For situations involving danger, abuse, or urgent emotional distress
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (National)
A free, 24/7 confidential support line for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis. You can call or text 988 or chat online to connect with trained counselors for immediate support.
🔗 https://988lifeline.org
RHA Health Services Crisis Services (WNC)
Provides crisis stabilization, mobile crisis, and facility-based crisis services for individuals experiencing acute mental health or substance use crises. RHA supports short-term stabilization and connection to ongoing care across North Carolina.
🔗 https://rhahealthservices.org/services/crisis-services/
📲Crisis Line: 1-800-848-0180
Vaya Health Mobile Crisis Management (WNC)
A 24/7 mobile crisis response service available across Western North Carolina for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Trained clinicians can come to you to assess, de-escalate, and connect you to immediate support and follow-up care. Click on the link for more specific crisis support resources.
🔗 https://www.vayahealth.com/get-help/mobile-crisis-services/
📲Crisis Line: 1-800-849-6127
Safelight (Hendersonville)
A nonprofit organization serving survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Henderson County. Safelight provides a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, and comprehensive support services for individuals and families. They also help with facilitation of forensic interviews.
🔗 https://www.safelightfamily.org
📲Crisis Line: 828-693-3840
Helpmate (Asheville)
A nonprofit organization serving survivors of intimate partner violence in Buncombe County. Helpmate provides a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, and survivor support services.
🔗 https://helpmateonline.org
📲Crisis Line: 828-254-0516
Our VOICE (Asheville Area)
A Buncombe County-based nonprofit serving survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, hospital accompaniment, advocacy, counseling referrals, and community education centered on survivor safety and dignity.
🔗 https://www.ourvoicenc.org
📲Crisis Line: 828-255-7576
CAIYALYNN Burrell Child Crisis Center
A short-term residential crisis center serving children and adolescents in Western North Carolina experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. The center provides stabilization, assessment, and support in a safe, structured environment.
🔗 https://daymarkrecovery.org/fbc-buncombe/
📲Crisis Line: 866-275-9552
AdventHealth Hospital (Hendersonville/Asheville)
A not-for-profit hospital providing emergency, medical, and behavioral health services to Henderson County and surrounding communities. AdventHealth also offers specialized programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
🔗 https://www.adventhealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-hendersonville
Pardee Hospital through UNC Health Care (Hendersonville)
A nonprofit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, emergency, and behavioral health services in Henderson County. Pardee emphasizes accessible, patient-centered care and community partnership.
🔗 https://www.pardeehospital.org