Let’s Talk: Drop-In Support

What is Let’s Talk?

Let’s Talk is a program that connects NC State students with support from experienced counselors from the Counseling Center without an appointment. Counselors hold drop-in hours at several sites on campus.

Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling, or psychiatric care. Let’s Talk is available during fall and spring semesters, and does not run during breaks. Talking with a counselor can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources.

Let’s Talk drop-in visits are: free, confidential, and no appointment necessary.

Let’s Talk Locations for 2024-2025

Center/Program	Location	Day \| Time Frequency
African American Cultural Center	Witherspoon Student Center – 355	Wednesdays \| 2 – 4 p.m. Weekly
LGBTQ Pride Center	Talley Student Union – 5230	Wednesdays \| 2 – 4 p.m. Biweekly
Multicultural Student Affairs	Talley Student Union – 4261	Thursdays \| 2 – 4 p.m. Weekly
Women’s Center	Talley Student Union – 5210	Thursdays \| 1 – 2:30 p.m. Weekly
TRIO	Park Shops – 204	Thursdays \| 2 – 4 p.m. Biweekly
Feed the Pack	Pack Essentials Hub in North Hall	Tuesdays \| 12 – 2 p.m. Weekly
Military and Veteran Services	Witherspoon Student Center – 100	Thursdays \| 2 – 4 p.m. Biweekly
Office of International Services	Zoom – go.ncsu.edu/space-international	Tuesdays \| 12-1 p.m. Weekly

How does Let’s Talk work?

Let’s Talk is first-come, first-serve. The counselor will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources.

Let’s Talk is different from ongoing counseling, which usually consists of weekly or bi-weekly 45-50 minute appointments. Let’s Talk is not formal counseling: it is a drop-in service where students can have an informal consultation with a counselor from time to time.

Is Let’s Talk the right choice for me?

There is no wrong reason to seek support through Let’s Talk or the Counseling Center. However, Let’s Talk is an especially good fit for students who: Are not sure about counseling and wonder what it’s like to talk with a counselor, Are not interested in ongoing counseling but would like the perspective of a counselor, Have a specific problem and would like someone with whom to talk it through, or Have a concern about a friend and want some thoughts about what to do.

Group Counseling

Counseling in a small group setting can help you feel less alone. It connects you with other students who are going through similar struggles, creating an environment of social support and encouragement.

Explore groups

Embedded Counseling

Find mental health support where you are. Our embedded counselors have the same training and qualifications as counselors at the Counseling Center and offer drop-in hours at convenient locations.

Find your embedded counselor

Drop-In Spaces

Offered by Prevention Services and the Counseling Center in collaboration with campus partners, drop-in spaces are a casual, no-commitment-required way to engage in a variety of experiences that allow you to find connection and support.

Explore drop-in spaces

*Note: We are indebted to Cornell University and its Let’s Talk program for much of the content above.