Health Plan members can access the Behavioral Health Resource Center to find providers who can assist with anxiety, depression and other issues.

CHADD 

The nation’s leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.

Phone:
866-200-8098

Court of North Carolina 

The Court of North Carolina is one of the largest green spaces at NC State. It’s a place for leisurely picnics, outdoor lessons and the occasional snowball fight on a wintry day. Unwind on Main Campus near the steps of the 1911 building.

Crisis Text Line 

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We’re here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school.

SMS:
Text HOME to 741741

Find Substance Treatment 

Find Treatment is a government resource to find help for substance use.

Phone:
800-662-HELP(4357)

Free Expression Tunnel 

Express your creativity at the Free Expression Tunnel — a heavily trafficked underpass that connects the university’s north and central campuses. Designated a graffiti-friendly zone in the late 1960s, students can tag the tunnel’s walls as they see fit.

Grief in Common 

Find support and connection from others who understand the loss you may be experiencing.

Headway 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina offers Headway, a mental health provider search platform. While all are welcome to use the platform, State Health Plan members enrolled in the Enhanced PPO Plan (80/20) or Base PPO Plan (70/30) will find Clear Pricing Project providers which do not require a copay.

Hope4NC Helpline 

Free and confidential emotional support, counseling referrals and community resources.

Phone:
855-587-3463

SMS:
1-855-587-3463

HopeLine 

HopeLine is a nationally accredited crisis intervention and suicide prevention agency whose mission is to support people’s mental health through active listening and caring confidential conversations.

Phone:
919-231-4525

SMS:
877-235-4525

JC Raulston Arboretum 

The arboretum is open daily and is only two miles west of main campus. Explore one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants in the southeast United States boasting 14 botanic gardens — including a rooftop terrace.

Lake Raleigh Woods 

Lake Raleigh’s recreation area sits in the heart of NC State’s Centennial Campus and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration, including hiking, biking, picnics, disc golf, fishing, non-motorized boating and watersports.

Legal Aid of North Carolina 

We provide support to North Carolinians who are unable to afford an attorney.

Phone:
1-866-219-5262

Mary Yarbrough Court 

Mary Yarbrough Court is a quiet, shady escape named after the first woman to complete a graduate program at NC State. You can find the court, and its gardens, behind Holladay Hall on North Campus, within view of the Memorial Belltower.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 

The Hotline provides support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Hotline maintains free, confidential and compassionate highly-trained expert advocates ready to share crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

Phone:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

SMS:
Text "START" to 88788

National Parent Helpline 

A premier family strengthening organization leading the way in prevention by positively impacting the well-being of families and communities worldwide.

Phone:
855-4A-PARENT (855-427-2736)

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 

The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (NTDAH) is a 24-hour national web-based and telephone helpline created to help teens (ages 13-18) experiencing dating abuse.

Phone:
800-799-SAFE (7233)

SMS:
Text "START" to 88788

Psychology Today 

Psychology Today’s Therapy Directory lists clinical professionals, psychiatrists and treatment centers who provide mental health services in the US and internationally. By accurately displaying local providers, clients can be shown the alternatives open to them in their time of need.

RAINN National Sexual Assault Helpline 

Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

Phone:
800-656-4673

Raleigh ACORNS 

The City of Raleigh’s ACORNS (Addressing Crises through Outreach, Referrals, Networking and Service) program was established as a proactive team that works with residents in crisis and directs them to available resources. The ACORNS team combines social workers and law enforcement officers who are tasked to help by using the most appropriate and least invasive interventions possible.

Phone:
919-996-3345

Schenck Forest 

Sitting on 245 acres of land, Schenck Forest is a unique site that benefits NC State students, faculty and staff as well as the broader Raleigh community. The forest provides outdoor laboratories for students and faculty, publicly accessible trails, an arboretum and 50 acres of dedicated hardwood preservation. It’s located about 10 minutes from NC State’s campus.

The Oval 

While on Centennial Campus, head to a grassy open area surrounded by four engineering buildings and the Hunt Library to relax and unwind. Enjoy the outdoor plaza and check out the nearby art installation.

The Shore Grief Center 

If you have experience the death of a child, parent, sibling, spouse, grandparent, or friend, The Shore Grief Center is here to help you make sense of the grieving process. At The Shore Grief Center, we provide peer-based grief support groups for ages six and up and assist with the highly-personal journey through grief. Our…

Phone:
828-384-8889

Therapeutic Alternatives Mobile Crisis 

Mobile Crisis response provides an immediate evaluation, triage and access to acute MH/DD/SA services, treatment and supports. These services include immediate telephonic response to assess the crisis and determine the risk, mental status, medical stability and appropriate response.

Phone:
1-877-626-1772

Wake Network of Care 

Search Wake County’s comprehensive directory to find services related to housing, food, mental health, medical healthcare, transportation, children and family services, financial assistance, substance use, reentry services and more.

WakeMed Grief Support Groups 

WakeMed Grief Support Groups are a free, supportive place for anyone that has lost a loved one. Come to share your story, learn more about grief, and hold your loss in a compassionate group space.

Phone:
919-350-3177

Wolfpack Pick Up 

Wolfpack Pick Up operates a fleet of golf carts to shuttle individuals experiencing physical impairment from point A to point B on Main and Centennial campus. You can schedule a ride using our scheduling page on Acuity. Riders are transported and dropped off at their desired location.