Free Mental Health Services - Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program 855-587-3463

The NC Department of Health and Human Services’ Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program provides immediate support and crisis counseling services for North Carolinians following Helene. Survivors experiencing stress, emotional fatigue, a mental health crisis or just need someone to talk to, can call the Hope4NC Helpline 24/7 at 1-855-587-3463. Services are provided at no cost and are available to anyone residing within the declared 39 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, regardless of their eligibility for FEMA financial assistance. Additionally, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline is available anytime to provide support. Survivors and responders feeling overwhelmed can call or text 1-800-985-5990 to receive free, confidential support in any language.
The Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program includes the following services:
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Crisis Hotline (use the write up you have on the website)
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Trained Crisis Counselors available through local LMEs/MCOs
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Linkage to Community Resource and Support Network
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Help with Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Planning
All of these services are free of charge. They are also available in Spanish.
Partners Health is the LME serving Rutherford County, Crisis Counselors are available through their partner agency, A Caring Alternative.
Here are links to some additional resources:
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The Division of Mental Health/DD/SUS website: Weathering the Storm-> https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/weathering-storm
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Governor Stein's WNC Helene Recovery Dashboard --->https://www.wncrecovery.nc.gov/