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  • 2 small, rainbow, LGBTQIA+ pride flags waving in the air

    LGBT National Help Center

    External Resource

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

    LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564. LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743. Hours: Monday–Friday 2–11 PM Eastern, Saturday noon–5 PM Eastern.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: LGBTQIA, Trans*/Queer
    Categories: Identity-based support, Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campus

    Website: https://www.lgbthotline.org/

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    Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis

    External Resource

    Llame al 988 y oprima el 2, o envíe AYUDA por mensaje de texto al 988.

    En la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y crisis, entendemos que los retos de la vida a veces pueden ser difíciles. Independientemente de que se enfrente a problemas de salud mental, angustia emocional, preocupaciones por el consumo de alcohol o drogas, o simplemente necesite a alguien con quien hablar, nuestros amables consejeros están aquí para ayudarlo. 

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: Spanish Speaking
    Categories: Skills and Wellness Program, Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Suicide Prevention, Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Community

    Website: https://988lifeline.org/es/inicio/

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    More Than A Game

    External Resource

    If gambling is more than a game, free help is available to help you and your loved ones build support and a plan toward recovery. Offers a 24/7 helpline including online chat or texting as well as recovery coaches and peer coaches.

    Helpline: 1-877-718-5543, or text “morethanagamenc” to 53342.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support, Within a Few Days
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Gambling
    Organization: Non-Profit, Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Community

    Website: https://morethanagame.nc.gov/

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    National Alliance for Eating Disorders

    External Resource

    The National Alliance for Eating Disorders offers a free helpline staffed by therapists who specialize in eating disorders. Call 866-662-1235, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 7 pm ET, for support and referrals to treatment.

    The Alliance also runs free, weekly, therapist-led support groups and findEDhelp.com, a national referral database for finding eating disorder care.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Eating Disorders
    Organization: Non-Profit, Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campus

    Website: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

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    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    External Resource

    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.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Basic Needs, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Community

    Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

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    National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

    External Resource

    Call 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 to receive support, advice, or information concerning teen dating and relationships from love is respect, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Crisis, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Community

    Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/

  • NC Peer Warmline logo: 1-855-Peers NC, call someone who understands 24/7

    NC Peer Warmline

    External Resource

    The NC Peer Warmline (1-855-PEERS-NC) is a free, private phone number you can call day or night to talk with someone who understands. You’ll be connected to someone who has personal experiences with mental health or substance use disorders. You can call any time you’re feeling sad, stressed, lonely or just need to talk. You don’t need to be in crisis to call. Text and chat options are also now available for the Peer Warmline.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campus, Community

    Website: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/crisis-services/peer-warmline

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    Orange County Rape Crisis Center

    External Resource

    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. 

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support, Within a Few Days
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Mental Health Advocacy, Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care, Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Interpersonal/intimate partner violence
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Community

    Website: https://ocrcc.org/

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    RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

    External Resource

    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 Support
    Costs: No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Mental Health Advocacy, Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Crisis, Interpersonal/intimate partner violence, Trauma
    Organization: Off-Campus
    Campus Affiliation: Community

    Website: https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline

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    Retrain Your Brain

    UNC Resource

    Retrain Your Brain is a four-session workshop series designed to help you better understand your emotions and give you the skills you need to break free from your anxiety and improve your mood. In each module, participants will learn tools for tolerating emotional distress and responding to unhelpful thoughts and behaviors in healthy and productive ways. Each video has accompanying handouts and worksheets to help you practice what you learn. To learn more about what you’ll get out of the modules, please watch the introductory videos, followed by the digital content which includes four modules: Emotional Awareness, Distress Tolerance, Cognitive Appraisal/Reappraisal, and Behavioral Change.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Immediate Support
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Support and Assistance, Trainings
    Mental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: CAPS
    Campus Affiliation: Anyone affiliated with UNC’s campus

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/services/retrain-your-brain-workshop/

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