GENERAL RESOURCES

HOTLINES AND CHAT CENTERS

  • Orange County Rape Crisis Center: https://ocrcc.org/, 24/7 Help Line: (866) WE-LISTEN (866) 935-4783; Text Line: (919) 504-5211.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255, available 24/7

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7

  • Self-Harm Hotline: +1 (800) 366-8288

  • National Eating Disorder Association Chat: 1-630-577-1330

  • Planned Parenthood Hotline: +1 (800) 230-7526

  • Blackline: +1 (800) 604-5841

  • LGBT National Hotline: +1 (888) 843-4564

  • TREVOR Crisis Hotline: +1 (866) 488-7386

  • The Trans Lifeline: +1 (877) 565-8860

  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call +1 (800) 273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255

Additional Resources

  • Orange County Housing and Homeless Resources Guide. A comprehensive list of resources referred by the Orange Country Partnership to End Homelessness. The guide provides information on housing, employment, education, health & dental care, mental health care, treatment & recovery, legal services, food, and more. Access the list here: https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2511/Orange-County-Resource-Guide-PDF

  • Inter-Faith Council for Social Service. IFC is "a community that meets everyone's basic needs, including dignified and affordable housing, an abundance of healthy food, and meaningful social connection." They provide resources such as a community kitchen, community market, and emergency financial assistance. Visit their site: https://www.ifcweb.org

  • El Futuro. El Futuro is a North-Carolina based, nonprofit, mental health resource for Spanish-speaking immigrants. Their clinic in Durham offers mental health evaluations, group and family treatment, substance abuse treatment, and more. For more information visit: https://elfuturo-nc.org

  • OC Connect Resource Database. Created by the Community Empowerment Fund, OC Connect is a consolidated list of resources compiled in a free and accessible database. Find it here: https://communityempowermentfund.org/rd/. This tool will help individuals at risk of or facing homelessness find a route to organizations that meet their needs.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness, Orange and Durham County. Provides support, advocacy, and education for those facing mental health challenges and the general public. They host family and peer education and support groups as well as events aiming to grow conversations on mental health. For more information visit: https://naminc.org

  • UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. This UNC Center offers cost-effective and evidence-based treatment, prevention, education, and training on several mental health disorders. Visit their site to explore upcoming community events: https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/cecmh/services/


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