# Suicide Help - North Carolina ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **North Carolina Suicide Prevention Resource Center (NC SPRC)** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - **Website:** [https://www.ncsp.org](https://www.ncsp.org/) - **Description:** Coordinates statewide efforts for suicide prevention and provides resources for communities. - **Hope4NC Helpline** - **Phone:** 1-855-587-3463 - **Description:** 24/7 hotline for crisis support, mental health assistance, and referrals for North Carolina residents. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Charlotte - **Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA Central Carolinas)** - **Phone:** 704-365-3454 - **Website:** [https://www.mhacentralcarolinas.org](https://www.mhacentralcarolinas.org/) - **Address:** 3701 Latrobe Drive, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28211 - **Services:** Crisis intervention, counseling, and mental health resources. ### Raleigh - **Alliance Health** - **Phone:** 1-800-510-9132 - **Website:** [https://www.alliancehealthplan.org](https://www.alliancehealthplan.org/) - **Address:** 5200 W. Paramount Parkway, Suite 200, Morrisville, NC 27560 - **Description:** Offers mental health services, crisis counseling, and community resources. ### Asheville - **Vaya Health** - **Phone:** 1-800-849-6127 - **Website:** [https://www.vayahealth.com](https://www.vayahealth.com/) - **Address:** 200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806 - **Description:** Provides therapy, support groups, and emergency mental health services. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroupcentral.com](https://www.supportgroupcentral.com/) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for individuals at risk or survivors of suicide. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Lifeline Chat:** [https://988lifeline.org/chat](https://988lifeline.org/chat) - **Description:** Secure chat platforms for real-time crisis support. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **QPR Institute (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training** - **Website:** [https://qprinstitute.com](https://qprinstitute.com/) - **Description:** Education programs on suicide prevention, warning signs, and intervention techniques. - **North Carolina Suicide Prevention Action Plan** - **Website:** [https://www.injuryfreenc.ncdhhs.gov/preventionResources.htm](https://www.injuryfreenc.ncdhhs.gov/preventionResources.htm) - **Description:** Community outreach and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing stigma and promoting mental wellness. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the North Carolina Suicide Prevention Resource Center at [https://www.ncsp.org](https://www.ncsp.org/)._