Mental Health
Mental Health & Well-Being
Supporting emotional health, building resilience, and connecting to care and resources.
The Importance of Mental Health
Mental and physical health are deeply connected – and both deserve equal care and attention. Just as we prioritize exercise, nutrition, and routine checkups, supporting our mental health is essential to overall well-being.
Taking care of your mental health, or supporting someone else, starts with awareness, compassion, and access to the right resources.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recommends ALGEE, a simple action plan for helping someone in a mental health crisis:
- Assess for risk of harm or suicide
- Listen nonjudgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self-help and support strategies
Local Resources
Daymark 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-866-275-9552
24/7 support for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability crises.
Daymark Recovery Services
Outpatient and psychiatric care using evidence-based, individualized treatment.
Vaya Health: 1-800-849-6127
Confidential 24/7 support, including crisis intervention and assessments for western North Carolina residents.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Behavioral health programs for individuals and families focused on emotional stability and coping skills.
NAMI Affiliates
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.
Explore local and statewide support:
National Resources
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Free, 24/7 confidential support for people in distress.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME or HOLA to 741741
Free, 24/7 confidential support via text message.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1 or text 838255
Free, confidential support for veterans and their families 24/7.
Hopeline
Nonjudgmental listening, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention live chat 24/7.
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth by hotline, text, chat, and an online community space.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Education and awareness programs to reduce youth suicide and support prevention efforts.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National leadership in advancing behavioral health and connecting individuals to treatment and services.