# Freedom From Religion Help Resources - North Carolina ## National Resources - **Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-335-4021 - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for separation of church and state, educational resources on freedom from religion, and support for individuals experiencing religious coercion. - **Secular Coalition for America:** - **Phone:** 202-299-1091 - **Website:** [https://www.secular.org](https://www.secular.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy for secular policies and the protection of non-religious rights. - **Recovering From Religion:** - **Phone:** 1-844-368-2848 (1-844-368-2848) - **Website:** [https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support and resources for individuals questioning their faith or transitioning out of religion. ## Statewide Freedom From Religion Resources - **North Carolina Secular Association (NCSA):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for secular policies, outreach programs, and community events promoting freedom from religion in North Carolina. - **North Carolina Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Legal assistance for violations of separation of church and state, educational materials, and advocacy for secularism across the state. ## Regional Freedom From Religion Groups ### Charlotte - **Charlotte Atheists & Agnostics (CAA):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.charlotteatheists.org](https://www.charlotteatheists.org/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Local meetups, educational workshops, and community support for secular individuals. ### Raleigh/Durham - **Triangle Freethought Society (TFS):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.trianglefreethoughtsociety.org](https://www.trianglefreethoughtsociety.org/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy campaigns, public talks on secular issues, and support for individuals experiencing religious coercion. ## Reporting and Legal Support - **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of North Carolina:** - **Phone:** 1-919-834-3466 - **Website:** [https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org](https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/) - **When to Call:** To report violations of separation of church and state or for legal advice regarding religious freedom. ## Online Resources - **Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Online Forums:** - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org/community](https://ffrf.org/community) - **Features:** Discussion forums, webinars, and legal advice resources for individuals nationwide. - **Secular Therapy Project:** - **Website:** [https://www.seculartherapy.org](https://www.seculartherapy.org/) - **Features:** Connects individuals with evidence-based, non-religious mental health professionals. ## Educational Resources - **Openly Secular:** - **Website:** [https://www.openlysecular.org](https://www.openlysecular.org/) - **Description:** Provides resources to educate the public about secularism, combat discrimination, and promote understanding of non-religious individuals. ## Additional Support - **Black Nonbelievers of North Carolina:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://blacknonbelievers.com](https://blacknonbelievers.com/) - **Services Provided:** Community support for Black individuals who identify as secular or are transitioning out of religion. - **Secular Student Alliance (SSA):** - **Phone:** 1-614-441-9588 - **Website:** [https://www.secularstudents.org](https://www.secularstudents.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support and resources for secular students in North Carolina, including campus groups and leadership training. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Freedom From Religion Foundation._