Number to Know: Mental Health Crisis Line in North Carolina

Author Alexis Zarycki

January 26th, 2022 2:31 PM

The importance of mental health cannot be overstated. There are noteworthy numbers you should always know. These include 911 for emergencies, 311 which is a citizens hotline, and the North Carolina mental health crisis line.

The pandemic has been hard on all of us. According to NC DHHS, if you or someone you know needs help, anyone may request crisis or emergency services in North Carolina. This can be for mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities issues.

Find help in North Carolina

• Find help for a mental health and substance use crisis in your county.
• If this is a medical or a life-threatening emergency please call 911.
• If you need to contact the police, request a Crisis Intervention Team officer.
• Mecklenburg County Crisis (CriSyS) Mobile Crisis Team number: (704) 566-3410.
• HopeLine, which is a Mental Health Crisis Line can be called at (919) 231-4525 or (877) 235-4525.
• CMC Randolph 24-Hour Call Center crisis line: (704) 444-2400. Randolph in Charlotte, North Carolina provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and emergency mental health services. Inpatient behavioral health treatment options include services for adults, adolescents, and younger children.

What is the NAMI NC HelpLine?

The NAMI NC helpline is an additional mental health help in North Carolina. The number is 1-800-451-9682. The NAMI NC HelpLine is an information and referral service that can be reached Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., EST. One thing to note is that the NAMI NC helpline is not equipped to handle crisis calls. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 911. In addition, you may also contact the NAMI crisis line by texting “NAMI” to 741741 or get help by visiting the website for NAMI Charlotte here.

Suicide Prevention Help in North Carolina

Suicide prevention lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) * or chat at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org are both ways to reach out for help if you or someone you know is at risk or contemplating suicide. If you are in a life-threatening situation, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department. If you prefer to text, you can text “START” to 741-741 where a live, trained specialist will respond back to you.

Mental health is just as important as your body’s health. Please remember to take care of yourself. You can learn more about the North Carolina mental health crisis line here and other beneficial programs.

13 North Carolina Laws Going Into Effect January 1, 2022

• 2021 Building Code And Development Regulatory Reforms

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  An Act To Provide Various Building Code And Development Regulatory Reforms.

• Child Tax Credit

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  In 2022, the per-child tax deduction will increase by $500. Families making up to $40,000 will now be eligible for a $3,000 per-child deduction - an amount that gradually phases out as income increases. Yay for children!

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  A Bill Modifying the implementation of the North Carolina Read to Achieve Act. The Third Grade Reading Program Is Designed To Ensure Statewide Reading Proficiency.
• Additional Info on Health Insurance Cards

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  Thanks to the Entire Health Act, there will now be additional information on Health Benefit Plan Identification Cards.

• Support Law Enforcement Mental Health

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  An Act To Require Psychological Screenings Of Law Enforcement Officers Prior To Certification Or Employment; to Educate Law Enforcement Officers On Maintaining Good Mental Health, And To Provide Information To Law Enforcement Officers On Mental Health Resources Available; And To Create A Physical Fitness Study.

• Expedite Child Safety and Permanency

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  An Act To Amend Various Abuse, Neglect, And Dependency Laws To Ensure The Safety Of Children In Out-OfHome Placements And Expedite Permanency Planning Hearings For Children Who Have Been Removed From The Home; and more.
• Criminal Justice Reform

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  An Act To Increase Protections, Training, And Oversight For State And Local Law Enforcement Officers; To Create A Decertification Database; To Require Use Of The Federal Bureau Of Investigation's Next Generation Identification System And Rap Back Service For Law Enforcement; To Require Reporting Related To Giglio Material; and more.

• Enhance Local Government Transparency

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  An Act To Enhance The Independence Of The Annual Audit Of Units Of Local Government Previously The Subject Of An Audit By The State Auditor, To Require Garnishment Of Certain Monies Owed To An Elected Official Of A Unit Of Local Government In Certain Instances; and more.

• Reduce Regulations To Help Children with Autism.

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  An Act To Reduce Unnecessary Regulatory Constraints For Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Electronic Transaction Fees/Official Fees

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  An Act To Amend The Consumer Finance Act To Allow The Recovery Of Electronic Transaction Fees Imposed By Third Parties And To Amend The Retail Installment Sales Act To Clarify The Definition Of Official Fees.

• In-Service Training/ Magistrates

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  An Act To Ensure That All Magistrates Receive The Education Necessary To Perform The Duty Of A Magistrate.

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