Welcome to the Health and Counseling Center

UNC Asheville’s Health & Counseling Center provides whole body health services to support all students and maximize academic success. Our integrated center offers medical, mental health, psychiatric, and health promotion services led by collaborative medical professionals and staff. We strive to meet the individual needs of each student by providing confidential health and counseling services and referring students to appropriate community resources if needed.

All students are welcome to use the Health & Counseling Center where most services are offered free of charge or at a nominal fee. A student’s health insurance does not impact access to these on-campus services.

Hours of Operation

Open Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Health and Counseling Center front exterior on a sunny day

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment or speak with a provider, call 828.251.6520. Please do not visit the Health & Counseling Center without a scheduled appointment. Note that appointments cannot be scheduled online or via email.

Appointments will remain scheduled unless otherwise notified.

Location:
118 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804

After-Hours

After-Hours Care & Bulldog Health Link 

The Health and Counseling Center is open Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There are several dedicated after-hours resources available for physical and mental health concerns.

Non-Emergency Medical Visits

Students requiring an in-person, non-emergency medical provider after-hours may visit:

Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care
674 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC 28804
828.348.7418
Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Mercy Urgent Care
1201 Patton Ave. Asheville, NC 28806
828.252.4878
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

CVS Minute Clinic
612 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC 28804
828.253.4350
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health Emergencies

Students experiencing a mental health emergency can call any of the following services: 

Students can also visit:

RHA Health Services – Comprehensive Care Center
356 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
828.254.2700
Open 7 days a week. Call for information on hours.

The C3356 Comprehensive Care Center located in Asheville, North Carolina is your one-stop treatment and resource center for mental health services, substance use recovery support, and support for individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs.

Contact the Health & Counseling Center

Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

828.251.6520

118 W.T. Weaver Blvd, Asheville, NC 28804