GENERAL RESOURCES
Department of Psychology Community Clinic. Offers adult psychotherapy for UNC students and staff, as well as individuals from the surrounding community. Reduced fees are offered based on income. Clinics are strictly appointment based and will not accept walk-ins. Please use this link: https://clinic.unc.edu/clinic-forms/service-request/, or email clinic@unc.edu to request a screening or ask a question. Additionally, you can leave them a voicemail to request a screening at 919-962-6906. For more information, visit their webpage: https://clinic.unc.edu.
Compass Center for Women and Families: Services include career and financial education, domestic violence crisis and prevention programs, assistance with legal resources, and youth health programs Visit their webpage: .https://www.compassctr.org/about; 24-hour crisis/Domestic Violence Hotline: (919) 929-7122.
Therapist Databases: There are many online databases that can help you identify a therapist who’s right for you. Some examples include:
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com
Open Path Collective: https://openpathcollective.org
Talkspace: https://www.talkspace.com
Ayana: https://www.ayanatherapy.com
Inclusive Therapists: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
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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