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CALS Wellness

Every member of our Pack is vitally important to the university's success, the future of North Carolina and our world. We want you here. You matter. CALS Wellness connects you with the resources you need.

In Case of a Mental Health Emergency

Call 911

In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 

Contact the NC State Counseling Center

Contact the NC State Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If the emergency is after regular business hours, select option 2 after calling to speak with the on-call counselor. 

Call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 200+ crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 

Wolfpack Wellness

Find university resources to enhance your health and well-being.

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Student Wellness Resources

College can be stressful! With a dedicated counselor, workshops and learning opportunities, community groups and stress busters, CALS Wellness helps you succeed. Explore all the ways you can build wellness into your life.

Enhance your well-being 
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Working With Students

CALS faculty and staff might encounter students who have learning or psychological challenges or show signs of distress. The university makes several resources available to assist students in crisis, including information for consultations, access to an embedded counselor and more.

Learn how you can help 
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Faculty and Staff Resouces

We recognize that CALS faculty and staff are part of our Pack, and your wellness matters to us. The university provides several resources to assist faculty and staff with getting the referrals and support they need.

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Meet Embedded Counselor Luke

Luke Strawn, LCMHC, is your dedicated counselor in CALS. He offers drop-in hours and appointments to undergrad and grad students, as well as telehealth.

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Students make their way across campus for the first day of classes at the start of the fall 2022 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Student Wellness Resources

Well-being isn’t just about your physical health. Wolfpack Wellness and CALS Wellness connect you to resources and communities to enhance your well-being in six areas: purpose, financial, physical, emotional, social and community.

Academic Counseling

Learn tools and strategies for addressing academic challenges with trained counselors.

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Clubs and Organizations

Looking for your crew? NC State has over 650 clubs and groups to help you build community and plug into your passion.

Connect 

Drop-in Spaces

Join other students for informal activities and experiences that help connect you with others and de-stress. No registration is required.

Drop in 

Online Peer Support

The Togetherall app provides 24/7/365 anonymous, community support where you can chat with others, express your creativity or work on structured wellness activities.

Download the app 

Pack Essentials

NC State and campus partners are dedicated to helping you obtain food, housing, financial and educational security. We’re here for you.

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Wellness Coaching

Get individual or group coaching to help you set wellness goals, improve your nutrition, manage stress and more.

Schedule an appointment 

More resources to help you

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Students make their way across campus for the first day of classes at the start of the fall 2022 semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Reducing Stigma Around Help for Mental Health

Drawing on personal experiences, animal science major and mental health ambassador Leia Neely encourages struggling students to reach out for help.

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Read Leia’s Story

Working With Students

If you are a faculty or staff member working with students, please see the resources available to help students in need.

Assist Students in Distress

Showing empathy and being flexible when appropriate can go a long way for our students. Download this guide to understand how to help a student in need.

Make a Referral

If you are concerned about a student’s health and well-being, you can find resources to help identify a student in distress or submit a referral through NC State CARES.

Pack Recovery

Learn how you can support students who are recovering from drug and alcohol dependence. This collegiate recovery community meets students where they are and helps them pursue a life of wellness.

Crisis Prevention Training

The Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) course equips faculty and staff to identify the warning signs of suicide in distressed students and to connect students with support and professional help.

Teaching and Advising Resources

Student Mental Health Syllabus Language

As a student, you may experience a range of personal issues that can impede learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol or drug concerns, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and a lack of motivation. The Counseling Center at NC State offers confidential mental health services for full-time NC State students, including same-day emergency services. CALS also has an embedded clinician named Luke Strawn, who hosts a drop-in counseling space every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Admin Suite Conference Room of the Bureau of Mines Building. He also sees clients for individual therapy. Individual appointments with Luke or questions about other mental health services can be made by visiting the Counseling Center’s Get Started page and following the instructions under Make an Appointment. A full overview of campus wellness resources can be found on the CALS Wellness and  WolfPack Wellness websites. Please do not hesitate to get connected early to get the support you need to be successful.

Faculty and Staff Resources

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The NC State University Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) provides support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. 

Find assistance 

Faculty Career Growth

Find success in every stage of your career. The Office for Faculty Excellence sponsors several ongoing programs and workshops to help you improve your teaching and scholarship.

Get equipped 

Resolve Workplace Disputes

The faculty ombuds offer impartial, confidential consultation to help you understand your options and navigate your work environment.

Make an appointment 

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