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In an Emergency, dial 911, and then notify CCCC Security.
For students experiencing a medical or life threatening emergency, call 911. If you need the police, ask for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer. CIT officers have received training in assisting persons experiencing mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and substance use challenges. These officers have also received training in situation de-escalation.
Campus Security and Local Police/Sheriff Offices
Chatham County
Sheriff's Department
(919) 542-2811
Harnett County
Campus Security
(910) 814-8813
Harnett Co. Sheriff
(910) 893-9111
Lillington Police Dept.
(910) 893-3015
Dunn Police Dept.
(910) 892-2399
Lee County
Campus Security
(919) 718-7512
Lee Co. Sheriff
(919) 718-4577
Sanford Police Dept.
(919) 775-8268
Pittsboro
Campus Security
(919) 542-8066 or (919) 542-8011
Police Department
(919) 542-3200
Siler City
Campus Security
(919) 545-8680 or (919) 545-8661
Police Department
(919) 742-5626
Child Care Resources
Child Care Assistance
The Child Care Grant Program provides financial assistance for parents returning to school.
Students in College/University Transfer, associate's degree, and diploma programs may apply. They must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current academic year and must be eligible to receive the Pell Grant. Online-only students are not eligible for the Child Care Grant Program.
Funding is limited; the program provides assistance for 8 to 12 students per year. Students with the greatest need will be served first. Eligibility criteria will be strictly enforced and may change without notice. For more information, check out the Child Care Assistance website.
Emergency Financial Assistance
James French Dreamkeeper Student Emergency Fund
The Dreamkeeper Fund provides just-in-time support for students facing emergency expenses that may derail them from completing their education or training program.
What to Know:
- ALL currently enrolled students at CCCC are eligible for the Dreamkeeper Fund
- Students can receive up to $400 once per academic year
- Students must provide documentation of a one-time, time-limited emergency expense
- Eligible expenses included: transportation, childcare, utilities, car repairs, tuition, books, course equipment or supplies, certification expenses, and MORE.
- The Dreamkeeper Committee will respond to applications as quickly as possible, and always within two business days.
You can Apply online to the Dreamkeeper Fund.
Funds provided in part by:

Finish Line Grants
In an effort to support student success and completion at NC Community Colleges, Governor Roy Cooper announced the Finish Line Grant Program in July 2018. Many times students are faced with unforeseen financial circumstances that can impact the completion of their education or training program. Up to $1,000 per student is available in Finish Line Grant funding to help students overcome those financial barriers.
What to Know:
- Students currently enrolled in any curriculum program and any occupational continuing education program are eligible for the Finish Line Grant Program.
- Eligible students will have completed 50% of their education or training program and show an economic hardship.
- Students must enroll in the WIOA Adult Program at their local NC Works Center to receive funding from the Finish Line Grant Program. CCCC can help with this process.
- The Finish Line Grant program can help pay for transportation, childcare, tuition, utilities, car repairs, rent costs, and MORE!
Find out more about the Finish Line Grant and apply online.
Food Assistance or Food Bank - Ruby McSwain Cougar Market
The Ruby McSwain Cougar Market, CCCC's FREE Food Pantry aspires to support student success by ensuring that no student goes hungry because of a lack of income or access to food. The Cougar Market is stocked with non-perishable snacks and meal items to temporarily alleviate immediate food insecurity for students and their families. In cases of persistent lack of access to food, Cougar Market works with students to connect them to appropriate community resources.
What to Know:
- Any currently enrolled student can access the Cougar Market
- The Food Pantry is open Monday - Friday, 10 - 2 p.m. and by appointment - contact Emily Hare at ehare@cccc.edu to set an appointment.
- The Food Pantry is located in Douglas H. Wilkinson Sr. Hall on the Lee Main Campus
- Can't get to Lee Main Campus? Hunger Free Zones can also be found at the locations listed below. At these locations, you can get immediate access to food and communicate future food-related needs to the noted Hunger Free Zone contact.
