Prevention Services

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.

Sun shines through yellow leaves on a tree next to the Memorial Belltower

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.

People walking appear blurred in this picture, taken in Talley Student Union. Students wear backpacks, and informational booths line the union's lobby.

Nov 28, 2022

NC State Is Here to Help

NC State offers several resources to help you succeed academically while also helping you take care of your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

A portrait of Jimmy Wright outside of Talley Student Union

Oct 27, 2022

Jimmy Wright Receives Governor’s Award for Founding First Recovery High School in the Triangle

NC State staff member Jimmy Wright and his wife Leah wanted to help other families struggling with addiction. Now they are running a recovery high school, building bridges to continued education and life free of substance use.

Oct 10, 2022

Taking Care of Our Pack

On World Mental Health Day, Chancellor Randy Woodson addressed the campus community to offer encouragement and well-being resources for those who may be in need of extra support. Read the full message here.

Two students participating in an activity at Fresh Check Day.

Sep 20, 2022

Healthy Campus Week Returns: September 26-30

Check out the schedule of featured events focused on the six elements of wellness.