Coronavirus in North Carolina: How to get help
The coronavirus pandemic has stretched resources and finances for many North Carolinians who have been furloughed or laid off because their employers had to close down in the wake of stay-at-home orders.
For others, being forced to stay home has added stress to already present health problems.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Below are phone numbers, email addresses and links to a range of services that can offer help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to get help with your rent and utility bills
▪ NC 211 Rental Assistance search
▪ NC 211 utility bill assistance options
▪ Needhelppayingbills.com utility company assistance programs
How to get food assistance
▪ For information on food access, shelter, child care and more from the 211 hotline: Call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162
▪ Search for help on NC 211’s database
▪ See if you’re eligible and apply for Food and Nutrition Services (Food Stamps)
▪ Raleigh Food Bank: Call 919-875-0707 or go to 1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh
▪ Durham Food Bank: Call 919-956-2513 or go to 2700 Angier Avenue, Suite A, Durham, NC
▪ Urban Ministries Food and Prescription Assistance: 1390 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh NC 27603 or call 919-836-1642
How to get help with child care costs
▪ See if you’re eligible and apply for NCDHHS child care financial assistance
▪ Wake County child care subsidy program
▪ Durham County Social Services child care services
How to get help for your small business
▪ Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business COVID-19 capital relief resource for entrepreneurs
▪ NC Commerce business resources
▪ Small business center network COVID-19 resources
▪ Information about the U.S. Small Business Association PPP loan
How to get help for domestic violence
▪ NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence list of county providers
▪ InterAct of Wake County Domestic Violence line: 919-828-7740 or toll-free 866-291-0855
▪ Durham Crisis Response Center crisis line: 919-403-9425
▪ Compass Center for Women and Families crisis line: 919-929-7122
How to get help for mental health
▪ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
▪ National Suicide Prevention chat and video service for deaf, hard of hearing, hearing loss
▪ Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463
How to get help with substance abuse
▪ Alcoholics Anonymous for Franklin, Wake and Warren counties: 919-783-6144 or raleighaa.com
▪ Capital Area Narcotics Anonymous, serving Raleigh to Rocky Mount
▪ Alliance Health, DHHS substance abuse services for Wake, Durham, Johnston and Cumberland counties: 919-651-8401. Crisis line: 800-510-9132
How to get help if you’re an artist
▪ Apply for the NC Artist Relief Fund
▪ Apply for the National Artist Relief Fund
▪ Apply for the Orange County Art Supports Fund
