Resources and Reading
Suicide Prevention Resources:
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800.273.8255 (24-hour line)
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​Crisis Text Line - Text "Home" to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor via text
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North Carolina Mental Health Crisis Resource Information:
The website offers specific crisis resources by county in North Carolina.
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/mental-health-substance-abuse/crisis-services
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LGBTQI Resources:
Trevor Project - LGBTQI Crisis Hotline - 886.488.7386 (24-hour line)
The organization offers telephone, text, and messaging crisis resources for the LGBTQI community; website - www.trevorproject.org
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Trans Lifeline - 877.565.8860 (24-hour line)
The organization offers a trans support crisis line that is staffed by trans-identified crisis counselors.
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NAMI Resources:
The website offers crisis resource information, but also offers a robust amount of information for individuals, as well as family and friends of folks experiencing challenges with mental health symptoms.
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​NAMI Helpline for families and friends of those impacted by mental health challenges - 800.451.9682 (M-F 8:30a-5:00p); Textline 919.999.6527 (M-F 8:30a - 5p)
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National Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Human Trafficking Resources:
National Domestic Violence Crisis Line - 800.799.7233 (24-hour line)
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Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline - 800.656.4673 (24-hour line)
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National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888.373.7888 or text 233733 for support and resources (24-hour line)
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Trauma Resources:
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Veteran’s Hotline - 800.273.8255 and press 1
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Resources for Accessing Therapy Services with Clinicians of Color:
These are national directories of clinicians that individuals may seek counseling through.
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Melanin and Mental Health: https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com
Therapy for Black Girls: https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/therapist-directory/
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National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://www.nqttcn.com
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Additional Resources:
National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) - 800.931.2237 (M-Th 9a - 9p; F 9a - 5p) or text NEDA to 741741 (24-hour crisis text line)
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National Runaway Switchboard - 800.786.2929 (24-hour line)
Provides crisis intervention and referrals for runaway or homeless youth in the US.
United Way - Dial 211
Provides ​assistance with emergency food, clothing, health care, shelter, and other resources.
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Aunt Bertha - Website that connects individuals with various service agencies in their area, including assistance with transportation, medical care, food, and housing.
​mRelief - text “Food” to 74544 or go to www.mrelief.com
Assists in determining whether a person is eligible for food stamps or SNAP benefits and assists with the application process.
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Homeless Shelter Directory - https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/index.html
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Self-Care Apps:
Meditation -
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Insight Timer
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Calm
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Headspace
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Mental Health Wellness Tracker -
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Moodnotes
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Dailyo Journal
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Sleep -
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Sleep Cycle
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Calm
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The goal of recovery is not to become normal. The goal is to embrace the human vocation of becoming more deeply, more fully human.
-Pat Deegan