Free and confidential support for primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence. Our helpline advocates are available 24/7. Call or text (919) 967-7273 or follow the link for online chat and more info on our website.
Resources
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Orange County Rape Crisis Center
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support, Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Mental Health Advocacy, Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Interpersonal/intimate partner violenceOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://ocrcc.org/
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Orange Resilience Initiative
The Orange Resilience Initiative (ORI) is a local coalition whose mission is to lead with equity, to engage the community in preventing toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and to promote a culture of resilience in Orange County, NC.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Community Building, Skills and Wellness Program, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://ed.unc.edu/2025/10/23/connecting-communities-building-resilience/
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Presbyterian Campus Ministry
A Presbyterian (PCUSA) Christian community in Chapel Hill creating space for students to believe, belong, and become.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Faith-based, Religious, or SpiritualCategories: Community Building, Peer support facilitated by students, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Overall well-beingOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: All studentsWebsite: https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/presbyterian-campus-ministry
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Psychology Today
Psychology Today is a resource to seek individual and couples therapy. You can search for therapists by city, zip, or name.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Days, Within a Few WeeksCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Professional Clinical Care, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/north-carolina
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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Helping survivors of sexual violence find help, advice, and the resources you need.
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673, available 24/7.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Mental Health Advocacy, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Crisis, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence, TraumaOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: Community -
Somethings
Our program connects adolescents with trained peer support specialists who understand their struggles, offering compassionate, relatable guidance. Backed by clinical research on the effectiveness of peer support, Somethings makes mental wellness accessible, helping adolescents build resilience and effective coping skills to grow into thriving individuals.
For youth ages 13–26.
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few DaysCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: All identities welcomeCategories: Certified coaches, Identity-based support, Mental Health AdvocacyMental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issuesOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: Undergraduate StudentsWebsite: https://www.somethings.com/
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Strong Hearts Native Helpline
1-844-762-8483
A safe, confidential, and anonymous domestic, dating, and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy 24/7.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Native AmericanCategories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Crisis, Discrimination, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence, Overall well-beingOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://strongheartshelpline.org/
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The Steve Fund
Dedicated to supporting and centering the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. Text STEVE to 741741 to access a culturally trained Crisis Text Line counselor – anytime.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: Asian American Pacific Islander, Black experiences, International, Latinx experiences are centered, Native AmericanCategories: Identity-based supportMental Health Needs: Overall well-beingOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: Community -
The Trevor Project
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization centering LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning) young people. Offers 24/7 phone, text, and chat hotlines, educational resources, and safe online spaces. Text START to 678-678.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate SupportCosts: No charge for anyoneIdentities: LGBTQIACategories: Identity-based supportMental Health Needs: Discrimination, Overall well-beingOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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Therapy for Black Girls
Supports and centers Black women and girls in their journey to mental wellness. Assists with seeking a therapist with the ability to meet the unique needs of Black women and girls. Also offers a crisis chat line.
Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support, Within a Few DaysCosts: Free initial consult, then charge per visitIdentities: Black experiences, WomenCategories: Identity-based support, Skills and Wellness Program, Support and AssistanceMental Health Needs: Crisis, Discrimination, Get Involved, Overall well-beingOrganization: Off-CampusCampus Affiliation: CommunityWebsite: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
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