Recovery Resource Hub

Scroll below to find resources available to help North Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene. Use the drop-down menu to display different categories of resources. If you have information about other recovery resources not listed below, you can send details to wncrecovery@nc.gov.

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Access Free Civil Legal Assistance

People in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene can access free civil legal assistance through Pisgah Legal Services.

Access Mental Health Support (HOPE4NC)

There is no right or wrong way to feel in a disaster. It is essential that you have the resources you need, when and where you need them. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services can help people impacted by Helene find someone to talk with.

Access Resilience Trainings

Attend weekly trainings offered for first responders, health care workers, volunteers, and others who are looking for tools to support their friends, neighbors, and loved ones during this difficult time. This resource is offered by Resources for Resilience in partnership with Vaya Health.

Area Development Grant Funding

The Appalachian Regional Commission uses Congressionally appropriated funds to invest in Appalachia’s economic and community development through grants.

Assistance for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations

Find recovery resources for businesses and chambers offered by the NC Chamber.

Assistance for Local Governments

Find support for municipalities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Assistance for Local Governments

Find resources to help counties affected by Hurricane Helene.

Assistance for Local Governments

Local governments can access assistance with Hurricane Helene recovery through the UNC School of Government. Topics include Local Government Authority, Mutual Aid, Finance, Procurement, Utilities, Public Health, and Planning and Permitting.

Assistance for Nonprofit Organizations

Access Hurricane Helene recovery resources offered for the nonprofit community through the NC Center for Nonprofits.

Behavioral Health Tipsheet

Find a list of resources offering help for people recovering from Hurricane Helene. These mental and behavioral resources for children, adolescents and adults are provided through the NC Division of Mental Health and the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Disaster Relief for Independent Restaurants

Independent restaurant and bar owners can apply for financial relief to help address immediate needs to stay in business, including property damage, temporary operating expenses, lost inventory, and more, through the IRC and Chase Disaster Relief Fund.

FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program makes approximately $1.45 billion in disaster recovery funding available to American communities nationwide that received major disaster declarations due to hurricanes, wildfires, severe storms and

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is a FEMA-funded program designed to reduce or eliminate future damages and loss following a disaster. HMGP can potentially help with mitigation methods such as structure elevation, structural reinforcement, and the buyout of damaged properties.

Hurricane Helene Business Edge Fund

The Hurricane Helene Business Edge Fund offers $500,000 in grant funding for local workforce boards most impacted by the storm to help western North Carolina communities retain jobs and businesses.

Legal Help for Disaster-Related Issues

Access free legal help for disaster-related issues, including applying for FEMA or other assistance, appealing benefit denials, protecting against scams or contractor fraud, addressing housing problems like evictions, foreclosures, or unsafe conditions, replacing lost documents, and guiding survi

NC Private Road and Bridge Reimbursement Program

The North Carolina Private Road and Bridge Program (NC-PRB) was established to assist property owners across western North Carolina with damages from Helene. The interest form for state-managed repair and reconstruction of private roads and bridges is closed.

Rapid Resets

Rapid Reset tools help us calm down quickly during times of stress. They can be used alone or with someone else when life gets tough. As you use them, pay special attention to any comfortable physical feelings you notice.

Relief Funding for Child Care Centers

Relief is available for child care centers, family child care homes, before- and after- school programs (0-5 or 0-12), Head Starts, and NC Pre-K programs recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program

The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement program that will prioritize low- to moderate-income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children, and/or disabled household members impacted by Hurricane Helene in one of 29 li

Resource Team Opportunity for Helene-Impacted Communities

Hurricane Helene-impacted communities can request to receive on-site economic recovery assistance through one- to two-day Resource Team visits that are tailored to meet communities’ unique needs.

Resources for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind

Hurricane Helene recovery resources for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind are offered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Resources to Support Immediate Relief

Golden LEAF is making resources available to organizations to support immediate relief for individuals and families, including repairing homes, addressing unmet needs, and helping with the transition out of FEMA-supported housing programs.

Small Business Infrastructure Grants for Local Governments (SmBIZ)

Local governments in North Carolina located in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply for grants from the new Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program (SmBIZ), a $55 million fund designed to rebuild the damaged infrastructure that small businesses rely on to operate and thrive.

Story Workbook: Hurricane Helene

This story workbook offers as a resource for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their care partners. Care partners can use this book to help explain hurricanes to the person with I/DD. It is written in plain language with visuals to support understanding.

Support for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

The Down to Earth Lead program is a pilot program that Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) is deploying in Appalachia.

Tech Resources Finder

The Tech Finder Tool is available to help people use the internet, locate public computers and Wi-Fi, and access digital classes across North Carolina. This tool is offered by the NC Department of Information Technology.

Technical Assistance for Businesses

Small- and medium-sized businesses located in economically distressed communities can access a wide array of technical assistance from NCGrowth, including financial analysis, manufacturing process improvement, natural resource management planning.

WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund

Mountain BizWorks, with support from the Golden LEAF Foundation, is providing rapid relief loans to western North Carolina small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.