Crisis & Help Lines

If you're in danger or in crisis, these lines are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.

988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text — 24/7, free & confidential.
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Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line
Connects you with a trained counselor.
1-800-849-6127
Vaya Health Behavioral Crisis (WNC)
24/7 mental-health crisis line for Western NC.
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828-253-6306
Neil Dobbins Center — Crisis Detox
Local 24/7 crisis detox, Asheville.
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1-800-662-4357
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free treatment referrals, 24/7.
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2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1
Local social services & emergency resource referrals.
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If you're in immediate danger, call 911. None of the lines above will judge you for calling — they're staffed by people who want to help.