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There are dozens of resources available at NC State to help you take charge of your wellness, tackle mental health challenges or simply find community on campus. Use the filters below to narrow down the list of resources — or search for a specific resource by name.

Ahead of the Pack 

Ahead of the Pack assists new graduate students in adapting to NC State and various elements of graduate student success.

Challenge Course 

Wellness and Recreation offers a variety of team and leadership development programs to student organizations, university departments, community organizations and corporate groups at the Jim Wall Challenge Course.

Climbing Center 

The Climbing Center consists of two types of indoor climbing: roped climbing and bouldering. Bouldering is available for drop-in use any time the Wellness and Recreation Center is open, while roped climbing has set hours where staff are on-site.

Counseling Center Workshops 

Workshops designed for small groups to meet for three sessions to build coping skills for a range of concerns — from dealing with anxiety to improving relationships and more. The facilitators respect each participant’s right to share only what they are comfortable sharing

Fitness Assessment Services 

Know where you are today to get where you want to be tomorrow. Fitness assessments are designed to help you learn more about your body to develop a personalized plan for meeting your health and fitness goals.

Group Fitness 

Group fitness classes are included with a Wellness and Recreation Center membership at no extra cost. With 85+ group fitness classes each week, offerings include strength, dance, cycle, HIIT, yoga and more.

Group Training 

Experience the power of exercising in an inclusive, community-based environment with progressive programming and intentional coaching. Led by nationally-certified trainers, group training strives to enhance a participant’s overall fitness while focusing on different aspects of skill development.

HES: Take 8 at NC State 

The Department of Health and Exercises Studies offers more than 70 different activity courses ranging from required 100-level fitness courses to Canoeing or Self Defense. Students that complete four activity classes can visit HES to receive a free water bottle, or complete eight activity classes to receive a free t-shirt.

Howl and Chill 

These free monthly events are designed to create community and connection and to develop your creativity and self-care. Discover the network of resources available on campus to support your health and wellbeing.

Mindfulness in the Museum 

As part of our Mindfulness in the Museum initiative, the Gregg Museum of Art + Design offers regular free Yoga and tai chi classes throughout the academic year.

Opioid Training 

This workshop will draw attention to opioid trends, signs and symptoms of overdose, and appropriate intervention. Each participant can take home a Naloxone (Narcan) kit.

Outdoor Adventure Trips 

Explore the great outdoors on a day or weekend trip with Wellness and Recreation. The Outdoor Adventure program leads a variety of trips each semester, including hiking, camping, biking and water activities, at local, state and regional locations.

Personal Training 

Wellness and Recreation’s nationally-certified personal trainers take a science-based approach to developing safe and effective programs tailored to your individual needs, goals and interests.

Power Lunch 

The Power Lunch series promotes health and well-being for NC State staff and faculty. Experts are invited to present on various wellness topics, with virtual and in-person sessions held.

Question, Persuade, Refer Training 

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training is a bystander-intervention programming focused on identifying warning signs for students in crisis, strategies for support and resources for referrals.

The Steve Fund 

The Steve Fund is dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.

Unwinding Anxiety 

Unwinding Anxiety is an award-winning, evidence-based program that provides guided video and audio lessons to help people reduce their anxiety. NC State employees and students can get a 30% discount on an Unwinding Anxiety one-year, six-month or one-month membership.

We R Native 

A comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them.

SMS:
"Native" to 741-741

Wellness and Recreation Membership 

Student, faculty, staff, alumni, affiliate, retiree, temporary employee, visiting scholar and household memberships are available for purchase at the Wellness and Recreation Center. Memberships provide access to Wellness and Recreation indoor facilities, outdoor spaces, programs and services.

Wellness Challenges 

These free activities are designed to educate participants on healthy lifestyle practices and support their application into our daily routine. Work to improve your holistic well-being with challenges focused on movement, hydration, nutrition, mindfulness and sleep.

Wellness Coaching 

Wellness and Recreation’s nationally-certified wellness coaches offer several options to NC State students to improve their well-being in individual, group or drop-in settings. Each coaching opportunity is designed to meet you where you are in your well-being journey and facilitate your personal growth and development along the way.

Wellness Education Sessions 

Level up your wellness knowledge with an interactive and informational session designed for classrooms, departmental meetings and student organizations. Led by Wellness and Recreation, topics include: creating a culture of wellness, resiliency, movement, mindfulness, stress management, time management, self-care and sleep.

Wellness Living-Learning Village 

The Wellness Village is open to all NC State students committed to living a balanced lifestyle. The village encourages developing and maintaining personal overall wellness through coursework, small programs, mentorships and high-impact events.

What’s on the Table 

What’s on the Table is the African American Cultural Center’s weekly space for Black folx across campus to come together to unpack important conversations essential to our communities. From navigating PWIs, to the weaponization of black hair, this space is known to provide dialogue that stimulates the minds of attendees and offers a space for…

Wolfpack Success Program 

Available to university departments and academic units for students in their respective programs, Wolfpack Success is a student support program designed to provide students with the support and skills needed for academic success. Participants are provided with individual, group and virtual coaching opportunities to assist in developing effective strategies for success at NC State and beyond.

Wolfpack Wellness Badge Program 

Earn recognition for enhancing your holistic well-being by completing activities that align with NC State’s six elements of wellness: purpose, financial, physical, emotional, social and community. Exposure to these elements will better prepare individuals to identify and translate them into real-world applications for personal growth and continued well-being.