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Free Plant-Powered Wednesday lunch with pasta, orange, juice, and chips, sponsored by HCC Educational Foundation.

Thank you to the Jain Family Foundation for sponsoring free plant-powered lunch for students!
Wednesdays starting at noon in the Duncan Hall lobby (while supplies last).

Federal Executive Orders

HCC is committed to helping our students, faculty, and staff understand their rights and responsibilities under new orders and policy changes. Stay informed about key executive orders related to higher education.

Basic Needs and Emergency Support

Help with Daily Essentials

Safe and secure access to food, housing, and health care are critical to your academic success. If you struggle with these basic needs, you are not alone. These resources can help, so you can focus on learning.

Food Assistance

The Fueling Dragons program offers a number of resources for food and nutrition assistance, from an on-campus food pantry to recipes, video tutorials, and workshops. Links to community resources are also available.
Additional Resources:

Home, Family, Health and Wellness

HCC Counseling Center can provide guidance to finding resources for a range of issues from mental health, addiction, and domestic violence to assistance with housing, child care, and energy needs.
The Wellness Center offers programs for stress reduction, health, and personal well-being.
For urgent mental health or substance abuse issues, see our emergency counseling service page.
A number of community resources are available to support various needs - listed here.
Additional resources:
- Maryland Family Network
- Housing Search Tool
- Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services
- Maryland Legal Aid
- Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
- Internet Essentials: Low-cost, high-speed internet
- Free WiFi in Howard County
- Homeless Hotline: 888-731-0999
- CareAPP

If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 9-1-1.

For emergency mental health services, call the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center at 410-531-6677, or go directly to the Howard County General Hospital Emergency Room (410-740-7777).