Students have access to a range of wellness resources and support through Duke’s Student Wellness Center and beyond:
- EMERGENCY RESOURCES listed by DukeLine
- COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS): CAPS offers counseling services to Duke students including virtual appointments, and referrals in the community. You do not need an appointment for an initial assessment. You may walk in or call 919-660-1000 to get started. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
- CAPS AFTER-HOURS CARE: After hours counseling services are available at no additional cost to students. Clinical crisis services are also available Call: 919-660-1000 Option 2. You may call 911 or Duke University police also. Additionally, students may access mental health support 24/7 via BlueDevilsCare.duke.edu.
- DUKE EASY REPORTING TOOL: This guide helps Duke Graduate School students understand the options and processes for reporting harassment, discrimination, and other concerns. Choose a situation below for guidance and resources. (Note: This guide is written specifically for students in Ph.D. and master's programs in The Graduate School.)
- Compiled Health and Wellbeing Resources from The Graduate School: Includes a lineup of 24/7 crisis resources
- STUDENT AFFAIRS ON-CALL TEAM: Student Affairs has a 24/7 on-call team to support urgent student matters. For urgent concerns after business hours, you may contact the Dean on-Call (cell: 984-287-0300 during business hours, after hours pager: 919-970-4169), or if you are living in residential spaces, you may connect with the Residence Coordinator On-Call by contacting your Residential Assistant On-Call or directly through Duke Police (919-684-2444).
- DUKEREACH: DukeReach will help you identify support services from among the variety of resources across campus or in your local community. You can also contact DukeReach at 919-681-2455 or by emailing dukereach@duke.edu.
- DUWELL: Duwell engages students through a variety of wellness experiences across campus in an effort to manage stress and reduce anxiety while emphasizing self-care.
- STUDENT HEALTH: Student Health is the primary source for a wide range of healthcare services for all Duke students. Student Health remains open for essential services and offers virtual visits, and students may call (919) 681-9355, option 2, during business hours to speak to a triage nurse. For urgent matters after hours, students can always speak to a nurse by calling 919-966-3820.
- IDENTITY AND CULTURAL CENTERS: The Student Affairs Identity and Cultural Centers also serve as important resources and places of connection and support for many of our students. The centers are offering programming and support throughout the year, including summer. Our ICCs include: Center for Multicultural Affairs, Center for Muslim Life, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Duke International Student Center, Jewish Life at Duke, Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture.
- DUKE WOMEN’S CENTER: The Duke University Women’s Center is dedicated to helping every woman at Duke become self-assured with a streetwise savvy that comes from actively engaging with the world. We welcome men and women alike who are committed to gender equity and social change. Resources for Gender Violence Services and Support to Students available, including therapy services for survivors and an easy-to-complete online request form for therapy appointments.
- DukeLine - DukeLine is an anonymous mental health textline for Duke students by Duke students. Whether you need someone to listen or want help exploring your options, we're here for you - just text (984) 230-4888 to connect with a Duke peer coach Sunday - Friday, 5pm - 11pm; Saturday, 5pm - 8pm. To learn more about the types of situations DukeLine can assist with and for a comprehensive user's guide, click here.