Mental Health and Addictions Resources
North Carolina
Mental Health and Addictions Resources
for residents of North Carolina
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 to connect with trained counselors for immediate help with thoughts of self-harm, anxiety, substance use crises, and more
Offers round-the-clock support for emotional distress, anxiety, panic, and substance use concerns
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National Alliance on Mental Illness of North Carolina
NAMI North Carolina serves residents across our state with free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education.
NAMI NC: 800-451-9682 / text 919-999-6527
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1-855-PEERS-NC (1-855-733-7762)
This mental health support line is staffed 24/7 by peer support specialists with Promise Resource Network in Charlotte.​​
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Orange County Resource List
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Criminal Justice Resource Department
Basic Needs Resource, Hot Weather Resources, Cold Weather Resources
Orange County Connect Online Database
A comprehensive database has resources related to emergency assistance, food, housing, transportation, health services, education, work, and legal assistance.
​Partnership to End Homelessness Resources List​
If you or someone you know needs: Information about and referrals to housing
Legal assistance with an eviction, or Access to homeless services
Food Resources in Orange County
​View a maintained list of food distributions, pantries, and other food security support resources in Orange County.
Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA)
The EHA program assists households in Orange County that are earning 30% or less of Area Median Income (AMI) and have experienced a Life-Changing Event in the last three (3) months, which affects their ability to pay rent.
Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection program (SOHRAD)
The Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection program connects people experiencing homelessness in Orange County with housing and services. Peer support and clinical staff use a relationship-based model to provide ongoing engagement and case management for people living unsheltered.
A state-operated inpatient psychiatric facility serving Eastern NC, offering care for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with acute psychiatric needs
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Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina
Offers advocacy, education, and assistance for those dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.
Contact: 1‑800‑688‑4232
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Vaya Health Behavioral Health Crisis Line
A confidential NC-based 24/7 support line for mental health, substance use, or intellectual/developmental disability concerns:
1‑800‑849‑6127
Oxford Houses
Sober housing available post-treatment; search vacancies online​​​
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Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR)
To make an appointment for yourself or to refer a patient to the UNC Substance Treatment and Recovery outpatient clinic, please call 984-974-6320.
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UNC Horizons is a substance use disorder treatment program for women, including those who are pregnant, parenting, and/or whose lives have been touched by abuse and violence.
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Outpatient groups and halfway houses in Chapel Hill
State-run inpatient medical detox and stabilization center in Butner; serves those with co-occurring disorders
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