Have you had a sudden life change, like divorce, the death of a loved one, losing your job, or starting college? You may feel lost and alone like nobody understands what you’re going through. Or, maybe you are worried about your mental health and suspect you need a professional diagnosis and therapy.
You’re in the right place for mental health support in NC. Mental Health Hotline partners with qualified mental health professionals and trained counselors in the greater Raleigh area. Our network of Raleigh helplines covers crises and services tailored to your unique needs.
Raleigh Mental Health Facts
Did you know that 1,460,000 adults in North Carolina have a mental health condition? To put this in perspective, that’s nearly three times the population of our city of Raleigh. If you’re struggling with mental illness or concerned for a loved one, you aren’t alone.
Some other mental health facts and figures bout Raleigh and North Carolina that may surprise you:
452,000 adults in North Carolina with mental illness did not receive needed mental health care; out of that, 44.8% did not because they could not afford it
- In North Carolina, 356,000 adults have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness
- About 40% of adults in jail or prison have a history of mental illness
- In North Carolina, 1,494 lives were lost to suicide, and 358,000 adults had thoughts of suicide in the last year
It’s not just adults who experience mental health concerns. Children and youths are affected, too:
- High school students with depression are more than twice as likely to drop out of school than their peers
- 7 in 10 juveniles in North Carolina’s juvenile justice system have a mental health condition
North Carolina suffers from a serious lack of mental health treatment availability. Did you know that over 2.6 million people in North Carolina live in a town or city that doesn’t have enough mental health professionals? Finding accessible and affordable mental health services is challenging for many people, and even if you locate services in your area, knowing which one is right for you is confusing.
That’s why we note some local resources, listed below and our helpline services in Raleigh to help you get started.
Local Mental Health Assistance in Raleigh
Simply making the decision to seek treatment is huge – many people are afraid to admit they need help, and some worry that they will be judged for needing mental health help. But, you go to the doctor when you’re sick – and your mental well-being is just as important s your physical health.
Here are some local Raleigh resources that can help you or a loved one:
NCDHHS Adult Mental Health Services
The statewide Adult Mental Health Services division administers several specialized programs for adults seriously affected by mental illness or substance abuse or in a crisis. Some of the programs available at little to no cost include:
- Assertive Community Treatment and intensive in-home care to help adults with serious mental illness remain in their homes and receive treatment.
- Critical Time Intervention is time-sensitive help for society’s most vulnerable members during critical periods of transition or who are in a mental health crisis.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Wake County
NAMI connects individuals to the right support group for their needs, including:
- Connection Support Group
- Family Support Group
- Stress & Anxiety Support Group
- LGBT+ Mental Health Support Group
- Survivors of Suicide Attempts Support Group
Haven House Services – Youth Outreach Program
The Haven House provides emergency shelter for youths and those 24 and under and group counseling support for LGBT+, sexual abuse, or domestic abuse victims. It also offers individual and family therapy for youth involved with gangs, those needing restitution, and those at-risk for delinquent behaviors.
Help Is Available 24-7. You Are Not Alone
When you call one of the North Carolina crisis hotlines on the Mental Health Hotline site, you’ll be connected with a trained mental health professional to listen to you, give you immediate assistance in a crisis, or help you find mental health treatment options near you. Whether you need to find an in-network or low-cost healthcare provider to give you a mental health diagnosis or you’re looking for a therapist after a sudden life change, we’ve got you covered.