Crisis & Emergency Resources 

There may be times when you feel overwhelmed and that your usual ways of coping are no longer working. If you're in urgent need and cannot wait for a scheduled appointment, or if you're not yet connected to a mental health professional, please know that there are people and services ready to help you.

    • Call 911 or present to your local emergency room for life-threatening emergencies or immediate danger.

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate support, available 24/7 across North Carolina.

    • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678 for confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.

    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor from anywhere in the U.S., including North Carolina

    • Therapeutic Alternatives Mobile Crisis Team: 1-877-626-1772

    • 24/7 Free National Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms (in English and Spanish): Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for confidential support and shelter resources.

    • NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Provides statewide information on shelters, safety planning, and emergency support: https://www.nccadv.org.

    • Haven House Youth Services: Crisis support for youth under 24 in Raleigh: 600 W. Cabarrus Street | 919-833-3312.

    • Youth Crisis Services Across NC: Call 2-1-1 to connect with local youth emergency services.

  • Ask the Psychologist – NC Psychological Foundation Lecture Series:


    Explore a wide variety of psychology topics through the Ask the Psychologist lecture series hosted by the NC Psychological Association. Each session provides expert insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based information that you can watch from the comfort of your home.