# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - North Carolina ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Behavioral Health Services:** - **Phone:** 1-844-709-4097 - **Website:** [https://www.ncdhhs.gov](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Public mental health services, crisis intervention, and referrals to therapists. - **NAMI North Carolina:** - **Phone:** 1-800-451-9682 - **Website:** [https://naminc.org](https://naminc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide mental health advocacy, support groups, and resources to find counseling and therapy services. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Charlotte - **HopeWay:** - **Phone:** 1-704-927-8840 - **Website:** [https://www.hopeway.org](https://www.hopeway.org/) - **Office Location:** 1717 Sharon Rd W, Charlotte, NC 28210 - **Specialized Services:** Residential and outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and family support. ### Raleigh/Durham - **Triangle Family Services:** - **Phone:** 1-919-821-0790 - **Website:** [https://tfsnc.org](https://tfsnc.org/) - **Office Location:** 3937 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606 - **Specialized Services:** Trauma-focused counseling, financial counseling, and family therapy. ### Asheville - **All Souls Counseling Center:** - **Phone:** 1-828-259-3369 - **Website:** [https://allsoulscounseling.org](https://allsoulscounseling.org/) - **Office Location:** 35 Arlington St., Asheville, NC 28801 - **Specialized Services:** Low-cost mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable counseling with licensed therapists. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **Veterans Crisis Line:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support for veterans seeking mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Mental health education, self-help tools, and screening resources. - **North Carolina Psychological Association:** - **Website:** [https://www.ncpsychology.org](https://www.ncpsychology.org/) - **Description:** Resources for finding licensed psychologists and understanding therapy options in North Carolina. ## Additional Support - **The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support):** - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text "START" to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ youth. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._