Crisis Hotlines and Other Resources
It's important to remember that hotlines are not just for suicidal thoughts; you can call for an anxiety attack, depression, loneliness, help with preventing a drug or alcohol relapse, etc. You can get advice on how to get away from a violent partner or what to do after a sexual assault. There are many different types of support and a lot of information out there. I've listed a few here just to give you an idea.
- National Crisis Hotline - 988
- Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
Marginalized Races/Ethnicities
- Afghan refugee mental healthcare - (800) 615-6514
- El Centro Hispano (Services for Hispanics/Latinos in the Triangle area) -https://elcentronc.org/community-health/
- Black Mental Health Alliance: directory for vetted, culturally competent therapists - (410) 338-2642, https://blackmentalhealth.com/connect-with-a-therapist/
- U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI-NC) - https://refugees.org/nc/
LGBTQ+
- Excellent variety of resources listed here - Be Bold PsychNC
- Transgender health provider lookup - https://www.wpath.org/provider/search
- LGBTQ+ friendly health provider lookup - https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/
- Raleigh LGBTQ+ Center - https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/
- Durham LGBTQ+ Center - https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/
- Healthcare information for aging members - https://www.retireguide.com/guides/lgbtq-elder-health-care/
Interpersonal (Domestic) Violence and Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence Hotline - (800) 799-7233
- Specific Domestic Violence hotlines
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) - (800) 656-4673, https://rainn.org/
- InterAct (assistance in Wake County with domestic violence or sexual assault) - (919) 828-7740, https://interactofwake.org/
- Wealth of information on all types of sexual abuse, including legal info - https://helpingsurvivors.org/
Military and Veterans
- Military OneSource - (800) 342-9647 - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
- Women Veterans in NC -https://wvssinc.wildapricot.org/
- Raleigh Vet Center - (919) 361-6419, https://www.va.gov/raleigh-vet-center/
- Directory for NC veteran services - https://nc4vets.org/
- Info on asbestos exposure and mesothelioma (note-the VA claims assistance hasn't been vetted. Always use caution with any offer of this type) -https://www.asbestos.com/veterans/
Incarceration/Re-entry
- Wake County re-entry assistance - https://www.wakelrc.org/
- Healthcare and assistance for formerly incarcerated people with health issues - NC FIT
- Assistance for women who are or were incarcerated - https://arise-collective.org/
Substance and Alcohol Use
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline - (800) 662-4357
- Alcoholics Anonymous - aa.org
- Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org
- SMART Recovery - www.smartrecovery.org
- Access to Naloxone kits
- NC Statewide guide to substance use services, including methadone clinics, syringe exchange, etc.