Mental health is an epidemic that is affecting one in four people around the world.
You are not alone. There is help and there is hope.
Channel 9 is committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and offering real solutions. See resources available in a county near you:
- Alexander County
- Anson County
- Ashe County
- Avery County
- Burke County
- Cabarrus County
- Caldwell County
- Catawba County
- Chester County
- Chesterfield County
- Cleveland County
- Gaston County
- Iredell County
- Lancaster County
- Lincoln County
- Mecklenburg County
- Richmond County
- Rowan County
- Stanly County
- Union County
- Watauga County
- York County
Nation-wide assistance
988 - The national number for mental health crises and suicide prevention in the United States is 988.
Like “911,” the new “988” provides an easy-to-remember three-digit number that people can call during an emergency. The number connects you with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. There, the caller will get immediate help from one of more than 200 crisis centers.
Mental Health America - provides the most comprehensive mental health ranking for the United States. We believe that gathering and providing up-to-date data and information about disparities faced by individuals with mental health problems is a tool for change.
- Contact: 703-684-7722
- Contact: 704-365-3454 (Carolinas)
Suicide Prevention -- IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS AND NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, please call: 1-800-273-TALK or 911.
AuntBertha - Type in your zip code, find resources for health care (including mental health care), transportation, housing, other services.
The JED Foundation - A nonprofit that focuses on mental health for teens and young adults, the foundation also provides information for schools looking to help students with their mental health.
- Contact: 212-647-7544
The Samaritan’s Crisis Hotline - With the goal of helping people in distress, the free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support and crisis response hotline service is available on an immediate and ongoing basis to help people who are dealing with every kind of problem, illness, trauma or loss as they try to cope with their difficulties.
- Contact: 212-673-3000
The Crisis Text Line - A 24/7 service that’s text only. Texting lets you reach out when you’re away from home or a computer, feeling unsafe about accepting or placing a phone call, or discreetly if you need to.
Simply text 741-741 with the message “START” to get started. You’ll have to provide a couple of details, but after that, you’re connected with someone who can help.
CDC - No one approach can solve the mental health crisis alone. CDC uses its expertise in public health data, science, and systems to improve mental health outcomes in the US.
Military OneSource - supports mission readiness and enhance quality of life for the military community.
Alexander Youth Network - Day Treatment, Intensive In-Home, MultiSystemic Therapy, Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behavior (MST-PSB), Therapeutic Foster Care, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
- Contact: 855-362-8470
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline,
Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
- Contact: 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
An international nonprofit membership organization (with more than 1,800 professional mental health members) and a leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression and related disorders.
- Contact: 240-485-1001
Mental Health First Aid - a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
MindPath Care Centers is an outpatient mental and behavioral healthcare provider committed to delivering the highest quality and most comprehensive mindcare to every person who needs help along the way.
- Contact: 877-876-3783
Statewide and local resources
NC Crisis Solutions - a county guide to locate phone numbers for local crisis providers, MOBILE crisis centers (will come to you) and crisis support centers in the area.
NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
- Contact: 1-800-662-7030
The National Alliance on Mental Illness North Carolina (NAMI NC) seeks to promote recovery and optimize quality of life for those affected by mental illness through its 25 affiliates and its membership of over 1,700 individuals and families statewide. NAMI NC is conducting a series of outreach and education activities to address mental health disparities.
- Contact: (919) 788-0801
The mission of Transcend Charlotte is to promote authenticity, connection, and social justice by empowering transgender individuals and all gender diverse or gender non-conforming people impacted by oppression and/or trauma. We believe in person-centered rather than identity-centered language and do not discriminate based on sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, age, ability, mental illness/injury, or beliefs – we respect all identities.
- Contact: 704-980-8509
Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group
Is a multi-disciplinary group of licensed medical and mental health providers who work with gender-diverse individuals of all ages in the Charlotte and surrounding area.
Eustress, Inc. is committed to shedding light and sharing knowledge on issues that affect our mental health. Sometimes we don’t realize that we are not alone when it comes to our own mental health or helping others affected by mental illness. We understand the importance of talking about it through speaking engagements, social media campaigns, and our events.
- Contact: (704) 325-6290
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