Resources
Crisis Resources
Any emergency: Call 911
Mental or emotional health-related crises:
US National 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call 988 [call 988 link], text 988 [sms:988], or chat, available in both English or Spanish.
Outside the US, call 24-hour Befrienders Worldwide for Global Suicide Prevention resources at +1 (212) 673-3000, connect to help centers in 44 languages
Survivors of sexual violence: Our Voice 24-hour Crisis Line: call 828-255-7576 or text "VOICE" or "VOZ" to 85511. Our Voice has Spanish-English bilingual staff, with crisis intervention and prevention support in Buncombe County, NC.
Trans peer support: Trans Lifeline: call 877-565-8860, run by and for trans people
Teen peer support: Teen Line has trained teen listeners: call 800-852-8336 from 9PM - 1AM Eastern Time, text TEEN to 839863, responses from 9PM - midnight Eastern Time, email for a response within 5 days
Live Another Day: non-biased lists of highly rated treatment providers and trusted resources.
Community Resources
BeLoved Asheville - cultivate a caring community where every individual, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, experiences the essence of belonging, wellness, fairness, and potential.
Trans / Gender Diverse Resources
Click here for specific local and broader resources for trans and gender diverse folks.