Welcome to the Counseling Center

The NCCU Counseling Center is staffed by licensed mental health professionals. We provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention and intervention, anger management, and other services. We strive to provide services that are nonjudgmental and confidential and hope that all students feel safe in sharing their concerns. Appointments are encouraged, but emergency services are also available. There are no additional fees for NC Central students to make use of counseling services or programs.

The Counseling Center is committed to reducing the spread of coronavirus disease and other communicable illnesses by practicing social distancing.

If you need to make an initial counseling appointment, please call the Counseling Center at 919-530-7646. The center will initiate a telehealth appointment to assess your needs.

If you are an existing client, please call or email your counselor or call 919-530-7646 to schedule a telehealth appointment.

Crisis counselors are available to students experiencing a mental health crisis at the Counseling Center from Monday to Friday between 10 a.m.  and 3 p.m. by calling 919-530-7646 or by contacting the University Police at 919-530-6106 at any time.

Please remember to wash your hands often and limit direct contact with others.

Individual Counseling

One-on-one sessions with a counselor can help students define goals, make decisions, and solve problems related to personal, social, educational, and career concerns. Appointments are recommended, but crisis counseling is available during regular business hours. After hours, you may reach us through the Residential Life staff or the University Police.

Group Counseling

Group counseling offers students the opportunity to learn from one another as well as from the group leader. For more information, please contact the Counseling Center regarding the types of groups offered (e.g., process, support, or psycho-educational).

Outreach

Counselors are available to host workshops in classrooms and residence halls. Outreach activities include annual screening events for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol use, REACH (Resilient Eagles Advancing Campus Health), and Mental Health First Aid.  For all outreach requests, please submit the Counseling Services Outreach Request Form at least 3 weeks prior to your requested date.

Consultation

Are you concerned about a friend, student, or loved one? Counselors are available for confidential in-person and phone consultations during business hours.

Training and Assistantships

Training and assistantships are available to master-level counselor education and clinical psychology students through graduate assistantships, practicums, and internship placements. If you are interested in an assistantship or training placement at the Counseling Center, please send a resume and letter of interest to Dr. Carolyn Moore at cmoore@nccu.edu at the end of the semester. Applicants must have clearance through their internship or practicum coordinator to be considered for a placement. We welcome non-NCCU applicants from neighboring schools.

All information shared in counseling sessions is regarded with the greatest respect. The confidentiality of the counseling relationship will be maintained at all times. No information from the sessions will be released without prior knowledge and written consent of the student.

The following are exceptions:

1. A determination has been made that a student is a danger to themselves or someone else.
2. A determination has been made that a child or elderly person is in danger of abuse. In this case, the appropriate authorities will be notified. 
3. A counselor has been notified of a court order to release confidential information. In this event, the counselor will maintain confidentiality in accordance with ethical and legal practices.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm
Location: 2nd Floor, Student Health Building
Phone: 919-530-7646
For assistance after hours, please contact 919-530-6106.