Lee County
Bell Welcome Center
Adam Wade – Admissions
Budd Hall
Cathy Woelfle
CFC Building, Gym
Carl Bryan
Classroom & Fitness Center
Sandra Bowen
CWI
Tammie Quick
Wilkinson
John Ainsworth
CCCC Library – Lee Campus
Jessica Thomas
Hockaday Hall
Jessica Rogers - TRiO
Keller Health Building
Karen Lassiter
Joyner
Lett Hall
Bianka Stumpf
Marchant Hall (Science Building)
Dave Baker, Emily Hare, Lisa Brown, Scott Byington
VMT Building
Megan Kelly
Financial Aid
Isaac Smith
Harnett County
Con-Ed Building
Pamela Fincher
Harnett Health Sciences
Consuela Blaizes
Academic Assistance Center
Jon Matthews and Trinnette Nichols (interim)
Cosmetology
Susan Johnson
CCCC Library – Harnett County
Morgan Pruitt
Chatham County
Main Office, Building 41 (Main Campus)
Linda Bradford
Siler City Center
Tammie Quick
The CCCC Food Pantry operates through donations from students, faculty, staff, and the community and in partnership with the Christians United Outreach Center and the Food Bank of North Carolina.
Holiday Support - Angel Tree
Angel Tree provides toys and clothes to children of current curriculum CCCC students in need during the holiday season. Students can submit their children for consideration for the program. If selected, they will be placed on our "eTree" for adoption. Current students, staff, and faculty are then able to adopt an Angel.
Find out more about the Angel Tree Program.
Housing and Independent Living Assistance - S.T.A.R.S. Program
The S.T.A.R.S. Program is a self-sufficiency program designed to help low-income residents in Johnston, Lee and Harnett County identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented them from becoming independent. S.T.A.R.S. areas of concentration include: Employment, Education, Housing, Financial Literacy (budgeting) and goal-setting. If you are interested in making a positive change in your life, the lives of your family and your community ... contact us today.
Want more information? Check out The S.T.A.R.S. Program website
Apply Now to the S.T.A.R.S. Program
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Lee County Office
(919) 776-0746
225 Steele St., Sanford, NC -
Harnett County Office
(910) 814-8360
745 Shawtown Rd, Suite A, Lillington, NC
LGBTQ+ Resources - Safe Zone
Overview
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact one of the Safe Zone Allies listed below or
Adam Wade
awade064@cccc.edu
(919) 718-7526
CCCC Allies
Lee Main Campus
- Adam Wade
- Amy Berrier
- Erin Blakeley
- Thea Boyer
- Lauren Braly
- Mary Brown
- Kels Brucker
- Dr. Carl Bryan
- Meghan Reece Brown
- Scott Byington
- Amanda Carter
- Joelle Chase
- Alyson Cochrane
- Jennifer Dillon
- Becky Finken
- Talia Friday
- Lincoln Frye
- Brittney L. Goldston
- Amy Gustavson
- J. Reid Haslup
- Cristy Holmes
- Ken Hoyle
- Christy Jones
- Shawna Jones
- Princess Lane
- Zack Ledwell
- Kassandra Lyles
- Denise Martin
- Jairo McMican
- Crissy Miller
- Harleigh Monaghan
- Stephanie Morco
- Ellie Mummert
- Michelle Patterson
- Justin Pedley
- Shirley Rijkse
- Mary Schmid Carter
- Dr. Jen Servi-Roberts
- Dr. Lisa Smelser
- Morgan Steele
- Bianka Stumpf
- Jessica Thomas
- BJ Thompson
- Haley Thomas
- Summerlin Page Webb
- Douglas Wells
- Heather Willett
Chatham Main Campus
Harnett Main Campus
Preferred Name Change Form
If your chosen name is different than your legal name, please complete the following form and submit to Jamie Childress, Dean of Enrollment at jchill111@cccc.edu
Any name changes made the week prior to the start of the semester or during a semester will immediately change on class rosters but will not update in Blackboard until the following semester.
Please be aware that by completing and signing this form that you consent that all mailings sent to your home address will be addressed using your preferred name.
To change your display name in Cougarmail, please take few minutes to view the instructional video.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Central Carolina Community College serves the public without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex and sexual orientation, gender, family status, disability status, veteran status, or any health or genetic information.
LGBTQ+ Resources
- HELPLINES
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in crisis or distress
(800) 273-TALK (8255) - The Trevor Project
National crisis line serving the LGBTQ youth community, also with chat, text, and social networking options
(866) 488-7386 - GLBT National Help Center
Free, confidential telephone /internet peer-counseling, information, and resources
(888) 843-4564 (all ages)
(800) 246-7743 (under 25) - Trans Lifeline
Crisis line serving trans people
(877) 565-8860
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Laptop Checkout
Do you need a laptop to complete your online classes? We currently have laptops available to check out through the library (subject to availability). Please come into the library at the Lee or Harnett campuses to check out a laptop.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health and Community Resources (pdf)
The mental health resources are a collection of resources by each CCCC county. The list does not reflect an endorsement of any given provider or service by CCCC.
