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On and Off Campus Resources

The LGBTQ Pride Center maintains a wide list of resources both on and off campus for student success.

On Campus Resources

NC State University provides a wide range of on-campus resources to help students be successful. From health and wellness services to involvement and leadership initiatives, the University aims to provide students with any support services or development opportunities they might need. Check out the information below for a brief overview of some of the resources available on campus.

Community

African American Cultural Center

The African American Cultural Center (AACC) supports awareness of and appreciation for various diasporic practices through activities and events intended to enhance academic excellence and cultural curiosity for the campus and surrounding communities. The AACC stays actively engaged in the academic life of NC State with programs, resources and services that facilitate the creative, intellectual, and social growth of the entire university community.

Multicultural Student Affairs

The Department of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) researches, designs and implements unique programs that encourage the pursuit of academic success, retention, and graduation by welcoming students of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Women’s Center

The NC State Women’s Center is a catalyst and resource that advances gender fairness and social justice through education, support, and leadership for the campus community. The Women’s Center facilitates efforts to ensure opportunity and increase awareness by providing and highlighting programs, services, and research opportunities focusing on gender-related issues.

NC State Student Organizations

NC State University is home to more than 600 student organizations. Students can connect with each other through shared interests in academics, advocacy, club sports, arts, media, recreation, religion, politics, and many other topics. Visit the Get Involved website to find the organizations that are right for you!

Counseling

NC State Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides confidential services for both individuals and groups. The staff of the Counseling Center facilitate a weekly LGBTQQ Counseling Group and a weekly Transcending and Connecting Counseling Group. For more information about resources and services, visit their website here. For a full list of current counseling groups, click here.

PRIDE Counseling Group

The PRIDE Counseling Group provides a safe, confidential space to talk about any of life’s issues, worries, or woes such as academic pressure, roommate strife or relationship concerns. In addition, topics specific to the LGBTQ+ community are open for discussion: coming out, finding a partner, balancing the LGBTQ+ part of yourself, dating, image, spirituality, etc. Students interested in joining the group should contact the Counseling Center to schedule a brief screening appointment prior to joining the group.

Transcending and Connecting Counseling Group

Transcending and Connecting is a weekly counseling group held at the NC State Counseling Center. The purpose is to create a shared space for students on the trans spectrum and students questioning their gender to connect, explore, and learn with their peers. It is a space for the group members to give and receive support. The focus is on connecting with others, exploring identities, and navigating life in a safe space. Students interested in joining the group should contact the Counseling Center to schedule a brief screening appointment prior to joining the group.

Health and Wellness

NC State Campus Health Services

Student Health Services is the primary medical service provider for enrolled NC State students. In-house services include laboratory and x-ray, travel clinic, physical therapy, women’s health, occupational medicine, and allergy shots. Also, students may visit the on-site pharmacy to fulfill their prescription drug needs and over-the-counter requests. For more information about their services, check out their website.

NC State CARES

The program works closely with campus resources to provide early intervention for students who may be struggling personally or whose behavior has led others to be concerned for their well-being.  Case managers meet with students and provide access to resources while following up with them and monitoring their progress. For information about the CARES team or to refer someone to CARES, please click here.

Prevention Services

NC State Prevention Services provides case management, education and outreach emphasizing developmental, and non-judgmental perspectives for student prevention efforts. Through the lenses of behavioral health, wellness, and sustainability, our professionals cross-collaborate with the campus community to enhance individual and collective well-being, as well as assisting students to gain the necessary resources to remain successful academically and emotionally at NC State. For information about Prevention Services, please click here.

NC State Food Pantry

Feed the Pack is a community-based initiative sustained by the greater NCSU community to combat the food insecurity experienced by members of the Wolf Pack family. Students can stop by the food pantry (located on main campus at Honors and Scholars Commons 2221 Dunn Avenue.) The Pantry can be accessed through the main doors off of Dunn Avenue to stock up on supplies. For information about service hours, please click here.

Pack Essentials

Students experiencing food, housing or financial insecurity can submit this application in order to see which programs and services (Student Emergency Fund, PACK Meal Share, PACK Meal Scholarships, etc.) you may qualify for to assist you as you continue to work towards attaining your degree. For more information, please click here.

Wellness and Recreation

NC State Wellness and Recreation empowers the Wolfpack community to thrive. Together, we explore and grow in these six elements of wellness: purpose, financial, physical, emotional, social and community. The facilities have single-occupancy restroom/shower combinations. A strong partner of the Pride Center is ThriveWell, which educates and empowers the Wolfpack community to establish and maintain healthy behaviors. The program includes student wellness initiatives, Wood Wellness Village living and learning community, lifestyle modification programs, wellness education sessions, and special events. Visit the Wellness and Recreation website for more information.

Leadership

Leadership Development Program

Student Leadership and Engagement’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) provides 10 foundational workshops that are designed to engage and prepare new leaders. Students also have the option to earn a leadership certificate by engaging in a coaching relationship and leadership experience, and completing the foundations workshops and a reflection paper.

