6  Resources

Familiarize yourself with resources available to your students for learning as well as mental health and wellness. As students these resources may be available to you as well (some of them are undergraduate specific, some are open to all).

6.1 Learning resources

The Academic Resource Center: (919) 684-5917, theARC@duke.edu, or https://arc.duke.edu.

6.2 Mental health and wellness

Our students can be under a lot of stress. Any lab absences, missed deadlines, or concerning behavior should be brought to the course instructor’s attention. In addition, familiarize yourself with mental health and wellness resources:

  • DukeReach: DukeReach provides comprehensive outreach services to support students in managing all aspects of well-being, including referrals and follow-up services for students who are experiencing significant challenges related to mental health, physical health, social adjustment, and/or a variety of other stressors. You can contact the DukeReach team at dukereach@duke.edu or on their website: https://students.duke.edu/wellness/dukereach.

  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): 919-660-1000. CAPS services include individual and group counseling services, psychiatric services, and workshops. CAPS also provides referrals to off-campus resources for specialized care: https://students.duke.edu/wellness/caps.

  • TimelyCare (formerly known as Blue Devils Care): An online platform that is a convenient, confidential, and free way for Duke students to receive 24/7 mental health support through TalkNow and scheduled counseling: https://gradschool.duke.edu/resource/timely-care-blue-devils-care/.

  • DukeLine: Students who want to anonymously connect with a Peer Coach can text 984-230-4888 from 5 - 11 pm Monday - Saturday and 5 - 9pm on Sunday. DukeLine offers in-the-moment anonymous, non-emergency text support from a peer: https://sites.duke.edu/dukeline.

  • DuWell: 919-681-8421. DuWell provides Moments of Mindfulness (stress management and resilience building) and meditation programming (Koru workshop) to assist students in developing a daily emotional well-being practice. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary: https://students.duke.edu/wellness/duwell.

First-year students and visiting students, in particular, may not be aware of these resources. Let the instructor know if you are concerned about a student’s behavior or attendance or sudden changes in the quality and timeliness of assignments. You can also notify the DUS or the Undergraduate Coordinator about your concerns. If you are holding office hours on nights or weekends, virtual campus resources may be more lightly staffed, so you should also know about other options for help.

Importantly, note that these resources are available to you as well. If you find yourself in distress, reach out to your course instructor, the DUS, or the Undergraduate Coordinator. Let us know immediately if you need help. We’re here to help and always happy to talk!