As central North Carolina recovers from the impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal, Carolina is committed to supporting our surrounding communities in disaster recovery and relief efforts.
This page outlines resources for students, faculty and staff, along with volunteer and donation opportunities to assist neighboring communities.
The Student Recreation Center is closed due to water and flood damage with plans to reopen Aug. 4. Rams Head Recreation Center will operate on extended hours, as follows:
Visit the Campus Recreation website for updates.
The Dean of Students office is ready and available to support students navigating impacts — personal, academic and financial — resulting from unexpected and emergent circumstances, including natural disasters. Students seeking support may connect by submitting a Care Referral or completing a Student Emergency Fund request. Upon receipt a member of our team will reach out to assess for immediate basic needs, support and connections to other campus and community resources, including those in the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid, that may further support mid- to longer-term concerns and needs.
Alternatively, individuals may call 919-966-4042 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or take advantage of other methods of connecting with the office.
The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid has funding available to assist during times of unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters. Visit their website to learn more and submit a request form if assistance is needed.
Off-Campus Student Life can assist students who need assistance identifying new permanent housing options. They may be reached at offcampus@unc.edu.
The Heels Care Network, including the mental health resource hub, allows for customization to best fit individual student needs.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides both individual and group counseling. Team members are available 24/7 at 919-966-3658.
Carolina Student Legal Services is available to provide students with assistance in understanding the factors that should be considered when one seeks legal advice, to determine if a lawyer’s services are or are not necessary, and to provide appropriate representation or referral.
GuidanceResources® offers 24/7 access to GuidanceConsultants available to put Carolina faculty, staff and family members in touch with the tools, information and local professionals to assist with:
Online EAP support is available through GuidanceConnect. Visit guidanceresources.com and register using Web ID: TARHEELS. Alternatively, call 877-314-5841 to speak with a GuidanceConsultant at any time.
For immediate access to crisis-related resources, visit www.guidanceresources.com/crisis. No login is required to access articles on coping with disasters, grief, trauma and more.
To help you understand and manage reactions to traumatic events for yourself and those around you, we encourage you to read and share the following resources:
The Carolina Center for Public Service has compiled opportunities for donating and volunteering on its Chantal Disaster Relief Efforts webpage.
The Innovate Carolina Junction is hosting a Flood Relief Resource Day on July 17. Local businesses can offer services, support or resources to fellow businesses severely impacted by recent flooding. Registration is not required.
Please send other opportunities to CCPS at Carolina_disaster_relief@unc.edu.