Peer Educators
hha! Peer Educators aim to promote wellness through education. We’re a registered student organization that offers five health and wellness workshops, hosts individual hha! hours, and meets weekly to uphold values like self-work, leadership, and integrity. We create and deliver health education content, support core initiatives like LDOC S.N.A.C.K.S. and the hha! Newsletter, and facilitate wellness workshops.
We provide valuable experiences for those interested in Student Affairs, health promotion, and wellness professions, all while having fun as a team!
UNC students (graduate and undergraduate) are welcome to apply. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @hha.unc, visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hhaunc, or email us at unc.hha0@gmail.com.
Peer Recovery Support
Carolina Recovery (CR) provides peer fellowship and staff support to enable students in or seeking recovery from substance use dependence to enjoy a normal, substance-free, collegiate experience while excelling at UNC-CH.
- Carolina Recovery Program: A robust support system for UNC-CH students, embracing those in recovery, seeking support, or simply curious. Facilitated by expert staff, and the Carolina Recovery Community, a dynamic student organization that hosts various weekly meetings and events to cater to diverse needs.
- Carolina Recovery Group: A student lead organization of the Carolina Recovery Community. For more info on the group and events check out UNC Heel Life.
Community-Building Groups
- Carolina Empowerment Network
- This group centers the experiences and academic success of male undergraduates at UNC-Chapel Hill by providing academic, cultural, social, and professional development support, in addition to mentorship and access to resources. The group fosters belonging and equips participants with the skills for success at Carolina and beyond. While the Carolina Empowerment Network focuses on the transition experiences of male students (transfers, first-generation, and other groups), the program is open to all UNC students.
- To join Carolina Empowerment Network
- Email: Tray Good at tgood@email.unc.edu
- Sister Talk
- Sister Talk fosters a safe, supportive space to discuss the experiences of undergraduate women at UNC-Chapel Hill, equipping participants with tools and resources for success. Beyond community building, it offers learning and development opportunities to enhance self-awareness and resilience, as well as discussion of the unique challenges associated with identity. The program is open to all undergraduate students.
- To join Sister Talk
- Sister Talk After Dark
- This group supports centers the experiences of female graduate and professional students at UNC-Chapel Hill, recognizing the unique challenges of isolation, academic demands, and personal obligations. Like Sister Talk, it fosters belonging and resilience while providing community, personal growth, and professional development opportunities. Sister Talk After Dark is open to all graduate and professional students.
- To join Sister Talk After Dark
- P.E.A.C.E.
- (Processing Emotions And Communicating Effectively) This affinity group was born out of a need for students’ feelings, voices and stories to be shared while identifying mental health resources in a safe, non-judgmental setting. The program aims to enhance access and utilization of mental health resources by hosting events that teach students how to reconcile past traumas and develop healthy coping mechanisms while moving forward. This group is open to all students.
- To join P.E.A.C.E
- R.E.A.L. Talk
- (Resiliency, Education, And Leadership) This group offers a space for upper class and graduate/professional male-identified individuals at UNC-CH to foster belonging, personal growth, resilience, and leadership. The group promotes mentorship, courageous discourse, and skill development. While R.E.A.L. Talk focuses on providing guidance and support to male-identifying undergraduate and graduate students, the program is open to all UNC students.
- To join R.E.A.L Talk
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, would like to learn more, or would like to get involved with Student Wellness’s peer education organizations please feel free to Contact Us.
