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The World Federation for Mental Health established October 10 as  to raise awareness and support of mental health and reduce stigma. 

This year’s theme is   

Mental health and well-being are central to the way we live, work, study, connect with others, and contribute to our communities. It’s especially important to address and uplift mental health during these unpredictable and overwhelming times that continually expose and enact the inequities in our society.  

Keep reading for information about ������ resources, community resources, and Library resources addressing crisis assistance, self-care, and mental well-being. 

������ Resources 

• Free individual counseling services and additional resources for current students through the Counseling, Accessibility, and Resources Office 
• Academic tutoring and tech skills coaching through the Center for Academic Excellence 
• Find pregnancy, childcare, and social support for ������ students with children 
• Request over-the-counter medications and wellness supplies through the   
• Request assistance with food and household supplies through the 
• Stay connected to others at ������ by joining a student club or organization, participating in an interest group, or attending an event.  

For more resources, check out , to learn more about all of the resources available to students.  

������ employees are eligible for free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More information is available through the Employee Benefits page through Human Resources. 

Community Resources  

• Durham & Wake County: : 1-800-510-9132 
• Orange County: : 1-800-939-5911 
• , free, 24/7 mental health and resilience support available to all North Carolinians during the COVID-19 crisis: 1-855-587-3463  

Crisis Support  

• , a free 24/7 hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 
• , 24/7 servicio gratuito: 1-888-628-9454 
• , a free 24/7 support like for young LGBTQ+ people: 1-866-488-7386, or text “START” to 678-678.  
• : Text “HOME” or “START” to 741-741 
•  A Crisis Text Line for young people of color: text “STEVE” to 741-741
• : 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) 

Library Resources

Reading and taking entertainment breaks can be good for your mental health! The library has books, ebooks, audiobooks, streaming films, and DVDs (and a few Blu-rays) to help you take some time out for yourself.

Browse our physical collections in the library or use the Search Library option on the Library's webpage to find books and movies in our digital and physical collections, , or  for additional available ebooks and audiobooks. 

Whether you enjoy fiction, poetry, graphic novels, or any other genre, your friendly librarians are always happy to chat and make a recommendation.  (Seriously. We'd love to help!)

We also have lots of books to help you learn more about mental health. Take a look at a selection of resources focused on self-care, healing, and stress reduction: