In an imminent crisis, dial 911.
24 hour/7 day/week hotlines
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Website: Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Local Hotline: CHS (Carolinas Healthcare Services) Behavioral Health Call Center
(704) 444-2400 or 1-800-418-2065
Helpful Websites Specifically Dealing With Suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The first few weeks and months following a suicide are so very confusing. AFSP has a wealth of information. There is a tab called, “Coping With Suicide Loss”. The
pull down screen includes an option called, “Where do I begin?” It’s very good.
Website: www.afsp.org
Davidson LifeLine
Davidson LifeLine exists to help prevent suicide and promote mental health in our community
Website: www.davidsonlifeline.org
704-906-3736
Help and Support Group Guide (Mecklenburg County)
HUGS (Healing and Understanding of Grief from Suicide)
Website: HUGS
704-541-9011
Living After Suicide
Living After Suicide is a support group for those who’ve lost a loved one to suicide.
Website: http://livingaftersuicide.webs.com
704-907-3148
KinderMourn
KinderMourn provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children and teens by support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss.
Website: KinderMourn
704-376-2580
Psychotherapy groups and mental health professionals directory
Website: www.mhacentralcarolinas.org
Community Resources
Mental Health Providers
Check your privately insured mental health benefits through your employer or insurer. Ask provider if he/she has experience with trauma and grief. Check to see if your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Counseling Center at Davidson United Methodist Church (DUMC)
This non-denominational counseling center offers individual counseling to community members.
Insurance: private insurance and will also work with those who are under- or uninsured
Hours of Operation: business hours, Monday-Friday
No emergency or crisis intervention available
Website: Counseling Center at DUMC
233 South Main Street Davidson, NC 28036
704-892-6135
Teen Health Connection
A United Way member agency and Levine Children’s Hospital partner, Teen Health Connection is available to children and adolescents, ages 11-22. This integrated model of healthcare offers medical care, mental health care, with a center for disordered eating and wellness.
Insurance: Private insurance, Medicaid accepted; sliding scale available
Hours of Operation: business hours, Monday-Friday
No emergency or crisis intervention available
Website: Teen Health Connection
3541 Randolph Road, Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28211
704-381-TEEN (8336)
Carolinas Health Care System Behavioral Health, CMC-Randolph
The largest regional provider of mental health, advanced psychiatric and substance abuse services. CHS Behavioral Health provides a full array of behavioral health services, from outpatient and inpatient treatment programs to substance abuse outpatient services, and outpatient counseling
Website: Carolinas Health Care System Behavioral Health Center
704-444-2400 (24 hour hotline)
Call to schedule an appointment, phone assessment and referral, and/or for other information about behavioral health and substance abuse services offered within Carolinas Healthcare System.
Carolinas Health Care System Behavioral Health, Davidson
Website: Carolinas Health Care System Behavioral Health Center
704-801-9200
Along with the Mindy Ellen Levine Behavioral Health Hospital, there is an outpatient clinic that serves children, adolescents, and adults. Call to schedule an appointment, phone assessment and referral, and/or for other information about behavioral health and substance abuse services offered within Carolinas Healthcare System.
Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA)
A United Way member agency, the MHA works to promote mental wellness through advocacy, prevention, and education. In addition to advocacy, MHA provides information and referral.
Website: Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas
Hours of Operation: business hours, Monday-Friday
3701 Latrobe Drive, Suite 140; Charlotte, NC
704-365-3454
Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis Team
The Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis Team is comprised of a group of clinicians with experience in mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disabilities and situational crises. The Mobile Crisis Team serves all of Mecklenburg County and a referral can come from anyone. The Mobile Crisis Team has the ability to handle a crisis either by phone or by dispatching to the consumer and/or caller.
Insurance: Consumers are not billed for services. Funding comes from grants, IPRS funds, and Medicaid.
Website: Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis Team
Hours of Operation: 24/7/365
704-566-3410 – press option 1 to speak to a live counselor
Davidson College Students
Call the Counseling Center at 704-894-2451, open 7:30 am-9:30 pm
Call 704-337-7047 between 9:30 pm and 7:30 am and on weekends
