Free resources
Free health resources in North Carolina
5 places in North Carolina that cost nothing or almost nothing to use. Each card links to the official page we read and shows the date we read it.
State program
NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services
The state division that builds mental health, substance use, developmental disability, traumatic brain injury and problem gambling services. It runs 24/7 crisis services, the NC Peer Warmline, and Open Access walk-in centers for same-day support.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
NC Medicaid
North Carolina's Medicaid program, run by the Division of Health Benefits. Medicaid expanded to more people in December 2023. You can apply online, in person or by mail. The contact center answers weekdays, 8am to 5pm.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
Nonprofit
NAMI North Carolina
An organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness, offering support groups, education and advocacy. The helpline is 800-451-9682, and you can also text 919-999-6527. Based in Raleigh.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
NC 211
A free and confidential information and referral service run by United Way of North Carolina, giving information on health and human services across the state. Dial 2-1-1 or call 1-888-892-1162, or use the online chat.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
The Center for Black Health and Equity
A national nonprofit based in Durham that runs public health programs for communities and people of African descent, covering HIV, tobacco and menthol, food and nutrition, mental health, and women's and reproductive health.
Source checked 21 Aug 2026. See what we read.
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