Campus Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services Center
Free and Confidential Counseling for Currently Enrolled Students
1st Floor - Miles Annas Student Support Building
[email protected]
(828) 262-3180
App State Police
Emergencies and After Hours Support
Rivers Street Parking Deck
(828) 262-2150
Office of the Dean of Students
Connections to emotional and academic support
324 Plemmons Student Union
(828) 262-8284
[email protected]
Office of Access and Equity: Equal Opportunity
Reporting/Support resources for those impacted by gender discrimination, sexual violence, and relationship violence
123 I.G. Greer Hall
(828) 262-2144
[email protected]
Counseling for Faculty and Staff
Free and Confidential Counseling for Employees
400 University Hall Drive
(828) 262-4951
Community Resources
Daymark Recovery Services (Boone)
Community Mental Health Provider
132 Poplar Grove Connector # B
(828) 264-8759
After Hours/Crisis Line: (866) 275-9552
OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter)
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Assistance
225 Birch St., Suite 4
(828) 264-1532
Crises Line: (828) 262-5035
Hunger and Health Coalition
Provides food, pharmacy, clothing, woodlot and more for free or at greatly reduced cost for qualifying individuals
(828) 262-1628
United Way 2-1-1
Information and Referral Hotline
From a landline: 211
888-892-1162
NAMI High Country Connection Group
Monthly 90 minute peer-led support group meetings
Free and open to adults 18+
Contact Cath Hopkins ([email protected]) or Kristie Brown ([email protected])
Catawba Valley Healthcare (Hickory)
Mobile Crisis Management
828-695-2511
Family Guidance Center (Hickory)
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 828-228-1787 (call or text)
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 828-302-6952 (call or text)
CLICK HERE for Alternate Non-Mental Health Resources (Employment, Food Assistance, Housing Assistance, Legal Services)
LGBTQ Student Resources
LGBT Resource Center
Provides resources, support, information and a welcoming atmosphere for LGBT individuals and their allies
Plemmons Student Union, Room 106
(828) 262-8566
[email protected]
Sexuality and Gender Alliance
Strives to create an inclusive and accepting environment for all gender identities and sexual orientations on Appalachian State University’s campus and surrounding community
TRANSAction
A safe space for transgender and non-binary people and their advocates.
A-Spec
A safe space for people who identify along the asexual or aromantic spectra or who are questioning.
Veteran Resources
Student Veteran Services
Provides access to a multitude of resources and amenities, which include a study lounge and individual, portable desktop chairs and a large meeting table for groups, two desktop computers available for students, along with an electric adjustable desk, information about on-campus and off-campus resources for student veterans, refrigerator, microwave, soda bank, coffee and snacks and free printing.
Student Veterans Association
Provides a social group and support structure to help veterans adjust to, and become successful in, civilian and college life
Watagua County Veteran's Services Office
Watauga County Veterans Service Office, located in the Courthouse Annex (331 West Queen Street, Boone, NC 28607), assists veterans, dependents, and retirees in obtaining benefits from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
North Carolina Heroes' Fund
The mission of the North Carolina Heroes’ Fund is to improve the quality of life for the military men and women of North Carolina and their families who are experiencing financial hardships as a result of their service, often times from overseas deployment.
[email protected]
Veterans Crises Line
24/7 crises counseling for veterans and their families
Dial 988, *press 1*
Text to 838255
Chat: Click Here
Vet Self Check
A safe, easy way to learn whether stress and depression might be affecting you
Multicultural Student Resources
Office of Multicultural Student Development
Resources for multicultural students
255 Plemmons Student Union
(828) 262-6158
Multicultural Clubs
App State has around 20 or more clubs/organizations that focus on multicultural interest.
National Resources
988 Lifeline
24/7 Crises Counseling
1-800-273-TALK[8255]
Chat: Click Here
The Trevor Project
24/7 Crises Counseling for LGBTQ Youth Online Support Forum
1-866-488-7386
TrevorChat
TrevorText
Trans Lifeline
Crises support for trans individuals, by trans indivudals
1-877-565-8860
Crisis TextLine
Crisis support available by text
Text HOME to 741741
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
24/7 Assistance
1-800-656-HOPE[4673]
[email protected]
National Eating Disorders Association
Confidential Helpline
1-800-931-2237
