Recovery Resources | Governor's Recovery Office for Western NC

Scroll below to find additional resources to help North Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene. If you have information about other recovery resources not listed below, you can send details to wncrecovery@nc.gov.

Recovery Funding for Communities

Area Development Grant Funding

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

Golden LEAF Foundation

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

WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund

Mountain BizWorks, with support from the Golden LEAF Foundation, is providing vital and rapid relief loans to Western North Carolina small businesses impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

Assistance with Repairs and Access

Tech Resources Finder

The Tech Finder Tool is available to find 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.

Resources for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind

Helene resources for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind are offered by NC DHHS. Get help replacing a lost or damaged hearing aid or cochlear implant and find other recovery-related guidance and resources, including videos in ASL with captions.

Private Roads and Bridges Repair Assistance

Property owners across western North Carolina can request assistance with the repair of private roads, culverts, pipes, or bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene. Apply for assistance through the North Carolina Private Road and Bridge Program (NC-PRB).

Disaster-Related Mental Health Resources

Access Mental Health Support

The NC Department of Health and Human Services can help people impacted by Helene find someone to talk to. Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or the Disability and Disaster Hotline at 800-626-4959. Find and share these and other resources like 988, access to counseling, opioid treatment, and emergency access to medication.

Story Workbook: Hurricane Helene

The NC Department of Health and Human Services offers this story workbook 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 Groups and Organizations

North Carolina Association of County Commissioners

Find Hurricane Helene resources to help counties affected by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Center for Nonprofits

Access resources offered for the non-profit community through the NC Center for Nonprofits.

North Carolina Chamber

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

UNC School of Government

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