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Don’t try to deal with mental health issues alone. Here’s where you can get help in NC

By Kimberly Cataudella

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Confronting a campus crisis

The deaths of five NC State students sound the alarm for mental health care and suicide prevention. Is the university doing enough?

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Mental health resources — especially amid the pandemic, and even more so on college campuses — have been limited.

Here’s a list for anyone who needs help.

Find resources for immediate help below, and scroll down to find resources for specific people groups in and around the Triangle.

For immediate help during a mental health crisis

  • Mental Health America compiled a list of resources for immediate help:

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988. As of July 16, the new three-digit number will be available for calls and texting for those in distress. The old number, 800-273-8255, still works. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7. (More: suicidepreventionlifeline.org)

    • Disaster Distress Helpline: The national Disaster Distress Helpline is available for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 800-985-5990 to be connected to a trained, caring counselor 24/7. (More: samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline)

    • Crisis Text Line: Text “MHA” to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7. (More: crisistextline.org)

    • The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678. A national 24/7, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. (More: thetrevorproject.org)

    • Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860. Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. (More: translifeline.org/hotline)

    • Dial 2-1-1: If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare or other essential services, visit 211.org or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Run by the United Way. (More: www.211.org)

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: For any victims and survivors who need support, call 800-799-7233. If you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text “LOVEIS” to 22522. (More: www.thehotline.org)

    • StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call 844-762-8483. The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST. (More: strongheartshelpline.org)

    • The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. (More: rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline)

    • Caregiver Help Desk: Contact Caregiver Action Network’s Care Support Team by dialing 855-227-3640. Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST. (More: caregiveraction.org)

    • The Partnership for Drug-free Kids Helpline: Call 855-378-4373 if you are having difficulty accessing support for your family, or if a loved one struggling with addiction faces care or treatment challenges resulting from COVID-19 circumstances. Support is available in English and Spanish from 9 a.m. to midnight EST on weekdays and from noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. (More: drugfree.org/get-support)

    • Physician Support Line: The Physician Support Line is available at 888-409-0141 every day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. (More: physiciansupportline.com)(Source:

    (Source: mhanational.org/crisisresources)

Get help for anyone in need

Help for LGBTQ+ people

Help for people of color

Help for children, teens and families

  • A New Life Service: 919-877-6101 (More: anlstherapy.com)

  • HopeLine: 919-231-4525. The crisis line is available 24/7. (More: hopeline-nc.org)

  • KidSCope Outreach Services: 919-358-3585. This service is available for children between 0 and 5 years old, and there are bilingual offerings. (More: fcrinc.org/portfolio-items/kidscope-early-intervention)

  • Pinnacle Family Services: 919-790-8580 (More: pinnaclefamilyservices.com)

  • SAFEchild: 919-743-6140 (More: safechildnc.org)

Help for people with disabilities

  • Monarch: 866-272-7826. Monarch provides support for North Carolinians with developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental illness and substance abuse disorders. (More: monarchnc.org)

  • NC Start: 800-662-1779 ext. 8730. This program provides service to North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (More: rhahealthservices.org/nc-start)

Help for people experiencing homelessness

This story was originally published October 11, 2021 at 3:15 PM.

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Confronting a campus crisis

The deaths of five NC State students sound the alarm for mental health care and suicide prevention. Is the university doing enough?

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