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CARES supports students who have been identified as exhibiting concerning or worrisome behaviors.

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Wednesday12:30 PM

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Sep 15

Tuesday11:00 AM

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Wednesday2:00 PM

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Welcome back, Wolfpack!

Our Counseling Center team is cheering you on this semester. Make time for rest, connection and the things that support your well-being.

What’s one thing you’re doing to take care of yourself this semester? 👇

#NCState #Wolfpack #SupportingThePack

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Aug 26

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Welcome back, Wolfpack! Our Counseling Center team is cheering you on this semester. Make time for rest, connection and the things that support your well-being. What’s one thing you’re doing to take care of yourself this semester? 👇 #NCState #Wolfpack #SupportingThePack

Come visit your CARES staff with Prevention Services! When? Wednesday, August 26th 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Where? At the front of Campus Health on Cates Ave. Why? Meet a friendly and knowledgeable staff member who knows how to connect you with campus support and resources! And come for FREE ICED COFFEE ☕️ (while supplies last). See you there! 💗

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Aug 25

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Come visit your CARES staff with Prevention Services! When? Wednesday, August 26th 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Where? At the front of Campus Health on Cates Ave. Why? Meet a friendly and knowledgeable staff member who knows how to connect you with campus support and resources! And come for FREE ICED COFFEE ☕️ (while supplies last). See you there! 💗

PREVENTION SERVICES NEWS

May 11, 2026

Embedded Counseling Program Expands Counseling Resource Accessibility for Students

Since the start of the 2022-23 school year, the expansion of the Embedded Counseling program, which has placed a dedicated counselor in each academic college or unit on campus, has allowed the NC State Counseling Center to expand its accessibility to students.

February 18, 2026

Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness as an Everyday Practice

Mindfulness offers a simple but powerful way to stay grounded. Practicing mindfulness does not require long meditation sessions or special equipment. Instead, it can be woven into everyday moments, helping you reconnect with yourself and find calm in the middle of your routine.

February 05, 2026

Wellness Units Promote Heart Health in February

February is American Heart Month, and campus wellness units will promote various elements of heart health for students, faculty and staff, with the crown jewel of these efforts the third annual Take Care of Your Heart event.