Student Assistance Program
The Student Assistance Program offers free, confidential, short-term counseling and personal consultation to ALL students (Curriculum, Workforce Continuing Education, Career and College Ready, Dual Enrollment, and their permanent household family members) at Central Carolina Community College. Students get 3 sessions per issue, with unlimited issues.
The SAP has a network of counselors that are conveniently located. They can help you improve or resolve personal difficulties whether big or small or school-related.
Some examples of concerns that the SAP addresses include:
- Family conflict
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Stress, anxiety, or depression
- Goal setting
- Legal and financial issues
- Alcohol or drug use
- School-related issues
Confidentiality is one of the most important features of the SAP. No one will know that you have used this resource unless you offer that information or unless someone’s safety is threatened.
There is no cost to you for your phone calls or virtual, phone or face-to-face visits with the SAP. The North Carolina Community College System covers all expenses for this program.
To seek assistance through the Student Assistance Program, simply call (704) 529-1428 or (800) 633-3353. Additionally, students can request an appointment by visiting the SAP Website. Students can make appointments during the daytime or evening hours. Staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to assist you.
Additionally, the SAP provides student-life resources for such issues as legal and financial consultation, online learning and resources. Go to the SAP Website and log in with the following information:
- Username: ccccsap
- Password: guest
Aunt Bertha
Search for Support in your area through Aunt Bertha!
Military & Veterans Resources - Green Zone
Veterans Crisis Line Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Call (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1), chat online, and text including support for deaf and hard of hearing.
NCServes/NCCare360 stands committed to coordinate care for our community's active duty, veterans, and military connected families.
CCCC's Military Program understands the unique needs of service members and their spouses and make it possible for you to finish your college education, regardless of location.
Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Angie Estes
aeste980@cccc.edu
Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education.
Director of Veterans Upward Bound and Military Affiliated Initiatives
Jen Servi-Roberts
(919) 718-7539
jservi-roberts@cccc.edu
Green Zone Trained Employees
- Adana Arnold
- Barbara Bera
- Linda Bradford
- Mary Brown
- Thea Boyer
- Amanda Carter
- Mary Schmid Carter
- Christi Copes
- Jennifer Dillon
- Angie Estes
- Lincoln Frye
- Jessica Gonzalez
- Amy Gustavson
- J. Reid Haslup
- Lillian Hatton
- Jessica Hinsley
- Anna Hoel
- Audra Kallimanis
- Lisa Knight
- Princess Lane
- Derek K. Lewis
- Karmisha G Hernandez Luciano
- Denise Martin
- Jaime McLeod
- Heather Ocegueda
- Suzannah Palumbo
- Tom Peters
- Christina Piard
- Morgan Pruitt
- April Raines
- Jennifer Servi-Roberts
- Samantha Sillaman
- Morgan Steele
- Faye Stone
- Haley Thomas
- BJ Thompson
- Adam Wade
Other Community Resources
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Professional Clothing Assistance - Ruby McSwain Career Closet
The Ruby McSwain Career Closet is located in Wilkinson Hall and is managed by Phi Beta Lambda (Student Business Organization). The Career Closet is a clothing resource for students to be able to obtain professional dress for job interviews, upcoming career fairs, or other events where students would need professional dress.
If interested in visiting the Career Closet, complete the attached form and submit to any of the following staff members:
Aucompaugh, Mary Ann
Dept. Chair of Business Technologies
(919) 718-7464
maucompaugh@cccc.edu
Haley, Martin
Lead Accounting Instructor
(919) 718-7272
mhaley@cccc.edu
Riddle, Pam
OST Instructor
(910) 814-8842
priddle@cccc.edu
Rijkse, Shirley
Lead Instructor HR & Workforce Readiness
(919) 718-7446
srijkse@cccc.edu
Stainback, Erynn
Accounting Instructor
(919) 718-7571
estai049@cccc.edu
Interested in donating to the Career Closet? Any help with donations is appreciated. Contact Shirley Rijkse at srijkse@cccc.edu.
Single Stop
Are life circumstances making it hard for you to focus on your education? Single Stop can help.
Central Carolina Community College partners with Single Stop, a non-profit organization, to create a one-stop shop that can connect you with a variety of resources you may need to stay focused on your academic goals. Single Stop helps students to get screened for multiple government benefits and local community resources, receive assistance in accessing those benefits and follow-up to make sure they're successful. Students can get screened quickly and it is completely free for qualifying Central Carolina Community College students.
Please email singlestop@cccc.edu for more information. You may also contact the CCCC Single Stop Coordinator, Ruth Purgason, at rpurg999@cccc.edu.