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Accessing Campus Health & Wellness Support

Know Your Resources

Do you know all of the health and wellness resources you have available to you as a Duke student? If you have ever wondered who you should call in an emergency situation, or to report a concern for yourself or another student, then this list is for you. Here are confidential and non-confidential campus resources you can reach out to for assistance.

If you or another student are in immediate danger:

  • 9-1-1
  • Duke University Police: 919-684-2444

If you have an urgent concern about yourself or another student:

  • Counseling & Psychological Services: 919-660-1000

If you have an urgent concern about yourself or another student AFTER 5pm, on weekends, and on holidays:

  • Counseling & Psychological Services: 919-660-1000, press option 2
  • Dean on Call: 984-287-0300

Students have access to confidential counseling services, psychiatry services, and mental health crisis consultation.  CAPS services are offered in-person or via telehealth, and are provided to all enrolled students who pay the health fee. To get started with CAPS services, call (919) 660-1000, or visit us in the Student Wellness Center (3rd floor) Monday -Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm. 

Same-Day Brief Consultation services are also available Monday-Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm. Please note that CAPS same-day services are not traditional counseling sessions. These services include meeting with an intake counselor for a brief assessment, consultation, and referral to appropriate services. 

For after-hours crisis assistance, please call 919-660-1000, and press option 2 to be connected to an after-hours counselor.

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Timely Care offers virtual mental health and well-being services to Duke University students. These services include a library of wellness content, scheduled counseling sessions, and 24/7 on-demand telemental-health support to students.

Download the Timely Care app in the App Store or on Google Play to discover all the health and wellness resources available to you. 

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The health practitioners at Duke Student Health provide comprehensive health care. Student health can meet most student's needs, and should be your first stop for any health concern. 

Student health provides services such as:

  • Primary Care
  • Gender Affirming Care
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
  • Nutrition
  • Community referrals as needed or requested

Call 919-681-9355, and choose option 1 to make an appointment. To reach the Campus Pharmacy, call 919-385-3784.

Student Health

Gender Violence Intervention Coordination provides clinical care and support services to individuals who have experienced gender-based violence including stalking, sexual assault, relationship violence or sexual harassment. These services include:

  • Individual counseling/workshops/groups
  • Information/referrals to on campus supports
  • Education on reporting options
  • Accompaniment to appointments and meetings
  • Safety planning
  • 24 hour support line: 984-569-0592
    • This line is to be used for support purposes only and not for emergencies. In case of emergencies, please dial 9-1-1.
    • When using this line, please leave your name and number, and someone will return your call within 24 hours.

Gender Violence Intervention Coordinator, Amy Johndro

The Title IX office responds to protected-class-based discrimination, harassment including sexual misconduct matters. This area also implements and monitors Duke’s harassment and discrimination policies. They provide advice, assistance, and education to individuals and groups concerning harassment prevention and non-discrimination, including handling complaints. They also address gender equity in the workplace and classroom, working to ensure that Duke complies with Title IX, a federal law banning sex discrimination.