We all need different support at different times during our journey through life and our journey through App State.
Consider what you need.
The support options below will help you learn which resources at App State and in the community are a good fit for you at this point in your journey. But first, take a few moments to consider what you need at this time. Use these practices and resources to help you reflect on your needs. Then consider the resources below, and click on the picture for more resources:
Need to talk or get a little guidance, but not ongoing counseling?
Need a supportive peer group to deal with a difficulty or challenge?
Hope4NC (opens in a new tab) provides a statewide 24/7 phone helpline for emotional support.
Let's Talk (opens in a new tab) is a brief, in-person/video conversation with a Counseling Center Counselor.
The Listening Post (opens in a new tab) has Community Volunteers who offer listening/support in the Student Union.
The Multicultural Center (opens in a new tab) promotes a philosophy of cultural inclusiveness in services and programs in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Student Development.
The Collegiate Recovery Community (opens in a new tab) offers support for students in recovery, who want to be in recovery, or who want to support others in recovery.
The Body Positive (opens in a new tab) provides a training program to help individuals talk about body image and body positivity.
Interested in counseling for anxiety, depression, or similar concerns?
Interested in counseling and support for substance use concerns?
Counseling and Psychological Services (opens in a new tab) offers a number of on-campus therapy options.
Thriving Campus (opens in a new tab) provides a method of searching for community therapy options.
The Psychology Clinic (opens in a new tab) offers testing, evaluation, and some treatment services.
Daymark Recovery Services (opens in a new tab) offers community mental health services.
The Wellness and Prevention Services (opens in a new tab) helps to explore wellbeing in relation to personal use of alcohol/drugs through confidential counseling.
Thriving Campus (opens in a new tab) provides a method of searching for community therapy options.
Boone AA (opens in a new tab) can be used to find meeting times for local AA and Al-Anon meetings.
Are you experiencing a mental health emergency?
Are you dealing with sexual assault or harassment?
Counseling and Psychological Services (opens in a new tab) offers daytime and after-hours emergency services.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (opens in a new tab) provides 24/7 phone support for anyone in a suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
The Trevor Project (opens in a new tab) provides 24/7 crisis services "phone, chat, or text" for LGBTQ+ young people.
Daymark Recovery Services (opens in a new tab) offers 24/7 emergency services available at (828)267-8759.
Case Management (opens in a new tab) offers individualized support and help connecting with resources.
The Title IX Office (opens in a new tab) allows you to discuss options, have your questions answered, and get help with supportive resources.
OASIS (opens in a new tab) provides support and resources for victims of abuse.
Counseling and Psychological Services (opens in a new tab) provides confidential counseling services.
Do you need help with academic or career concerns?
Need to nurture your body, spirit, and bring balance to your well-being?
The Student Learning Center (opens in a new tab) provides tutoring, academic consultations, peer coaching, workshops and more.
Academic Advising (opens in a new tab) offers help with academic advising, registration, declaring a major, and more.
Career Development (opens in a new tab) offers help with exploring majors/careers, resume assistance, job/internship searches, and more.
The Appalachian Spiritual Life Association (opens in a new tab) lets you connect with a campus ministry group where you can practice your respective faith, inquire about religious problems and interests, and work with others on common concerns.
Koru Mindfulness (opens in a new tab) allows you to Sign up for a 4-session class taught by certified Koru Mindfulness instructors, where you may learn how to experience less stress, better sleep, increased focus, and less self-judgment.
Wellness and Prevention's (opens in a new tab) nutrition services lets you consult with a Registered Dietician on nutritional concerns such as meal planning, dietary restrictions, and metabolic concerns, as well as access a cookbook developed by and for students.
University Recreation (opens in a new tab) allows you to participate in yoga, group fitness classes, outdoor recreation, intramural sports, personal training, swimming, and much more.
Exercise is Medicine (opens in a new tab) provides individualized assistance to help explore how physical activity can improve your mental health, and how to get started on a plan tailored just for you.
Interested in multicultural resources/support for intersecting identities?
Do you need support but aren't sure what type or where to go?
The Intercultural Student Affairs (opens in a new tab) offers marginalized and underrepresented students with mentoring, advocacy, community affirmation.
The Multicultural Center (opens in a new tab) promotes a philosophy of cultural inclusiveness in services and programs in conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Student Development.
OIED (opens in a new tab) allows students to develop awareness, knowledge, appreciation, and respect of cultural differences in both domestic and international contexts.
Counseling Center Groups (opens in a new tab) offers a variety of groups to address a broad range of college student needs and experiences.
The Dean of Students Office (opens in a new tab) can help navigate concerns such as academics, behavioral conduct, general welfare, interpersonal violence, health and wellness, and safety.
Let's Talk (opens in a new tab) is a program available to enrolled students and provides easy access to informal and confidential support and consultation with counselors from the Counseling Centeris a program available to enrolled students and provides easy access to informal and confidential support and consultation with counselors from the Counseling Center.
The Counseling Center offers after-hours emergency coverage for urgent mental health concerns such as suicidal thoughts, sexual assault, and other trauma. Call the Counseling Center at (828)262-3180 and select the option to speak with the counselor on-call.
For additional resources see our Emergency Services page.
