Mental Health Crisis Plan Resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, always call 911.

Emergency Contact Resources

In an emergency, call 911.
Visit your nearest emergency room
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988). Available nationwide, 24/7. Call, text, or chat with a trained counselor when in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm 
Mobile crisis teams are available in all counties in NC: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/crisis-services/find-mobile-crisis-team
Non-life-threatening distress? Use peer warmline (855‑PEERS‑NC), Hope4NC, or NAMI

Local Mental Health Resources

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Mobile Crisis Team: 704‑566‑3410 (option 1) – 24/7 mobile mental health support.
Alliance Health Crisis Line: 800‑510‑9132 – Support for Medicaid/uninsured Mecklenburg County residents.
NAMI Charlotte Crisis Support: 704‑566‑3410 or info line: 704‑333‑8218 (Mon–Fri, 10 am–10 pm).
Novant Health Behavioral Health: 704‑384‑4255 – 24/7 crisis support.

Supplementary Helplines

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 – 24/7 confidential text support.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call/text 988 then press 1 or text 838255.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): 866‑488‑7386 – 24/7 crisis support.
Trans Lifeline: 877‑565‑8860 – Peer support for trans individuals.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800‑799‑7233
Rape Crisis Line: 704‑375‑9900
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262) for pregnant and postpartum individuals

In-Person Behavioral Health Services

Atrium Health Behavioral Health: 704‑444‑2400 – 24/7 behavioral health crisis services.

UNC Charlotte Students:

Statewide Support