Counseling & Mental Health

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here to provide clinical mental health services to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus climate. This is accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation and referral services and prevention education to the campus community.

CAPS offers free, confidential mental health services to currently enrolled UNCP students. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, dealing with stress, or navigating a personal challenge, we’re here to help you take care of your emotional and psychological well-being.

Counseling is available to all students virtually or in person. You can schedule counseling services by calling CAPS or coming to the Brave Health Center, 2nd floor.

Counseling services include:

Psychotherapy Groups
Individual Counseling
Medication Management
Consultation and Referrals

Schedule Your Appointment Now

Triage/Walk-In services are available from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

These 30-minute sessions connect UNCP students with support from experienced counselors from CAPS without an appointment. This session involves a meeting between a student and a therapist to address their concerns and explore available options.

Following this discussion and the therapist's assessment of the provided paperwork, recommendations for services will be made. These recommendations may include but not limited to, self-help resources, workshops, brief goal-oriented individual therapy, or group therapy.

It is advised to arrive 15 minutes prior to the appointment to complete the necessary paperwork.

24/7 Crisis Services are available through our Protocall crisis line at 910.775.4749.

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress, CAPS offers same-day Crisis Consults in the office (2nd floor, Brave Health Center) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Reasons to seek a Crisis Consult may include:

Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or plans
Hallucinations or disorganized thinking
A recent traumatic experience that feels overwhelming

Protocall Crisis Line Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis

Advocacy services are free and confidential for any students who are survivors of, or accused of, sexual misconduct including stalking, rape, bullying, cyber stalking etc.

Prevention Education Programs are offered throughout the year and address topics to include suicide prevention, substance use prevention, stress management, mindfulness, student wellness and mental health stigma.

Counseling

Psychotherapy Groups
Individual Counseling
Medication Management
Consultation and Referrals

Schedule Your Appointment Now

Triage/Walk-In

Crisis Support (Same-Day Services)

24/7 Crisis Services are available through our Protocall crisis line at 910.775.4749.

Reasons to seek a Crisis Consult may include:

Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or plans
Hallucinations or disorganized thinking
A recent traumatic experience that feels overwhelming

Protocall Crisis Line Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis

Advocacy

Advocacy services are free and confidential for any students who are survivors of, or accused of, sexual misconduct including stalking, rape, bullying, cyber stalking etc.

Prevention Education Programs

Taking the first step can be hard, we want to make it easy. Follow the steps below to schedule your first appointment today.

All students begin with a brief triage appointment. This is a 30 minute conversation with a therapist to better understand your concerns and identify the most helpful next steps.

How to Schedule

Call 910.521.6202
Visit us on the 2nd floor of the Brave Health Center
Available Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
(Summer hours may vary)

What to Bring

Your Banner ID
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete the necessary paperwork

What's Next?

Based on your triage appointment, recommendations may include:

Self-help resources
Group or individual therapy
Workshops or skills-based support
Referrals to off-campus providers

If you're a good fit for ongoing therapy, you'll be matched with a counselor and scheduled for regular sessions.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes
Meetings occur bi-weekly or as needed
Focus is on short-term, goal-oriented care

Note: CAPS does not offer long-term or intensive treatment. If your needs exceed our scope, we’ll help connect you with outside resources.

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Brave Wellness

Brave Wellness is a campus-wide initiative that promotes student well-being through programs and events focused on mental, physical and emotional health. Led by CAPS in collaboration with Student Health and Campus Recreation, it offers resources and workshops that support a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

itMatters

itMatters is a series of required online courses for new UNCP students that cover important topics like sexual assault prevention and alcohol misuse. These modules are designed to help you stay safe, make informed decisions and contribute to a respectful campus community.

Internships

UNC Pembroke’s CAPS internships provide hands-on training for graduate-level counseling and social work students in a supportive, inclusive environment. Interns gain real-world experience through individual and group therapy, outreach programming, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Request a Presentation

CAPS has a dedicated staff to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus. CAPS staff are willing to provide educational presentations to students as requested. Below is a list of presentations offered. The list does not include all presentations available. If there is a presentation you are interested in, please specify in comments.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training (minimum of 5 people, max 35 people)
Caring for Your College Self
Collegiate Mental Health Trends
Self-Care and Preventing Burnout
Students' Mental Well-Being In General Education Courses
The Spectrum of Addiction: Understanding and Supporting Recovery Journeys
Thriving Through Turbulence: Self-Care and Coping

If you are interested in having someone from our office, come present to your class, student organization or team please complete the Presentation Request Form below, at minimum, four weeks prior to the presentation date. To ensure that we may respond to your request in a timely manner, please check that your contact information is correct before clicking submit.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact CAPS at 910.521.6202.

Presentation Request Form