Student Government

Student Government was founded in 1921 as a student-run organization that serves as the official voice of the student body. It attempts to better the student experience at NC State by functioning as a governing body and advocacy group. Involved in policy-making, adjudication, programming, lobbying, community services, and countless other activities, it works alongside administrators to address student concerns. One key partner within the Executive Branch is the Student Government Equity and Accessibility Department, a dedicated group of students who advocate for underrepresented students on campus. It supports Trans-Inclusive and Mental Health syllabi clauses, advocates for varied online competency training for incoming students, and is working towards making campus more accessible. Visit their website for more information.

University Activities Board

University Activities Board is a student-led organization that plans both original and traditional events to attract students from all backgrounds. Comprised of five distinct committees, the University Activities Board puts on programs with endless and ever-changing topics. It strives to enhance the student experience by providing fun, or even informative, campus programs to give students a break from academics. Check out the Black Students Board, Concerts Committee, W.O.L.F. Committee (wellness, outreach, leisure, and films), P.A.C.K. Committee (perspectives, advocacy, community, and knowledge), or the Special Events Committee.  Visit their website for more information.

Safety

NC State Policies

NC State University’s Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination Policy provides protections for LGBTQ students, staff and faculty. The policy specifies that “North Carolina State University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. As a public land grant institution, the University strives to ensure that diverse persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally. The University also strives to maintain a campus environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and to provide an equitable and supportive process for reporting and resolving allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.” To view the full text of this policy, as well as the Student Code of Conduct (which prohibits harassment), please visit NCSU policies.

Harassment Reporting Procedures

The Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), provides preventative education to promote a campus free from discrimination and harassment. OEO also provides support services for students, staff and faculty who have experienced discrimination or harassment and oversees the University’s investigation and response. For information about the reporting process and the resources available through OEO, please visit Safe at NC State.

Impact Response

Impact Response at NC State provides support to people affected by incidents that impact individuals, groups and overall campus community climate. NC State has many existing policies and processes for reporting acts of discrimination, harassment, concern or violence, and our team does not replace or overrule those. We may, however, refer reported incidents to other appropriate university offices and personnel as needed. Impact Response is coordinated by the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) and is comprised of professionals from across campus who work to support anyone impacted by bias. An interdisciplinary, interdepartmental team of staff serve as the OEO Impact Response review team. In collaboration with Campus Community Centers, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA), and other campus partners, Impact Response advocates support individuals and respond to the institutional impacts of incidents. Check out the Bias Impact Response website for more information.

Survivor Support

The NC State Women’s Center has trained advocates who support survivors of interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc.) in understanding their options and navigating healing and recovery. The NC State Women’s Center serves ALL NC State students and we welcome students of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Services include accompaniment to court, student conduct hearings, law enforcement agencies, and medical services; crisis intervention and emotional support;  academic and housing accommodations; resource navigation and referrals; financial support; reporting options; and safety planning. Students can access services by calling the 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline at 919.515.4444, or by emailing ncsuadvocate@ncsu.edu to request an appointment. Please note that advocates are responsible employees and have an obligation to report all disclosures of interpersonal violence to NC State University. After a report is made, the university’s Title IX coordinator will reach out with an email offering resources and a chance to meet, which you have the right to accept or decline.

NC State Police Department

The campus police department is proactive about ensuring that all officers participate in supportive services at NC State. In addition to responding to reports and investigating on-campus harassment, the department also provides safety escort services for students. For more information about their services, please click here.

Off Campus Resources

In addition to the many on-campus resources available through NC State, students can also take advantage of resources, available both locally and throughout North Carolina. To learn about the LGBTQ organizations that provide resources for students check out the information below.

Organizations

Southerners on New Ground (SONG)

For more information about their work, check out their website.

Equality NC

For more information about Equality NC, check out their website.

ACLU of North Carolina

For more information about their resources and services, check out their website.

Lambda Legal

For more information about the services they offer, check out their website..

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)

For more information about NCLR, check out their website.

Community

LGBT Center of Raleigh

Stay connected with the LGBT Center of Raleigh to know what is going on in the local community.

LGBTQ Center of Durham

For more information, visit the LGBT Center of Durham website.

Health

Planned Parenthood

For more information about their services, check out their website.

InterAct of Wake County

For more information about their resources and services, check out their website.

Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina

For more information about their resources and services check out their website.

Sexual Violence Hotlines

The Anti-Violence Project

New York City Anti-Violence Project They offer a 24-hour hotline and bilingual services at 212-714-1124.

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project They offer a variety of resources including a 24-hour emergency hotline, legal support, crisis intervention, and more. For more information, call 800-832-1901 or email them at cs@gmdvp.org.

The Network/La Red

Network/La Red offers services in both English and Spanish at 617-742-4911.

Northwest Network

Northwest Network Their hours are from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, PST and they can be reached at 206-568-7777.

Miscellaneous Documents

Best Practices for Gender Inclusion in Research

The Best Practices for Gender Inclusion in Research document illustrates why expanding measures and taking a broad, multi-pronged approach will have positive repercussions for teaching and student success.