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COVID-19 Hotlines and Mental Health Resources
Hotlines
- North Carolina COVID-19 Hotline: 866-462-3821
- National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 for Vets/Military
- Crisis Text Line: Text ‘HOME’ to 741-741
- North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-919-956-9124
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Helpline for Adults Experiencing Distress Regarding Social Distancing: 1-866-578- 4673
- Childcare for Essential Workers: Care options are available in licensed child care facilities for children from infants through age 12. The hotline is in partnership with the NC Child Care Resource and Referral Network. Parents and caregivers can call (888) 600-1685 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- The Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463; 24/7 mental health support during COVID-19
- The Hope4Healers Helpline: 1-919-226-2002 for health care workers experiencing stress
Mental Health Resources
- The confidential 24/7 Hope4Healers Helpline connects frontline workers to licensed mental health professionals: (919) 226-2002
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide (PDF; en español)
- Child Mind Institute: Managing anxiety, parenting tips, general support for families
- Helpline to Help Adults Experiencing Distress with Social Distancing: 1-866-578-4673
- CDC: Managing Stress and Anxiety
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Resources and information, 800-950-NAMI
- SAMHSA Taking care of your Behavioral Health: Fact Sheet and tips (en espanol)
- SAMHSA Coping with Stress: Fact sheet and tips (en espanol)
- ASPR Behavioral Health Resources: Resources to prepare and manage mental health
- Zero to Three Young Children at Home during COVID-19: The Importance of Self-Care
- Parents Helping Parents: Virtual meeting/Support groups for parents
