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Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

Your mental health matters. Whether you're seeking support, helping a friend, managing stress, or strengthening your wellbeing, this resource hub connects you with services, programs, and tools available to you as a Seahawk.

In Crisis? Call 910-962-3746 (press #3 after hours) to access the Counseling Center's 24-hour crisis line. To reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 988 or text HOME to 741741. To reach the NC Peer Warmline, call 855-733-7762. In the case of a life-threatening emergency, always call 911. Get Help Now
Need Support? When you're ready, start by exploring the services available to you through the UNCW Counseling Center. Find Support
Worried About a Friend? Connect with the Office of the Dean of Students to report concerns for a student’s wellbeing. Report It
Early spring blooms begin to show up around the campus of UNCW Office of Student Wellbeing Fosters an environment of wellbeing where students experience support, connection, and encouragement as they navigate critical life decisions and build resilience related to nutrition, substance use, sleep, stress management, and overall wellbeing. More About Student Wellbeing
Counselor speaking with a student during a counseling session Counseling Center A central resource that provides walk-in crisis services, an after hours crisis line, individual therapy, group therapy, and educational programming to meet student mental health needs. More About The Counseling Center
Outside of DePaolo Hall, where the Student Health Center is located on campus Student Health Center Provides comprehensive medical and psychiatric services to support students' physical and mental health, including primary care, medication management, preventive services, and health education. More About The Student Health Center

Self Help Resources

Access self-guided tools and resources to support your mental health and overall wellbeing.

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Additional Resources
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UNCW is a Jed Campus Participant

UNCW is proud to be designated as a JED Campus Participant. The JED Campus Program is designed to help our university build upon existing efforts to establish a comprehensive system of mental health and suicide prevention on campus.

JED Campus Program
The GPAC center, located in the Teaching Lab on campus, offers access to high‑quality, low‑cost services on a sliding scale and provides on‑site training for UNCW doctoral students

UNCW Supports Community Mental Health Efforts

The General Psychotherapy and Assessment Clinic (GPAC) was founded in 2018, shortly after UNCW launched its clinical psychology doctoral program. GPAC is a nonprofit training clinic and mental health treatment center dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable care to adults in New Hanover County and the surrounding areas.

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