The Basic Needs Resource Center (BNRC) is part of the Division of Student Affairs. The BNRC connects students with on- and off-campus resources and services in areas such as housing and food insecurity, clothing, pregnancy and parenting support and short-term emergency aid.
Our Team’s Impact
As of Sept. 2025
Volunteer Impact Hours
1,016
Individual Contributions
817
All enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate and international students are eligible for services offered by the Basic Needs Resources Center. Pregnant and parenting resources are available to both students and university employees.
Resources & Services
- Temoc’s Closet, an on-campus closet for free clothing and hygiene products.
- Menstrual products across the UTD campus
- Support for pregnant and parenting Comets
- Emergency aid resources for in-need students
- Support to students of concern referred to the BAIT team
- And more!
Quick Links
Other Resources
In an emergency, dial 911 immediately.
In non-emergency situations, dial 972-883-2222 for UT Dallas Police.
988 Lifeline Chat and Text connects you with caring crisis counselors for emotional support.
If you are in crisis and need to speak to a mental health professional, call UTD TALK (972-883-8255).