Resources
Tools and guidance for your journey
Whether you're just starting to explore mental health support or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources are here to help you and your family take the next step with confidence.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Navigating behavioral health, IDD services, or family challenges can feel overwhelming. We've gathered trusted information, helpful guides, and community connections to make it a little easier.
Mental Health
Understanding mental health is the first step toward healing. These resources cover common conditions, treatment options, and how to support yourself or a loved one.
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
Comprehensive education, support groups, and advocacy resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-4357.
Mental Health America
Free mental health screening tools, educational resources, and information on finding local support.
IDD & Developmental Disabilities
Resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and caregivers — covering services, rights, and community supports.
The Arc of North Carolina
Advocacy, support, and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across NC.
Disability Rights NC
Free legal services and advocacy for North Carolinians with disabilities, protecting rights and promoting inclusion.
NC DHHS — IDD Services
Official information on North Carolina's Medicaid-funded IDD services, eligibility, and how to access supports.
Family & Parenting
Practical tools and trusted guidance to help families communicate better, navigate challenges, and build stronger relationships at every stage.
Triple P — Positive Parenting Program
Evidence-based parenting strategies used worldwide to help families raise confident, healthy children and reduce family conflict.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Federal resources on child development, family support, trauma-informed care, and strengthening families.
Zero to Three
Research-based resources for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers, covering development, behavior, and early learning.
Crisis & Immediate Support
If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources provide immediate, confidential help — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor. Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor via text message — free and available around the clock.
Cabarrus County Crisis Services
Local crisis intervention and emergency mental health services for residents of Cabarrus County, NC.
Rowan County Crisis Line
24/7 local crisis support for Rowan County residents. Call Monarch NC at 1-866-272-7826 for immediate mental health crisis assistance.
Mecklenburg County Crisis Services
Behavioral health crisis services for Mecklenburg County residents, operated by Atrium Health. Call 704-566-3410 for 24/7 crisis support.
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