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Personal Support

There are times when we all need somebody to talk to about what we are struggling with or have questions about.  Here at UNCW, there are many resources to help support you through those stressful personal issues.

Assistant Dean Amy Hector is available to talk with you if you need ANYTHING!  Assistant Dean Hector advises the Student Veterans Organization as grew up on Camp Lejeune while her father served in the Navy.

To make an appointment with Assistant Dean Hector, please call 910-962-3119.  The front office staff can schedule you on her calendar.  You are also welcome to come up to her office in 2017 Fisher University Union.  If her schedule allows, she will meet with you then.

You may also email Assistant Dean Hector at hectora@uncw.edu with any questions or concerns.

UNCW Resources

• CARE, DePaolo Hall, 2nd Floor: Relationship Issues & Concerns
• Counseling Center, DePaolo Hall 2079
• Crossroads, DePaolo Hall, 2nd Floor:  Substance Issues
• Disability Services, DePaolo Hall, 1st Floor
• Office of the Dean of Students, Fisher University Union 2017
• Student Health Services, DePaolo 2003
• UNCW Babysitter List-email request through Office of the Dean of Students PERCH services: seahawperch@uncw.edu
  DISCLAIMER: UNCW maintains the babysitter list as a convenience to UNCW faculty, staff, and students. UNCW does not screen the individuals and does not match potential sitters with specific parents. It is the responsibility of each individual to interact with the prospective sitters or parents regarding hours, costs, references, duties, and other requirements. All parties assume the risks associated with this service, and UNCW cannot be held liable for any injuries associated with these activities. This listing does not constitute an endorsement or support of any particular individual.

Military Resources

• Military Discounts (PDF)

• Military Lounge
  Did you know that UNCW has a lounge dedicated to its military-affiliated students?  The lounge is located on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center.

Local Resources

• The American Legion Post 233, 910.642.8791
  313 Phillips Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
• VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 2573, 910.791.9590
  2722 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
• NC National Guard State Family Programs
  Family Programs has resources, tools, and events for Service Members, spouses, and kids such as deployment handbooks, Military Family Life Consultant Counselors and Financial Counselors, Family Assistance Centers, Super Family Assistance Centers, and online games or activities.
  • Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center, 910.251.7100
    2412 Infantry Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
  • Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center, 910.321.1001
    3555 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306
• Disabled Veterans Organization
  DAV chapters provide transportation to and from VA Medical Facilities, loan wheelchairs and sickroom equipment, assist in filing VA and other claims, and much more.
  • Wilmington DAV Chapter 11, 910.612.9358 or davchapter11@att.net
    4601 Park Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28406
  • Jacksonville DAV Chapter 16, 910.455.3400
    301 Rosevelt Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540
• Healthcare
  
  • Wilmington Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 910.763.5979
    736 Medical Center Drive, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Brunswick County Outpatient Clinic, 910.488.2120 or 1.800.771.6106
    20 Medical Campus Drive, Suite 106, Supply, NC 28462
  • Jacksonville Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 910.353.6406
    241 Freedom Way, Suite 1, Midway Park, NC 28544
  • Jacksonville Vet Center, 910.577.1100
    110A Branchwood Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546
  • Fayetteville Vet Center, 910.488.6252 or 1.877.927.8387
    4140 Ramsey Street, Suite 110, Fayetteville, NC 28311

State Resources

• National Resource Directory for North Carolina
  Find information on benefits & compensation, family & caregiver support, housing, education & training, health, transportation & travel, employment, homeless assistance, and other services & resources.
• NC Department of Administration State Veterans' Benefits
  Information for veterans and their family members on state benefits for education, scholarships, employment, guardians, licenses, handicapped parking privileges, voting, records, retirement credit, and tax relief.

National Resources

• National Guard Family Program
  Information on family services, financial support, household support, emotional support, and health benefits.
• Military OneSource
  This free service is provided by the Department of Defense to active duty, Guard and Reserve members, and their families with comprehensive information on every aspect of military life including deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment & education, parenting & child care, and much more.
• Student Veteran Association
  The mission of SVA is to provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
• MilitarySpouse.com
  Great infomation for military spouses with resources on deployment, education, employment, and much more.
• Tutor.com Tutoring Services
  Students in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Reserves, Wounded Warriors, and deployed DoD civilian families are eligible for free access to the Department of Defense online tutoring program.
• GI Bill
  Information about the post 9/11 GI Bill.
• VA Work Study
  If you are a full-time or 3/4-time student in a college degree program, or a vocational pr professional program, you can "earn while you learn' with a VA work-study allowance.
• AfterDeployment.org
  Wellness resources for the military community. Find information on post-traumatic stress, depression, families, financial health, physical injury, work adjustment, and much more.
• Staying Strong
  A parent guidance website for military connected families.
• Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
  The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center is a part of the U.S. military health system.  Specifically, it is Traumatic Brain Injury the operational component of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE). 
• Women Veterans Healthcare, 1.877.222.8387
Women Veterans Health Care addresses the health care needs of women Veterans and works to ensure that timely, equitable, high-quality, comprehensive health care services are provided in a sensitive and safe environment at VA health facilities nationwide.

Employment Resources

• Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
  ESGR understands the unique talents and skill set Guard and Reserve Service members can bring to the civilian workforce. As part of their outreach efforts, ESGR offers employer programs such as Bosslifts, employer briefings, and job fairs in your local area.
• Enable America
  This nonprofit organization is dedicated to increasing employment among Americans with disabilities. Their goal is to work with all members of the community to eliminate barriers to employment and bridge the gap between disabled job seekers and the employers who want to hire them.
• VetJobs.com
  VetJobs provides employment assistance and resources to all members of the United States Military Family.
• AllMilitary.com
  Search open jobs from military-friendly employers.
• VetSuccess.gov
  Browse job openings and get tips on job applications, resumes, and interviews.