National Crisis Hotlines:
*If you’re in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (available 24/7): 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741
Trans Lifeline (available 10am-4am EST): 877-565-8860
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233 or online chat
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
Advocacy and Support:
OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter)
24/hr Crisis Line in Watauga: (828) 262-5035
24/hr Crisis Line in Avery: (828) 504-0911
Spanish Crisis Line: (828) 504-0800
Healthcare:
Local queer & trans-affirming health care (including HRT)
Dr. Cordelia Stearns provides HRT, the practice also provides trans-affirming gynecological care and psychiatric services
Services are for those with private insuracce, medicaid, and those who are uninsured
WNCCHS in Asheville (Dr. Jennifer Abbott)
Community Family Practice in Asheville (Dr Lauren Livingston)
NC Abortion Clinics:
A Woman’s Choice, Inc (locations in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, & Jacksonville)
A Preferred Women’s Health Center (locations in Charlotte & Raleigh)
Call the National Abortion Federation Hotline for unbiased information, financial assistance, referrals to abortion providers, and support: 1-800-772-9100
Appalachian State Resources:
Counseling Center: (828) 262-3180
Health Services: (828) 262-3100