Mental Health Resource Hub

If there is a medical emergency or there is immediate danger of harm, dial 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis. On-campus 911 calls on Thursday-Saturday from 7pm-3am will be initially responded to by Campus EMS.

  • Categories: Professional Clinical Care,
  • Campus Affiliations: All employees, All students, Community, Faculty, Family Members,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Crisis, Suicide Prevention, Trauma,
  • Organization: Off-Campus, Student Organization, UNC Hospitals,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Emergency Assistance,
911

Call or text 988 or chat online if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend, or need emotional support. Also offers ayuda en español. The website includes prevention and crisis resources.

  • Categories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Community,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome, Spanish Speaking,
  • Issue Types: Crisis, Suicide Prevention,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
988 Lifeline

After hours, the CAPS phone number becomes a crisis support line for students. Call 919-966-3658 if you are in a crisis situation.

  • Categories: Professional Clinical Care,
  • Campus Affiliations: All students, Graduate and Professional Students, Post-doctoral Fellow, Undergraduate Students,
  • Costs: Already paid through student fees,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types:
  • Organization: CAPS,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
CAPS 24/7 Phone Line

Emotional and practical support to help survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse find safety and self-sufficiency. Free, confidential, and offered in English and Spanish.

  • Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care, Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: All employees, All students, Community, Faculty, Family Members, Graduate and Professional Students, Post-doctoral Fellow, Staff, Temporary employee, Undergraduate Students,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome, Spanish Speaking,
  • Issue Types: Child and Family Needs, Get Involved, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support, Within a Few Days,
Compass Center

Text START (or another keyword) to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.

  • Categories: Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Community,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Supports most mental health issues,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
Crisis Text Line

Free confidential counselling and valuable resources for all permanent UNC employees and their families to help with life’s challenges. Phone and web support available 24/7.

  • Categories: Professional Clinical Care, Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: All employees, Faculty, Family Members, Staff,
  • Costs: Free for eligible UNC employees and families,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Supports most mental health issues,
  • Organization:
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support, Within a Few Days,
Employee Assistance Program

A 24/7 free and confidential emotional support phone line offering counseling referrals and community resources to people living in North Carolina. 1-855-587-3463

  • Categories: Certified coaches, Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: All employees, All students, Anyone affiliated with UNC's campus, Community, Family Members,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Overall well-being, Supports most mental health issues,
  • Organization:
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
Hope4NC Helpline

1-888-628-9454

Lifeline ofrece 24/7, servicios gratuitos en español, y no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda.

  • Categories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Community,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: Spanish Speaking,
  • Issue Types: Suicide Prevention, Supports most mental health issues,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
la Red Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio

Confidential Peer support, Information, and Resources for callers of all ages.

  • Categories: Identity-based support, Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Anyone affiliated with UNC's campus,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: LGBTQIA,
  • Issue Types: Supports most mental health issues,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
LGBT National Help Center

Nonprofit, mental health hotline in NC. Call or text 1-888-672-0365 to access the non-crisis hotline.

  • Categories: Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Anyone affiliated with UNC's campus,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Supports most mental health issues,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
Mental Health GPS

Advocates listen without judgment and help you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship. Services are always free and available 24/7, as well as in 140 languages.

  • Categories: Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Community, Family Members,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Child and Family Needs, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-866-331-9474

Call or text LOVEIS to 22522 to receive support, advice, or information concerning teen dating and relationships.

  • Categories: Support and Assistance,
  • Campus Affiliations: Community,
  • Costs: Free resource to all,
  • Identity-based Support: All identities welcome,
  • Issue Types: Crisis, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence,
  • Organization: Off-Campus,
  • Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support,
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
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