Heels Care Network

Inhaling Positivity Meditation
2025-07-11 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-14 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-16 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-18 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-21 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-23 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-25 12:30 - 12:45, 2025-07-28 12:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) and 12 more dates
Join 15 minutes of guided sessions on emotional detox, breathing, and meditation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.; See the flyer here.

No registration required.

Caregiver's Support Group
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:30
The UNC Caregiver’s Support Group’s mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for caregivers. All caregivers are welcome, but we do focus on those caring for individuals with memory disorders.

Participation is free for members and non-members. Email Susan.Chesser@unchealth.unc.edu to register.

Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Fall Fest 2025
2025-08-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Kenan Football Stadium
Three iconic Carolina traditions. One unforgettable night!

Get ready for an epic Carolina welcome like never before! This year, FallFest is starting what we hope will be a new tradition by taking over the legendary Kenan Stadium on Sunday, August 17th from 6:30-10:00 PM! Whether you’re a first year looking to find friends or a returning student ready to make this year your best yet, FallFest is your launchpad for an amazing year at Carolina.

Attention, First-years! Your Carolina journey begins with an incredible trifecta of UNC traditions. Step out of Convocation at the Dean Dome and head straight to FallFest at Kenan. Then, join us as we light up the Bell Tower at 9PM in a memorable moment you won’t want to miss.

Subtracting Sugar from the Added Sugar Phenomenon
2025-08-19 11:30 - 12:30
Did you know that adults and young adults in the U.S. consume an average of 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day, more than double the recommended amount?

Join OSHR for a free, statewide Worksite Wellness webinar to learn practical strategies for cutting back on added sugar. Presented by LifeStyle Medical Centers, this session will discuss how to:

Reduce your overall sugar intake

Understand the impact of added sugars on your health

Make informed choices about sugar alternatives

The webinar will end with a live demo of a no-sugar-added lemon blueberry “nice cream,” a refreshing and healthier twist on traditional ice cream. The recipe will be shared with all who register.

Sign up here!

Deskercise! Taking Care of Your Body During the Workday
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
Have you ever felt tired and sluggish at work? Do you notice tension in your neck and back pain in the middle of your workday? Spending many of our waking hours sitting at a desk can lead to consequences for our health. However, it can be difficult to find time to exercise! This training will discuss the importance of not being completely sedentary all day, and review practical, easy ways to take care of your body while working a desk job.

Workshop Objectives:

This training will help you:• Learn why sedentary lifestyles are hazardous for your health• Identify exercises to incorporate into your workday• Understand the relationship between physical and mental stress• Practice mind-body connection through stress management exercises

Carolina Recovery: Weekly Social
2025-08-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Food and fellowship for people in or seeking recovery from substance use. All pathways of recovery are welcome and supported.

Please note that this space is exclusively for people in or seeking recovery and is not open to observers or for educational purposes.

Contact one of our officers or contact recovery@unc.edu for location and more information.

Sister Talk: Welcoming the Authentic You
2025-08-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Frank Porter Graham Student Union, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
Sister Talk is a supportive space centered on the experiences of undergraduate women at UNC-Chapel Hill. This program provides opportunities for community building, personal growth, and conversations around identity and resilience. Each session covers a different theme — this week’s focus is on the importance of sisterhood in college.

FALL 2025 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
2025-08-25 16:00 - 19:00
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants skills to recognize signs and provide support someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Just as CPR training helps a layperson without formal medical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid equips a layperson to assist someone in crisis due to mental health and/or substance use challenges.These sessions are sponsored for UNC Faculty, Staff and Students using an ONYEN login.

Public MHFA Trainings are also available.

Moving through Grief and Loss
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00
Coping with the loss of a loved one can be an emotionally trying experience. Whether it’s a parent, co-worker, friend or relative, the reality of losing someone close to you can feel overwhelming. This workshop will help you understand, identify and accept your feelings as well as provide you with coping techniques to help you through the grieving process.

Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:Describe the grieving process• Identify factors that affect how individuals grieve differently• Describe the common emotions that surface during the grieving processDescribe how people experience grief• Describe how people may experience grief physically• Describe how people may experience grief mentally• Describe the differing time frames it may take for people to move through the grieving processIdentify ways to cope with grief• Identify do’s and don’ts for helping other people who are experiencing grief• List several strategies that can help you move through the grieving process• Describe the four stages people go through while grieving
