For Parents: Health & Psychological Services

What if my child gets sick?

We do not encourage you to send soup—it never seems to make it all the way to the dorm without leaking all over the mail carrier. But we do promise to take care of your student.

The Duke Student Health Center is the primary care clinic for Duke students. The center also serves as a portal to other health resources including the specialty clinics at the world-class Duke University Medical Center. Student health offers a wide range of services, including general medical care, women's health care, men's health care, nutrition counseling, sports medicine, nurse consulting, an allergy clinic, and a travel clinic.

Who will make sure my child eats right?

Alas, if he or she eats dessert first, well, we have to let them make their own mistakes sometimes, don't we? Still, Duke can promise regular high-quality nutritious meals, incredible variety, and good information on nutrition and healthy eating. We even offer classes and workshops on eating. Find out more about Duke's highly respected Dining Services.

Where can students go for psychological help and support?

Duke's Counseling and Psychological Services program, or CAPS, provides a range of consultation services for students—from dealing with stress or concerns about self-esteem or academic performance, to racial and gender identity issues, to the illness or death of a loved one. We have excellent counselors on staff and our own medical school is also an available resource.