Counseling Events and Groups

In a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911 immediately for assistance

• Mobile Crisis Team: a 24/7 contact for Mecklenburg County residents experiencing a mental health emergency or seeking help for someone who is
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: a 24/7 suicide crisis line and information resource
• Safe Alliance: a 24/7 helpline for anyone who has experienced sexual trauma and/or violence from a family member or intimate partner; also provides advocacy, resources, and ongoing counseling
• Daymark Recovery Services: 24/7 mental health assessment, no appointment needed, crisis intervention, 23 hour observation unit, assistance with referrals for mental health and substance use.
• Atrium Behavioral Health Emergency Room: A dedicated psychiatric emergency department that provides treatment for a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our center is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Find Support Groups: a good starting point to find groups and organizations providing a supportive community
• Mental Health America of the Central Carolinas: advocacy, information, and resources for the Charlotte metropolitan area; find support, search for therapists, access screenings, and get involved
• Atrium Behavioral Health Care: Atrium Behavioral Health evaluates, diagnoses and treats adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental illness. They provide a range of treatment options, therapeutic approaches and state-of-the-art medical interventions.
• Psychology Today: A database where individuals can search for qualified mental health professionals within their region, by specialty and accepted health insurances.

• Charlotte Housing Authority: learn about and apply for affordable housing options
• Crisis Assistance Ministry: emergency assistance with rent and utilities; furniture ministry; clothing, shoes, and small household items through the free store; assistance and advocacy to help move toward self-sufficiency
• Just 1 Call: a one-stop source for information and assistance for Mecklenburg County; though designed with seniors and adults with disabilities in mind, this comprehensive list of community agencies and services is useful for anyone seeking assistance
• Legal Services of Southern Piedmont: legal advice and representation for people meeting low-income guidelines; Health Insurance Navigators are available to guide you through your options
• Men’s Shelter of Charlotte: emergency shelter for men 18 and older; support services for transitioning from homelessness
• Salvation Army Center of Hope: emergency shelter for women and children; comprehensive support services; referrals for individuals and families not meeting the Center’s criteria
• United Way’s 2-1-1: a comprehensive hotline and searchable website for connecting to health care and human services in North Carolina

• Psychology Today: A database where individuals can search for qualified mental health professionals within their region, by specialty and accepted health insurances.
• La Vida Counseling: Provide individual counseling, couples counseling, psychological immigration evaluations ​​​and groups

• Dilworth Center: Intensive Outpatient services (IOP). Disease education, adult family program, group therapy, mental health counseling and twelve-step groups are included in the IOP.
• Anuvia: Outpatient, intensive outpatient, short-term substance use treatment programs, support groups and services offered in Spanish.
• McLeod Center for Wellbeing: Offers a variety of services for substance abuse, addiction, detox, rehabilitation, and education.

• Time Out Youth: Fosters community, sponsors programs, and provides advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth (ages 11 – 20)
• Transcend Charlotte: Provides free and/or low-cost mental health, social support and education services to trans and gender-expansive folks (ages 18±) in Mecklenburg, and the adjoining counties in North and South Carolina.

• Single Stop: A CPCC non-profit organization that provides  a one-stop shop that can connect you with a variety of resources you may need to stay focused on your academic goals.
• Find Help: Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost services.