The holidays can be a tough time for some. Tim Boyum talks with author Steven Petrow and Peg Morrison of NAMI-North Carolina on how to keep the holiday blues at bay.
Crisis phone line by HopeLine North Carolina
Call or text: 919-231-4525 or 877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org/
Phone calls taken 24/7
Text line hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
24/7 NAMI Crisis Text Line
Text “NAMI” to 741-741
Just need to talk?
Call the Promise Resource Network Warmline. It’s open 24/7.
833-390 7728
NAMI North Carolina Website
Helpline and contact information, links to virtual NAMI programs, schedule for Thursdays with NAMI, resource information – all specific to North Carolina
https://naminc.org
NAMI Website
General information about mental health, advocacy, NAMI services
https://nami.org
National Institute of Mental Health
General information about mental health diagnoses and research
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Information about suicide, support and local chapters
https://afsp.org/
OTHER LINKS
To learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
To get assistance from the Salvation Army:
https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/charlotte/christmas-assistance/
List of places providing holiday assistance throughout N.C.:
https://lowincomerelief.com/get-free-christmas-gifts-toys-north-carolina/
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