Student Wellness Resources & Support Services

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All students in the Duke University School of Medicine have access to a number of well-being, mental, physical and mindful services and resources. Find help or learn more about how to reach out.  

 

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For any life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or Duke Police at 919-684-2444.

  • Blue Devils Care: 24/7 mental telehealth support and scheduled counseling for students at no cost. Register online using your Duke email address and Service Key DUKE2020.
  • Duke University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as psychiatric services available to all students at no cost. Call 919-660-1000 to schedule an appointment.
  • DukeReach: case management services for students experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, and/or psycho-social adjustment. Reach out if you are concerned about yourself or for another student. Call 919-681-2455 or email dukereach@duke.edu.
  • Psychiatrist for medical students, Dr. Erikka Dzirasa: email Ruthie Roberts (ruthie.roberts@duke.edu) to schedule an appointment (for MD students only)

Individual Program Mental Health Support Contacts

  • DPT (Call) 
    • Dr. Hoder (919) 681-8559
  • MBS Program (Call/Text) 
    • Dr. Andolsek: (917) 684-1230
  • MD Program (Page) 
    • Advisory Dean on call (919) 970-7399
  • MSTP (Call) 
    • Andrea Liu: (919) 630-2615 
  • OTD (Call) 
    • Dr. Gallagher (919) 660-9827
  • Path Assistant Program (Call) 
    • Michelle Johnson (804) 246-0183
  • PA Program (Call) 
    • April Stouder (919) 360-5673   

 

If you have trouble accessing CAPS, please reach out to Dr. Lisa Adams, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at lisa.adams3@duke.edu

I need meds for a previously diagnosed health condition

Does CAPS deem your mental health condition stable?

  1. If yes: CAPS will prescribe you meds if needed. These can be picked up at Duke Student pharmacy or a retail pharmacy. To minimize risks of error, it is best for one provider to prescribe medications. If there is an established care provider, CAPS recommends continuing medication care with them. 
  2. If no: A CAPS Psychiatrist will treat you. Meds can be picked up from the Duke Student Pharmacy

I Want therapy through CAPS

  1. Call or drop in for CAPS Triage Visit (10 - 3) 
  2. Future visits can be scheduled between 8 am - 7 pm on weekdays 
  3. CAPS will provide brief treatment, generally lasting a semester or less

Note: The referral counselors will usually follow up with you to ensure that you find a therapist that works for you. If you find that the list of providers given to you is insufficient, they can generate another list.

I want CAPS to help me find therapy in Durham

  1. Call CAPS and select the referral option from the automated list. Reception will set up an appointment with one of CAPS's referral coordinators. 
  2. The meeting will entail getting to know you and what you're looking for in a therapist. A list of providers will be sent to you after the meeting. 
  3. Use the list to set up consultations with providers in Durham, and eventually start meeting with one of them regularly.

Note: The referral counselors will usually follow up with you to ensure that you find a therapist that works for you. If you find that the list of providers given to you is insufficient, they can generate another list.

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