To talk to someone now about an urgent emotional or mental health concern, there are several options:

  • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 
  • Text START to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 
  • CAPS at UNCP 24/7 Crisis Line 1-919-966-3658
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and then press 1
  • Chat online at 988lifeline.org

If this is a life-threatening medical or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest local hospital emergency department.