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Mental Health Resources

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You Are Not Alone

Whatever you are navigating right now—whether it feels heavy, confusing, or overwhelming—please know that your feelings are completely valid and you are not alone. Countless people have stood where you are standing right now, feeling unsure of what comes next, and found a path forward through community, professional guidance, and compassionate support.

Help is available, and there are people ready to listen, support, and walk alongside you without judgment whenever you are ready. You matter, your story matters, and hope is always within reach. Just take it one step, and one moment, at a time.

  • Call 911 for any immediate danger to life.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7/365.
  • Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741. Free, confidential, 24/7. 
  • HopelineNC — 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525. Free, confidential listening and referrals. 
  • Hope4NC Helpline — 1-855-587-3463. Crisis outreach, emotional support, and referrals. 24/7. (NCDHHS)
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people) — 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org. 24/7. 
  • SAMHSA National Helpline (mental health & substance use treatment referrals) — 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP). Free, confidential, 24/7/365.
  • NAMI North Carolina Helpline — 1-800-451-9682, or text 919-999-6527, or email helpline@naminc.org. Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (until 8:30 p.m. Thursdays). Support and information for individuals and families navigating a mental health condition. 
  • Your student's school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist — first point of contact for day-to-day concerns; can also coordinate referrals.
  • Hazel Health virtual therapy — Our district has partnered with Hazel Health to offer free virtual mental health counseling to K-12 students, accessible during and outside school hours. Enroll in 5 minutes.