Crisis & Emergency Hotlines
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — all free and confidential.
Identity Alignment Coaching
Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7. For suicidal crisis, emotional distress, substance use crises, or concern for a loved one.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 by text. Trained crisis counselors available now.
Hope4NC Emotional Support Line
Free emotional support and resource connection for North Carolinians — available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support for those affected by domestic violence. Also text START to 88788.
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families. Available 24/7.
Trans Lifeline
Peer support by and for transgender individuals. Run by and for the trans community.
North Carolina Community Support Resources
Because wellness is about the whole person — housing, food, mental health, family, and more.
Identity Alignment Coaching
Dial 211 or 1-888-892-1162. Available 24/7 in all 100 NC counties. Connects you to food, shelter, housing, mental health, parenting, transportation, healthcare, and employment assistance.
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Food Assistance
Call 211 to find local food pantries, emergency food assistance, community meal programs, and SNAP/Food and Nutrition Services.
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Housing & Homelessness Support
If you are homeless, at risk of eviction, living in unsafe housing, or need emergency shelter — contact NC 211, the Local Coordinated Entry System, or Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.
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Parenting & Family Support
Contact NC 211 for parenting classes, childcare assistance, family counseling, children's behavioral health services, school support programs, and family crisis services.
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Substance Use Recovery
Support for alcohol, drug, and withdrawal crises, treatment referrals, and recovery resources.
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Mental Health Support
Education, support groups, family support, and mental health advocacy — plus peer support from individuals with lived experience of mental health recovery.
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Transitional Housing & Reentry
For individuals leaving shelters, seeking recovery housing, reentering after incarceration, or needing transitional living or supportive housing programs.
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Specialized Support
Additional support lines for specific communities and needs.
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