Many options exist to support people who are struggling with substances.
Concern about Someone Else
How to talk to someone you’re worried about: You may be worried about a loved one, a family member, a friend, or even a casual acquaintance. Here are some ideas to help start a conversation.
Concern about a student
- Submit a Care Referral
- Report a Policy Violation
Concern about an employee
- Ethical or policy concerns
- Talk with the Ombuds Office
Concern about Yourself
Any student at Carolina who finds themselves struggling with alcohol and/or other substance use and desires to seek help towards change, may present to either CAPS or Student Wellness for confidential support, therapy and/or referral to verified off campus providers and treatment programs. Disclosing to CAPS or Student Wellness staff does not negatively affect your standing at UNC-Chapel Hill, and can provide you with additional resources such as assistance with an underload, medical withdrawal, connection with additional resources, and ongoing support for the change you may seek.
- Substance Use Self-Assessments: An eCheckup assessment is an anonymous, interactive online tool that provides personalized feedback on substance use, suggests risk reduction strategies, and connects you to additional campus resources. They are confidential, free, and available 24/7.
- Substance Use Counseling: Coordinate a meeting with a licensed clinician for clinical assessment and diagnosis for substance-related conditions, one-on-one support for reducing risks and managing substance use, assistance with referral to off-campus treatment resources and ongoing support including help with withdrawals, leave, and navigating the return to school post treatment
- Support for Quitting Drinking: You may be interested in quitting drinking altogether.
- Support for Students in Recovery
Resources at Carolina
Student Wellness
Student Wellness supports students with alcohol and other substances through education and outreach programs, confidential counseling, and recovery support.
- Located on the 1st floor of SASB South
- Learn about substances
- Reduce your risks
- Substance Use Support
- Carolina Recovery Program supports students transitioning back to campus after a leave for substance related treatment, and connects them with other student peer networks and professionals staff support resources across campus.
- BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students)
- Designed to help students make better alcohol-use decisions and to reduce their risks for alcohol related harm
- Led by Student Wellness staff, for more info email basics@unc.edu
- Naloxone Overdose Reversal Resources – pick up free Narcan anonymously at Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy.
Call 919-962-WELL or visit Student Wellness online for more details.
The Office of the Dean of Students
Offers support and guidance to students in crisis or facing difficult circumstances.
Located on 1st floor of SASB North, (919) 966-4042
Carolina Student Legal Services
Offers free legal advice and representation to students on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to, drug and alcohol citations. All sessions are confidential.
Located in Union 3512, (919) 962-1303
CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)
Offers individual and group counseling to students who have paid the Student Health Fee. Walk in hours Monday through Friday, 9am to noon, and 1pm to 4pm.
Located on the 3rd floor of Campus Health, James A Taylor Building.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential counseling and resource program for UNC-Chapel Hill employees.
24-hour ComPsych line for employees and family members 877-314-5841