
Resources
Support Lines
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Problem Gambling Hotline: 877-718-5543
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- NC4Vets: 844-NC4-VETS or 844-624-8387
- Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463
- Hope4Healers Helpline: 919-226-2002
- NCDHHS PeerWarmline: 1-855-PEERSNC (1-855-733-7762)
- Thrive Lifeline (Text ONLY): 1-313-662-8209 Text “THRIVE”
- HopeLine NC: 1-877-235-4525 (Call or Text)
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Trans LifeLine: 1-877-565-8660
- Blackline: 1-800-604-5841
- Trevor Project Suicide Hotline LGBT+: 1-866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678-678
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Spanish Crisis Line: 888-628-9454
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800.656.HOPE
- Daymark 24hr Crisis Hotline: 866-275-9552
- NAMI NC Helpline:1-800-451-9682
- Copeland Grief Helpline: 1-516-364-COPE (2673)
Local Resources
GreenTree Peer Center
GreenTree Peer Support Program empowers our local Forsyth County community to promote mental health recovery, substance use recovery, and wellness for its citizens through peer-led groups and come-alongside individual peer support.
Laurie Coker
930 S. Broad Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-429-4086
NC 211
NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Families and individuals can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and confidential information on health and human services within their community.
Into the Wild
Into the Wild is an Adventure Recovery Intensive Outpatient program that provides hope and healing to women addicted to drugs/alcohol.
Lewisville, NC
336-775-6686
www.facebook.com/intothewildhelps
NorthStar LGBT+ Community Center
North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center has been serving Winston-Salem and surrounding areas for 10 years! Their mission is to foster community across intersecting identities through advocacy, compassion, education, and service.
930 Burke St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-893-9053
Twin City Harm Reduction Collective
The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective seeks to improve the health and lives and advocate for the rights of people who use drugs in Forsyth County, North Carolina and surrounding areas.
639 S Green St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-529-4492
Daymark Recovery Services
Daymark Recovery Services is a non-profit organization established to provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare services as defined by those in the community in need of mental health or substance abuse treatment options.
Adult Services:
- Advanced Access Walk-In Assessments – All Disabilities
- Routine Outpatient Therapy
- Psychiatry/Med Management
- Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (SAIOP)
- Medication Assisted Treatment – MAT (Suboxone)
- Mobile Crisis
- Tailored Care Management (TCM)
Youth Services:
- Advanced Access Walk-In Assessments – All Disabilities
- Routine Outpatient Therapy
- Psychiatry/Med Management
- Mobile Crisis
- Intensive In-Home
- Tailored Care Management (TCM)
Outpatient:
650 Highland Ave, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
BHUC:
650 North Highland Ave., Suite 110
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Behavioral Health Urgent Care BHUC
Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) provides an alternative to Emergency Room and Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization for individuals who have a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. The unit is staffed 24 hours a day by nurses, licensed clinicians, and qualified professionals. The facility has a 23-hour observation chair unit that will allow patients to stay up to 23 hours for observation, further assessment, and care management. The entrance to the unit is in the back of the main building.
- Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment
- Mental Health Outpatient Treatment
- Psychiatric Services/Medical Management
- Advanced Access/Walk-In Clinic
- Peer Support Services
- Hours:
Outpatient: Mon-Fri 8AM to 5PM
BHUC Unit: 24/7
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 866-275-9552
Insight Human Services
Insight strives to offer the highest quality care to reduce the negative impacts of substance misuse and mental illness in the communities they serve.
665 W 4th St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-725-8389
ARCA: Addiction Recovery Care Association
The Addiction Recovery Care Association, Inc., better known as ARCA, is a place where a family-focused environment and highly skilled staff work together to create an atmosphere that fosters recovery from alcohol and drug dependency.
ARCA embraces the highly successful Twelve-Step Philosophy. ARCA’s mission is to provide a recovery program to chemically dependent people and their families.
5755 Shattalon Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-784-9470
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services is a treatment center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for teens, adults, and senior adults that provides compassionate inpatient and outpatient treatment to help patients achieve meaningful mental health and wellness.
3637 Old Vineyard Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
336-794-3550
Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center
Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) offers outpatient treatment for adults aged 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with opioid use disorder. The center, which is located in Winston-Salem, NC, provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
1617 S Hawthorn Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-794-6058
888-499-3238
www.ctcprograms.com/location/winston-salem-comprehensive-treatment-center
Center for Emotional Health
Center for Emotional Health is dedicated to serving our patients with the highest level of treatment and support for mental health and addiction recovery\Center for Emotional Health is proud to offer a variety of services, including our Footprints Program; Veterans Support Services; In-person Counseling for individuals and groups; Medication Management; and Telepsychiatry. Many of our services are available to patients ages 4 and up.
150 Charlois Blvd., Suite 310
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-370-5240
Stepping Up Initiative
Forsyth County’s response to the national Stepping Up and Call to Action effort to reduce the number of adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in jails and decrease recidivism. Stepping Up also assists those who have behavioral health issues and do not have criminal justice involvement.
