Prevention Services

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Jan 19, 2024

Prevention Services Wins NASPA Award for Crisis Management

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) revealed its 2023-24 Excellence Awards winners Thursday, with several Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) employees receiving top honors.

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Nov 27, 2023

Giving Tuesday: Counseling and Prevention Services Offer Mental Health Resources for Students

For this year’s Giving Tuesday, Annual Giving seeks to support a critical student resource by promoting Counseling and Prevention Services.

NC State alum Dylan Ebbs has tattoos on the fingers of each of his knuckles that spell out "don't mind," symbolizing his willingness to talk about his mental health journey.

Oct 16, 2023

‘Don’t Mind:’ NC State Alum Dylan Ebbs Shares Lessons from Mental Health Journey

NC State alum Dylan Ebbs shared the lessons he's learned throughout his battle with mental health struggles and depression with the university community.

NC State alumna Mary Chamblee ('17) has been an advocate for mental health services as both a student and employee of the university.

Oct 10, 2023

Giving Back to Support Mental Wellness

As first a student at NC State and now an employee with NC State Prevention Services, Mary Chamblee (‘17) has a unique perspective when it comes to the importance of mental health services at the university.

Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Sep 7, 2023

Lighten Your Pack With These Mental Health Tools

At NC State, several Division of Academic and Student Affairs departments, including the Counseling Center, Wellness and Recreation and Prevention Services are working to provide students with as many free, accessible and easy-to-use resources as possible to “lighten your pack,” improve mental health and relieve stress.

Students gather at Stafford Commons to attend a convocation ceremony in 2021. Photo by Marc Hall

Aug 15, 2023

Plan Ahead for Wolfpack Welcome Week

Download the NC State Guides app and mark your calendar for this exhilarating lineup of activities to start the academic year.

A student holds a painted purple rock with the message "sending major good vibes your way :)" on it. Each letter is in a different color. This photo is a close-up of the rock and the student's hand.

Apr 3, 2023

Finding Your Wolfpack: Drop-in Spaces

NC State’s Prevention Services offers a dozen drop-in spaces for students to connect with one another over shared experiences.

Mar 20, 2023

Pause for Paws: Meet Keeper

Meet Keeper who actively participates in Pause for Paws events organized by Prevention Services.

Mar 8, 2023

A Community of Care: Student Mental Health Ambassadors

Mental Health Ambassadors are dedicated to mental health outreach and advocacy at NC State.

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Dec 8, 2022

Counseling Center Receives 150+ Gifts on Giving Tuesday

Gifts will help provide staff training, direct services and even small comforts like coffee or tea for appointments.