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COMMUNITY SUPPORT YOU CAN LEAN ON

You don’t have to do this on your own. North Carolina has a wide range of community-based mental health supports, from therapy groups and peer spaces to culturally affirming care and emergency services. Whether you’re looking for local help in Charlotte or statewide resources, this page is here to point you toward safe, supportive options that meet you where you are.

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    Local Mental Health Support

    ✔︎ Atrium Health Behavioral Health (Billingsley Campus)
    Phone (24/7): (704) 444‑2400
    Address: 501 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
    Psychiatric emergency department, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment.

    ✔︎ Smith Family Behavioral Health Urgent Care
    Address: 616 Colonnade Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
    Walk-in psychiatric care, medication management, urgent mental health evaluation and stabilization.

    ✔︎ Novant Health / Presbyterian Behavioral Health
    Outpatient counseling, crisis stabilization, partial hospitalization.
    Part of a region-wide behavioral health system.

    ✔︎ Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA of CC)
    Phone: (704) 365‑3454
    Free therapy for youth, caregivers, and uninsured individuals. Mental health education, peer support, and workplace wellness training.

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    Crisis & Statewide Support

    ✔︎ NC 988 Mental Health Hotline
    Call or Text: 988
    Immediate support for mental health crises, available 24/7 nationwide.

    ✔︎ Mecklenburg Mobile Crisis Team
    Phone: (704) 566‑3410
    In-person mobile crisis response within the Charlotte area for individuals experiencing urgent mental health needs.

    ✔︎ Alliance Health Crisis Line
    Phone: 1‑800‑510‑9132
    24/7 crisis support for Medicaid and uninsured residents across North Carolina.

    ✔︎ Hope 4 NC Helpline
    Phone: 1‑855‑587‑3463
    Emotional support and connection to local mental health services across the state.

    ✔︎ NC Statewide Peer Warmline
    Phone: 1‑855‑PEERS‑NC (1‑855‑733‑7762)
    Availability: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
    Free, confidential support from certified Peer Support Specialists—ideal for stress, loneliness, and non-crisis emotional needs. No diagnosis or insurance required.

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    Peer & Community-Based Support

    ✔︎ NAMI North Carolina
    Phone: (800) 451-9682
    Website:naminorthcarolina.org
    A long-standing nonprofit providing education, advocacy, and peer-led support groups statewide for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

    ✔︎ Mental Health America of North Carolina (MHANC)
    Phone: (919) 828-0790
    Website:mentalhealthnc.org
    Statewide leader in mental health advocacy, public education, and peer support programs promoting recovery and resilience.

    ✔︎ Promise Resource Network
    Phone: (704) 390-7716
    Peer-operated crisis respite and wellness center offering 24/7 peer support, drop-in groups, and recovery-oriented programming, with strong community roots in Charlotte and growing state presence.

    ✔︎ The Durham Center Peer Support Program
    Phone: (919) 560-8300
    Website:thedurhamcenter.org
    Offers peer support, wellness groups, and community integration services with decades of experience supporting adults with mental health challenges.

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You’re Not Alone — Hay Gente Aquí Para Ti

Looking for support can feel tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re dealing with stress, mental health challenges, or just need someone to listen, these community recursos are here to help.

Asking for help is strong; it shows you value yourself.

Tu bienestar matters, and there are people ready to walk alongside you every step.