CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Support, hope, and compassion are only a three-digit call away. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds residents that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential mental health and substance use support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Whether you are facing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or substance use challenges, 988 connects you with a caring, trained counselor ready to listen and offer immediate assistance. The service is accessible by phone call, text, or online chat, and support is available in both English and Spanish.
You don’t have to be in immediate danger to reach out, and you don’t have to do it alone - concerned family members and friends can also contact 988 on behalf of a loved one who may be struggling.
If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to chat online anytime.
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