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Prevention Services

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. 

Students petting a therapy dog

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. 

A student attending outdoor Convocation in 2021 claps along as the band plays the school fight song

Aug 10, 2022

Mark Your Calendar for Wolfpack Welcome Week

Get the NC State Guides app and mark your calendars for these fun activities to start the new school year. 

Student Health Services building

Jul 15, 2022

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Announces New Phone Number

NC State Counseling and Prevention Services advises that the number for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline is changing to 988 effective July 16.