If this is a crisis, use the resources below immediately. If you’re not sure where to start, call us — we’ll help you find the right next step.
Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency, immediate danger, or a medical emergency. In North Carolina, if the emergency involves a behavioral health crisis and law enforcement assistance is needed, NCDHHS advises asking for a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer when available.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health concerns, or a substance use crisis. You can also contact 988 if you are concerned about someone else.
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment information and referrals for individuals and families dealing with mental health or substance use concerns. This is a referral and information service rather than a crisis counseling line.
Free, private, 24/7 peer support from someone with lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges. Especially appropriate for someone who needs support but is not experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
Contact us for information about assessments, SACOT, SAIOP, DWI services, SAP services, referrals, and treatment options.
Connecting Bridges is not an emergency or 24-hour crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. For an immediate mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
Connecting Bridges will connect you to the right resource even if it isn’t us — we work with trusted partners across the Piedmont Triad. [Placeholder — direct phone numbers/links for each partner below still need to be confirmed with Shantina before launch.]
Housing, food, and other basic-needs support can matter as much as treatment itself. A few local organizations we point people toward: