QW Staff Resources
Filing Your Unemployment Application with the NC Division of Employment Security
You can apply for benefits online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need help, contact our Customer Call Center at 888-737-0259, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You must create an online account to file an application for Unemployment Insurance online. Your account also provides access to the Claimant Self-Service Portal, where you can get information about your claim at any time, such as:
- Claim status
- Payment detail
- Documents and determinations sent to you regarding your claim
- Address, payment method, and tax withholding updates
For information on filing COVID 19 claims go to https://des.nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-nc-unemployment-insurance-information
File a Claim Here (Spanish here) or call 888-737-0259
Community Services and Centers
NC RESTAURANT WORKERS RELEIF FUND
The goal of the NC Restaurant Workers Relief fund is to provide immediate financial assistance to the tens of thousands of cooks, servers, dishwashers, housekeepers, and others who live paycheck-to-paycheck, and suddenly find themselves in distress.
UNITED WAY HOTLINE — NC 2-1-1
NC 2-1-1, a free statewide United Way-funded hotline gives callers access to resources, such as food, financial assistance, electric service payment assistance, food pantry resources, mental health services and other basic needs. This confidential service is available in many languages 24/7, 365 days a year.
Visit their website or dial 2-1-1.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
A comprehensive list of community resources focused on supporting women in the Greensboro area from child-care resources, navigating unemployment benefits, to domestic violence and more.
GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY
Emergency assistance, food pantry, rent and financial assistance. Call 336-553-2657 or email for an appointment.
FAMILY SERVICES OF THE PIEDMONT
Family Service of the Piedmont is a private, not-for-profit agency focused on building safe and healthy families in the Piedmont Triad. They serve more than 19,000 clients each year, addressing issues of domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
Food Pantry, Mental Health Services and more.
Visit their website or call 336-852-4829.
Health
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
FAMILY SERVICES OF THE PIEDMONT
Family Service of the Piedmont is a private, not-for-profit agency focused on building safe and healthy families in the Piedmont Triad. They serve more than 19,000 clients each year, addressing issues of domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability.
GREENSBORO MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Peer support specialists are available. Please call 336-373-1402, Monday through Friday, to schedule your appointment. Take care of yourself in the meantime!
STRONG MINDS/MENTES FUERTES
Mental health screening, phone-based support, and case management (Spanish/English)
Visit their website or call 366-256-8567.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Here’s a full list of online meetings in Greensboro.
Visit their website or 336-854-4278.
INTERACTIVE RESOURCE CENTER
Case management, medical clinic, mental health nurse.
Visit their website or call the helpline at 336-332-0824.
Food
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
FOOD FINDER HIGH POINT
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC
FOODPANTRIES.ORG (NC)
CARY: Visit their website.
GREENSBORO: Visit their website.
DAYSTAR CHURCH DRIVE-UP MEALS
Partnering with Out of the Garden Project to provide food to anyone who drives up between 11:30 and 12:30, on MWF, at 1806 Merritt Drive in Greensboro.
Safety
GUILFORD COUNTRY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
Call ahead for services 336-641-7233 (SAFE) if you are feeling unsafe in your home.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.