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Connect with an NCSSM Counselor
Connect with an NCSSM Counselor
Schedule an appointment with your assigned school counselor by using their Google calendar appointment link. If their calendar is full, send them an email or schedule an appointment with the counseling intern.
If you are interested in meeting with a wellness counselor, complete the following form WELLNESS REFERRAL FORM. Once completing the form, one of the wellness counseling team members will email you within a couple of days to schedule an appointment.w
While appointments are preferred, walk-ins who have time-sensitive or urgent needs may be seen by an available counselor between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Need to speak to someone after-hours about an urgent mental health need?
Need to speak to someone after-hours about an urgent mental health need?
Contact the Community Coordinator on duty at the Res Hall desk or call 828-347-9174. If needed, they will connect you with an on-call licensed therapist through the phone service Protocall.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
Text START to the Crisis Text Line 741-741
Text START to The Trevor Project 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 24/7 or RAINN Online "Chat" Counseling
Love is Respect Website and Hotline: 1-866-331-99474 (24/7) or Text “loveis” 22522
The Anti-Violence Project: Hotline 212-714-1124
LGBT National Help Center Hotline (1-888-843-4564) or National Youth Talkline (1-800-246-7743)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline –1‑877‑SAMHSA7 (1‑877‑726‑4727)
Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. SAMSHA Treatment Locator at http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI
National Institute of Mental Health
Apps:
Calm: Calm is an award-winning mindfulness app that's available for iOS, Android, and desktop. The app features hundreds of calming exercises, helpful breathing techniques, and sleep stories narrated by celebrities like Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba.
Headspace: Headspace is a mindfulness app with an easy-to-use interface that takes the seriousness and intimidation out of meditation.The app was co-founded by Andy Puddicombe, a former Buddhist monk who narrates a majority of the guided meditations. Although meditation itself is rooted in Eastern Buddhist tradition, Headspace isn’t tied to any singular religious identity.
Shine: Founded by two women of color on a mission to make taking care of your mental health easier, more representative, and more accessible, Shine is your space for daily self-care. It inspires users to look after their mental health with the help of meditation, gratitude exercises and journaling. The app sends users new motivational messages and articles daily, as well as a meditation session.
Disclaimer: The above resources are not affiliated with, nor endorsed by NCSSM's Counseling Services.
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