From assistance leaving abusive situations to providing shelter and advocacy in the courtroom, these organizations are ready and willing to help.
- Beaufort County — Ruth's House, www.ruths-house.org, helpline is 252-940-0007
- Pitt, Martin, Washington counties — Center for Family Violence Prevention, www. c4fvp.org, crisis line is 252-752-3811
- Tyrrell County — Inner Banks Hotline, www.ibxhotline.org, 252-796-5526
- Hyde County — Hyde County Hotline, www.hydecounty-hotline.org, 252-925-2500
- Pamlico, Craven counties — Coastal Women's Shelter, www.coastalwomensshelter.org, 252-638-4509
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Hotline: 1 (800) 843 – 5678
Cyber Tipline: http://www.missingkids.com/gethelpnow/cybertipline
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 422 – 4453
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and text.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 662 – 4357
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone in English and Spanish
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 950 – 6264
Email: info@nami.org
Available Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
Boystown USA – Your Life Your Voice Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 448 – 3000
Text: Text VOICE to 20121 (hours vary)Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, text, and online chat.