201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2606
Fax: 336-748-3912
Advancing Forward
Advancing Forward Health is a patient-centered clinic located in the Winston-Salem-Triad area. We are passionate about providing ongoing recovery from opioid use disorder to people with busy lives. We offer medical management and counseling at our patients’ convenience through flexible scheduling.
1312 Westgate Center Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-999-3228
NCDHHS: Statewide Peer WarmLine
The Peer Warmline is a phone line staffed by Peer Support Specialists who offer non-clinical support and resources to those in crisis. Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Individuals in need of assistance and wanting to speak with a peer can call the WarmLine at 1-855-PEERS NC (1-855-733-7762), and people who call 988 will have the option to connect with the Peer WarmLine if they prefer to speak with a peer.
ncmedsoc.org/ncdhhs-launches-new-statewide-peer-support-line
HopeLine NC: Call or Text
HopeLine specializes in providing suicide and crisis intervention, supportive and non-judgmental active listening, gentle and understanding discussion of crisis resolution, and referrals to appropriate community resources. The Crisis Line is available 24/7.
1-877-235-4525 (Call or Text)
DMHDDSUS: North Carolina Division Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services
Providing quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.
www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mhddsus
Partners Behavioral Health Services
Partners Health Management (Partners) manages intellectual/developmental disability, mental health, and substance use care for residents in Davie and Forsyth counties who receive specialized Medicaid and State-funded services.
Member and Recipient Services has people to help you. For help with non-emergency issues and questions, call us at:
1-888-235-4673
TTY: 711
1-800-735-2962 (English)
1-888-825-6570 (Spanish)
You may also email [email protected].
National Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.
meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings
Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery is a Buddhist-oriented, non-theistic recovery program that does not ask anyone to believe anything, only to trust the process and do the hard work of recovery. In fact, no previous experience or knowledge of Buddhism is required. Recovery is possible, and this program provides a systematic approach to treating and recovering from all forms of addiction. When sincerely practiced, the program can ensure a full recovery from addiction and a life-long sense of well-being and happiness.
AA: Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Northwest Piedmont Intergroup: nwpi.net
NA: Narcotics Anonymous
NA offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Narcotics Anonymous is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs, including alcohol. Membership is free, and we have no affiliation with organizations outside of NA including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations. Through all of their service efforts and our cooperation with others seeking to help addicts, we strive to reach a day when every addict in the world can experience our message of recovery in their own language and culture.
Meeting Finder: na.org/meetingsearch/find-na
Virtual Meeting: virtual-na.org
PAL: Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
Parents with an adult child dealing with substance use disorder involving either drugs or alcohol find hope and support through Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL). Meetings are available all over the country, and lives are being changed every day. It’s not an easy journey, but you don’t have to go at it alone.
Clemmons Local Meeting: meetings.palgroup.org/meetings/3523
RAINN: Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created the National Sexual Assault Hotline and operates in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country as well as the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
Thrive Lifeline (TEXT ONLY)
Thriving Harnesses Respect, Inclusion, and Vested Empathy: A text-based crisis line staffed by experienced suicide interveners with marginalized identities that will keep you safe during times of acute mental health crisis.
Please text “THRIVE” to 1-313-662-8209 to begin your conversation with them 24/7/365, from anywhere.
Resource list: thrivelifeline.org/resources
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
Text “HOME” to 741-741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential.
Spanish-speaking volunteer Crisis Counselor: Text “AYUDA” to 741-741
Fireweed Collective
Fireweed Collective offers mental health education and mutual aid through a Healing Justice and Disability Justice lens. We support the emotional wellness of all people and center QTBIPOC folks in our internal leadership, programs, and resources.
fireweedcollective.org/crisis-toolkit
Backline
Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. We are building a safer and more supported music industry by connecting our community with quality mental health care resources that understand this line of work.
The Hopeline: Online Chat for Students and Young Adults
The Hopeline helps students and young adults in crisis by offering sound advice and a safe place to connect. They are a non-profit organization that provides free resources like live chat with Hope Coaches, email mentors, blog posts, podcasts, and eBooks because of donors who believe in our mission.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the nation’s behavioral health.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
MHA: Mental Health America
Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy public policy, and direct service. Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.
Our work is informed, designed, and led by the lived experience of those most affected. Operating nationally and in communities across the country, Mental Health America advocates for closing the mental health equity gap while increasing nationwide awareness and understanding through public education, direct services, tools, and research. Our annual State of Mental Health in America report is among the most widely respected health reports in the nation.
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen, and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
The NAMI HelpLine provides the one-on-one help and information necessary to tackle tough challenges that you, your family, or your friends are facing.
Call, Text, or Chat with the HelpLine M-F, 10am-10pm ET
988 crisis service available 24/7
Call 1-800-950-6264
Chat or Text: Text “HELPLINE” to 62640
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
Call 877-565-8860
BlackLine
Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting mistreatment, witnessing, and affirming the lived experiences of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community.
Call 1-800-604-5841
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free. Trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available for support 24/7. They will listen without judgment. When you text, chat, or call, your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.
Trevor Project Suicide Hotline LGBT+
1-800-488-7386
or
Text “START” to 678-678