NCSSM Counseling Services
NCSSM Counseling Services is committed to creating an environment that celebrates the unique stories and voices of each member of our community, recognizing all dimensions of identity (e.g., ethnicity, culture, race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, physical and mental abilities, religious beliefs and socioeconomic background). Our approach to mental health and wellness integrates physical, emotional, academic, spiritual, social, and cultural well-being. We support students’ adjustment to the NCSSM community, individual personal growth, academic endeavors, and transition to college or other life pursuits.
NCSSM Counseling Services is also committed to being brave, bold, and intentional in our efforts to impact real and sustainable change. We will combat the acts of violence, hate, prejudice and discrimination against Black and Brown people and other marginalized groups. We are and will continue to be active participants in the change that must occur.
Connect with us!
Royall Center, 2nd Floor
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
919.416.2835 (phone)
919.416.1756 (fax)
How to seek support and connect with an NCSSM counselor:
Students are assigned alphabetically by last name to a school counselor.
Email your assigned school counselor, counseling intern, or evening counselor by clicking on their highlighted name below.
Schedule an appointment with your assigned school counselor by clicking on their appointment calendar link below. If their calendar is full, schedule an appointment with one of the counseling interns or evening counselor.
While appointments are preferred, walk-ins who have time sensitive or urgent needs may be seen by an available counselor.
Need to speak to someone after hours about an urgent mental health need?
See the Community Coordinator on duty at the Bryan desk or call 919.416.2825. If needed, they will connect you with an on-call licensed therapist through ProtoCall.
Call 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
Meet the Staff of Durham's Residential Counseling Services
School Counselor
Royall 215
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: TBA
Seniors: Lin-Rupp
School Counselor
Royall 209
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: TBA
Seniors: Abdelbarr-Everly
School Counselor
Royall 214
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: TBA
Seniors: Salvador-Zou
School Counselor
Royall 212
Appointment Calendar for the following students only:
Juniors: TBA
Seniors: Fakayode-Licardo
Counseling Personnel.pdfWelcome to Counseling Services!
School Counselors - All NCSSM students are assigned to a school counselor before they begin their junior year. Families and students can locate the name of their assigned counselor in Blackbaud. Counselors host introductory, small group meetings with their students at the beginning of every academic school year to introduce themselves and Counseling Services. School Counselors provide college and career planning, academic counseling, and personal counseling through individual, small and large group sessions.
Wellness Counselors - If a counselor or student believes that a student needs additional mental health support, the student’s counselor can refer them to a NCSSM Wellness Counselor. Wellness Counselors provide support for more significant chronic and acute mental health needs. They also assist in coordinating referrals to outside mental health services. School Counselors can also make these referrals.
Peer Counseling Coordinators
PCCs help orient students to the services provided by counselors, assist students with information related to the college process, scholarships, financial aid, and enrichment opportunities, and coordinate initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion and mental health.
College Process - PCCs who are focused on college planning, college representative visits, scholarships, financial aid, and enrichment opportunities in order to provide this information to the student body.
Cultural Connections - PCCs who work to disseminate cultural information to the NCSSM community, serving as a liaison between the counseling office and 3CDC. They also serve as a liaison with campus groups that focus on appreciation for all cultures and create opportunities for cultural conversations to occur in an impactful and productive manner.
Mental Health and Wellness - PCCs who focus on mental health initiatives. They collaborate with the NCSSM Mental Health Committee and Counseling Services in an effort to promote well being, reduce stigma and share resources related to mental health, self-care, and awareness.
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