Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and you do not have to carry hard times alone. Below are crisis lines and local resources you can use at any hour, along with additional organizations that offer information and support. If you are a client, you are always welcome to bring any of these up in our sessions.
If you are in crisis
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, or having thoughts of suicide, help is available right now, day or night.
Call or text 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. You can also call 800-273-8255, which connects to the same service. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Local Crisis Resources, Charlotte, NC
If you are in the Charlotte area and need help in person or by phone, these local options are available.
Emergency
911
Call 911, or go to your local hospital emergency room.
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
200 Hawthorne Lane
Emergency care and support.
Nurse Hotline
704-384-2273
National Support Lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support 24/7. Chat is available at 988lifeline.org.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 support by text message.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1
For veterans, service members, and their loved ones. You can also text 838255.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use, 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Confidential support 24/7. You can also text START to 88788.
NAMI HelpLine
1-800-950-6264
Information, referrals, and support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You can also visit nami.org.
Helpful Websites
These organizations offer education, books, and community for a range of concerns. They are meant to supplement, not replace, our work together.
Grief and Loss
- Center for Loss & Life Transition – Grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt writes widely on grief and loss. Browse his bookstore and resources.
- Grief.com – David Kessler’s website, with articles, books, and support for those who are grieving.
- AfterTalk – Online grief support through writing, with an “Ask Dr. Neimeyer” opportunity.
- KinderMourn – Hope for bereaved parents and for grieving children and teens.
- What’s Your Grief – Grief education, articles, sharing, and support.
Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder
- National Institute of Mental Health – Clear, research-based information on mental health conditions and treatment.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Peer support, education, and tools for people living with depression or bipolar disorder.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America – Self-help tools and information on anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families.
Trauma and PTSD
- National Center for PTSD – Information about trauma and PTSD for veterans, families, and the general public.
Relationships and Codependency
- Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) – A fellowship for people seeking healthier relationships, with meetings and literature.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988, or 800-273-8255, any time.
- Crisis Text Line – Free, 24/7 text-based support.
- Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) – Education and awareness to prevent suicide and support those affected.
- Thoughts of Suicide? Read This First – A gentle, encouraging read for anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide.
- Suicide.org – Includes a list of suicide hotlines by state.
My Directory Profile
- Psychology Today – View my profile and read articles on mental health and relationships.
These resources are provided for information and support, and are not a substitute for professional care. Healing Journey Psychotherapy is not an emergency service and cannot be monitored around the clock. If you are in crisis, please use the numbers above rather than email or this website.