North Carolina 988 Lifeline

Mental Health · North Carolina · Free

24/7 free confidential crisis support for North Carolina. Call or text 988. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, isolation, or thoughts of suicide. Senior centers often host free grief support groups facilitated by hospice-trained counselors. Caregiver depression is so common it has its own clinical literature; the National Caregiver Support Program funds free counseling in every state. All services free of charge to qualifying seniors and family caregivers.

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Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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More Mental Health in North Carolina

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information. 1-800-662-4357. Worth contacting for caregivers experiencing burnout, anticipator
  • NAMI HelpLine — National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline. 1-800-950-6264 or text HELPLINE to 62640. A first stop for families noticing a senior is withd
  • Mental Health America — Free mental health screening tools and connection to local mental health resources. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety,
  • Friendship Line — Institute on Aging — 24/7 emotional support line for adults 60+ and disabled adults. 1-800-971-0016. Relevant for older adults with dementia
  • American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry — Find a geriatric psychiatrist for older adults experiencing mental health concerns. Useful for seniors after the loss of a spouse, sibling,
  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America — ADAA — find a therapist, learn about anxiety and depression, support groups. A first stop for families noticing a senior is withdrawing soci