• Alliance Health - Alliance Health serves people who are insured by Medicaid or are uninsured. Providers offer treatment and support for mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. 
    Call 1 (800) 510-9132.
  • Wake County Behavioral Health Urgent Care - Monarch’s Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) is a walk-in service for people ages 4 and older with mental health and substance use disorders who are experiencing a crisis.
    Call (919) 703-2845 or visit 319 Chapanoke Rd., Suite 120, Raleigh, NC..
  • CASA - CASA is a nonprofit organization that provides and manages affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk, including veterans and people with disabilities. 
    Call (919) 754-9960.
  • The Catholic Parish Outreach has compiled a helpful Resource Guide that lists a variety of assistance sources, including shelters, clothing, and financial assistance.
  • Need help in getting services in Wake county? Click here for a directory of agencies that can help families with resources, including mentoring, medical needs, housing, and mental health:  Wake County Resource Guide
  • To access social services in Wake County, click here: Wake County Human Services
  • For any financial or housing assistance from the City or County, families should contact Coordinated Entry by phone at 919-443-0096 or email HW_AH@partnershipwake.org or contact any of the access sites directly. Intake workers will figure out all programs that you may be eligible for.
  • Wake County Human Services has also published a list of Additional Housing Resources. 
  • Substance Abuse  Southlight - Prevention, Education, and Treatment Services offered in the Triangle 919-787-6131

District and Local Resources
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  • Wake County Food Resources - Meal sites for children are open across Wake County to serve meals to students daily. Other food resources such as mobile food markets, food pantries and emergency food boxes are available to serve families through curbside delivery. Food safety measures are being followed, and ID is not required to access any of these services.
  • Wake County Urban Ministries - Engages the community to serve and advocate on behalf of those affected by poverty by providing basic needs like food, medicine and shelter to  promote health and wellness.
    Call (919) 836-1642 or visit www.urbanmin.org.
  • YMCA Regional Family Food Distribution - YMCA facilities serve as regional food hubs for meal distribution for families in Wake County. Through a partnership with Wake County, the Y will provide one to two weeks' worth of shelf-stable and fresh food  throughout the rest of the year. Families can visit any of our locations and receive food at no cost.


Hotlines
  • National Drug Helpline – 844-289-0879
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline – 800-662-HELP (4357)
  • ​The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids – 855-DRUG-FREE (378-4373)
  • Al-Anon and Alateen - For friends and families of problem drinkers
  • 800-356-9996
  • Hope4NC - Free and confidential emotional support, counseling referrals, and community resources.
    Call or text “hope” to 1 (855) 587-3463.
  • Hope4Healers Helpline - A partnership with the North Carolina Psychological Foundation, providing mental health and resilience supports from a licensed mental health professional for health care professionals, emergency medical specialists, first responders, other staff who work in health care settings and their families who are experiencing stress from being on the front lines of the state’s COVID-19 response.
    Call (919) 226-2002.
  • NC Alcohol and Drug Council - Support for individuals and family members of individuals struggling with alcohol or drug addiction.
    Call 1 (800) 688-4232 or text 919-908-3196.
  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources and best practices for professionals.
    Call 1 (800) 273-TALK.
  • Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs - A list of local sexual assault service providers.
    Call 1 (800) 799-7233 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
  • Wake County Referral Line for the Housing Insecure - For individuals who are currently homeless, in immediate danger of becoming homeless, have received an eviction notice, or are facing a possible eviction.
    Call (919) 861-1195.
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