Urgent Mental Health Resources

Crisis Hotlines

24/7 Hotlines

  • Crisis and suicide hotline 988 — Call 988, text 988, or chat online — Available 24/7
    • Available in English and Spanish. This hotline is for help for non-life-threatening situations.
    • If you are in a life-threatening situation, then call 911 and ask for a CIT (crisis intervention team) officer.
    • This hotline will never share your personal information to hospitals or anyone else unless someone’s life is in immediate danger or a vulnerable person is being abused.
  • 911 — Call 911, text 911 if you can’t call — Available 24/7
    • This number is for emergencies only. If your life or someone you know’s life is in immediate danger, then call this number.
    • Texting is available across most of North Carolina, so make sure that your area has this service available with a quick Internet search if you’re unsure.

      Hospitals & Emergency Rooms

      Orange County

      • UNC Hospitals Emergency Department — 101 Manning Drive Basement Chapel Hill, NC 27514 — 984-974-4721
        • If you need to be seen by a team of mental health professionals because you’re in crisis, then the emergency department is where you need to go.
        • Call 911 if you’re unable to travel to this destination on your own or with a trusted family member or friend.

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      Mobile Crisis & Community Teams

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