Healthy Heels is entering a new season, and the message is simple: support is available, and you do not have to navigate campus life alone.
The Heels Care Network helps connect students to care, encouragement, and community. As part of the Healthy Heels collaboration, we work alongside Student Wellness, CAPS, Campus Care at Carolina, and Campus Recreation to strengthen the culture of care at Carolina.
This year, we’re continuing to focus on what students need most: clear pathways to support, a welcoming campus environment, and a community that looks out for one another.
The Healthy Heels Philosophy
Our approach to wellness makes space for the many ways individuals and communities strive for and support each other’s health. We believe that:
- Health is a journey. Wellness looks different for everyone, and it takes real effort — but that effort is worth it. Wherever you are is the perfect place to move forward.
- Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our identities, culture, finances, experiences, and environment all shape our health. Healthy Heels are committed to creating welcoming spaces and honest conversations that meet people where they are so everyone has access to the resources that keep you well.
- Your goals are your own. We’ll support what’s already working for you and offer new ideas to explore.
- Community matters. The people and environments around you influence your health in real ways. That’s why we focus on systems and surroundings, not just individual choices.
- It’s all connected. Your health supports your success. Healthy students learn better, focus longer, and enjoy college more.
- We rely on science and research. Social media trends can be fun, but not when it comes to knowing what’s best for health. We’ll share strategies grounded in research so you can make informed choices.
- Health comes in every size. Wellness isn’t about what you look like — it’s about how you live and feel.
- Sexuality is normal and healthy. We provide honest, easy-to-understand sexual health information and services without judgment.
- Together, we can prevent violence. We help Tar Heels understand the root causes of violence and how to build a safer, more respectful campus for everyone.
We need your help.
You are a critical part of the health and wellness landscape at UNC-Chapel Hill. We encourage you to…
- Share your ideas and feedback with us and throughout campus. Share thoughts with Healthy Heels like health topics, events to promote, or any other feedback you have about how we can support health and wellbeing here at Carolina.
- Connect with us on one of our many social media platforms, like @UNCHealthyHeels and @UNCCampusRec.
- Get involved with health and wellness initiatives on campus.
Heels Care means you can find someone who cares anywhere on campus. If you need help taking the next step for your mental health, or supporting a friend doing so, reach out.