Carolina Collaborative for Resilience

We hear you. We see you. We are so glad you are here.

The Carolina Collaborative for Resilience provides caring and compassionate support by pairing undergraduate and graduate students with Resilience Coaches. We aim to provide the individualized support that each student needs to thrive at every level of our campus. Resilience Coaches are a team of diverse faculty and staff who have received specialized training to support students as they cope with the challenges related to identity, race, belonging, and resilience.

Mission

The Carolina Collaborative for Resilience provides a space for authentic connection, the development of coping strategies, healing, and resilience around challenges related to identity, race, and belonging.

Vision

To promote a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive community, one interaction at a time.

Values

We believe in a Carolina community that allows each individual to be their authentic self.

We strive to create a culture where each student feels accepted and supported.

We believe that validating your experience and your voice matters.

We strive to help you advocate for yourself successfully.

CCR Promise

We will affirm the race, culture, ability, and unique identities of all UNC students.

We will always provide a brave space for students to share their stories and be their authentic selves.

We will listen to the experiences of all students who seek our support.

We will serve as a “bridge” to facilitate meaningful connections between students and campus support units. We will be with you every step of the way.

Resilience Coaches

Resilience Coaches are expected to affirm the race, culture, and identity of all students seeking support. Resilience Coaches provide a safe space for students to share their stories and serve as a “bridge” between students and critical campus support units (Office of Dean of Students, CAPS, CHS, Student Wellness, etc.).

In addition, Resilience Coaches completed training to help them support students dealing with a wide range of identity-based issues. The Carolina Collaborative for Resilience is led by Jessica Lambert Ward, MSW with support from and in partnership with the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and the College of Arts & Sciences. Resilience Coaches are appointed for a one-year term.

Please direct questions to resilience@unc.edu.

Interested in Becoming a Resilience Coach?

The next cycle of applications will open Spring 2023. If you are interested in applying, please check back then.

APPLY TO BECOME A COACH

We are ready to serve you. Students who would like to be matched with a resilience coach are encouraged to submit the CCR Student Intake Form (below).

REQUEST A RESILIENCE COACH

Statement of Nondiscrimination

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The University does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies.

Responsible Employees

Resilience Coaches are considered Responsible Employees. When someone discloses an incident of discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, interpersonal violence, or stalking to a Responsible Employee, that employee must share that information with a staff member in the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office. If you have questions or concerns about the sharing of your information, contact resilience@unc.edu.

Campus Resources

UNC offers many resources that facilitate your success. We encourage you to explore these resources to consider which opportunities might best address your unique situation.