Mental Health & Crisis Support

Help Is Available. You Are Not Alone.

You Don’t Have to Handle It Alone

Everyone has moments when things feel overwhelming. If you are feeling sad, anxious, hopeless, unsafe, or are thinking about hurting yourself, help is available.

You can also reach out if you are worried about a friend or someone you care about. Tell a trusted adult right away.

Talk to a Trusted Adult

At school or at home, there are people who want to help. You can talk to a:

Parent, guardian, or caregiver
Teacher
School counselor & social worker
School nurse
School administrators
Coach or other trusted adult

You do not need to have the right words. Simply telling someone, “I need help” is enough to start the conversation.

Need Help Now?

📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you are experiencing emotional distress, having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or simply need someone to talk to:

CALL 988
TEXT 988

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from trained crisis counselors. North Carolina also promotes 988 specifically as a resource for young people experiencing loneliness, anxiety, depression, or thoughts of self-harm.

You can contact 988 for yourself or because you are concerned about someone else.

Is Someone in Immediate Danger?

If you or another person is experiencing a life-threatening emergency or is in immediate danger:

CALL 911

Do not wait or try to handle an emergency by yourself. Get help from an adult or emergency professional immediately.

Worried About a Friend?

You don't have to solve the problem yourself.

If a friend tells you they are thinking about hurting themselves, seems unsafe, or says something that makes you concerned:

Listen. Take them seriously. Tell a trusted adult. Get help.

Even if your friend asks you to keep it a secret, getting an adult involved can help keep them safe.

NC Peer Warmline - Ages 18+

Sometimes you may not be in a crisis; you may simply need someone who understands and is willing to listen.

Call 1-855-PEERS-NC
1-855-733-7762

The NC Peer Warmline connects callers with trained Peer Support Specialists who have personal experience navigating mental health or substance-use challenges.

The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NCDHHS currently states that the Peer Warmline is available to anyone, anytime, and text and chat options are now available as well.