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

• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line and Alternatives to Suicide online groups

• RAINN: sexual assault support

• 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:

• North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault

• North Carolina LGBTQ Organizations

Healthcare:

• Local queer & trans-affirming health care (including HRT)

  • High Country Community Health

    • 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

  • Planned Parenthood of Asheville

  • 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:

  • AppCares

  • Sexual Assault Prevention

  • Equity, Diversity, & Compliance

  • Counseling Center: (828) 262-3180

  • Health Services: (828) 262-3100

  • Sexual Assault Services for Campus and Community