Resources for Students
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Duke maintains its own police department and supplemental security staff. They are on duty 24/7, 365 days a year. Officers are well-trained and resourced and have the same authority as law enforcement officers across the United States.
Duke Police can be reached at 919-684- 2444 or by dialing 9-1-1 from a campus phone. For emergencies off-campus, contact the Durham Police Department directly by dialing 9-1-1.
CRIME PREVENTION: Duke provides several Crime Prevention Education services available to all Duke community members including safety tips and presentations.
TRANSPORTATION: Duke provides a robust set of transportation offerings. Many of these are available both on campus and in surrounding areas. See
parking.duke.edu/bus to learn more information about Duke Transit. Duke Vans, which provides free on-demand transportation for students, operates 6:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday, when buses are not running.
Wellness Resources
BLUE DEVILS CARE: 24/7 telemental-health support to all students at no cost, through immediate and scheduled appointments. Visit
BlueDevilsCare.duke.edu. CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers many services to Duke students, including telemental-health appointments. Any student can call 919-660-1000 to speak with someone, or for assistance with referrals in your local community.
DUKEREACH:
DukeReach will help you identify support services from among the variety of resources across campus or in your local community. You can contact DukeReach at 919-681-2455 or by emailing
dukereach@duke.edu.
DUWELL:
DuWell engages students through a variety of wellness experiences across campus in an effort to manage stress and reduce anxiety while emphasizing self-care. “TWO-CLICK TO CONNECT” FORM: In just two clicks, you can select the category of person who will reach out to you within 24-48 hours, be it a trained Peer For You responder or a DukeReach staff member. These individuals are here to discuss whatever’s on your mind, help guide you through stressful times, and connect you to resources. Visit
https://bit.ly/TwoClickSupport.
Additional Resources
IDENTITY AND CULTURAL CENTERS: The Student Affairs Identity and Cultural Centers also serve as important resources and places of connection and support for many of our students. The centers are offering programming and support throughout the year, including summer. Our ICCs include:
Center for Multicultural Affairs,
Center for Muslim Life,
Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity,
International House,
Jewish Life at Duke,
Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, and the
Women’s Center. We also plan to partner with International House to provide specific guidance and information for students arriving to Durham from international locations.
RELIGIOUS LIFE AT DUKE:
Religious Life at Duke offers a wide range of student supports, whether or not you are connected to a religious tradition at all. Visit their website to connect with leaders from any of Duke's diverse faith groups, all of whom are experienced in offering emotional and spiritual care, and a non-anxious presence with a humanistic listening ear, to college-age students.
STUDENT AFFAIRS ON-CALL TEAM: Student Affairs has a 24/7 on-call team to support urgent student matters. For urgent concerns after business hours, you may contact the Dean on-Call (cell: 984-287-0300).