Helpful Resources

(Some Resources are sourced from https://therapistuncensored.com)

Find a Nazarene Church

NC District Church of the Nazarene

NC NYI (State Youth Ministry)

Gaston Hope in Christ

Other Partners

Cherryville Church of the Nazarene

City Church

Crossfix Ministries

Maranatha Church of God

Anthony Gallant State Farm

Caromont Health

City of Gastonia

Gaston Business Association

Gaston County

Gaston County Family YMCA

GSM Services

Kintegra Health

Suicide prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En español 1-888-628-9454
Use Lifeline Chat on the web
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis service that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Crisis Text Line

The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the USA, UK, CA, and Ireland. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.

USA: text HOME to 741741

Abuse and domestic violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453

Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444

Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678

Addiction

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use

Bullying/Teens

Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255

Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863

Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121

Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)

National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

Eating disorders

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767

More-Love.org Empowering parents to raise kids that are free from body hate and eating disorders

Mental health

Trauma Therapist Network – Current clinician directory hosted by the Trauma Therapist Network

ISTSS Public Directory – Find a clinician – International Study of Traumatic Stress Studies 

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255

Disaster Distress Helpline:

Call or text 1-800-985-5990
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Break the Cycle 7 steps-improvement lessons to protect your family

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Mental Health America

National Institute of Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)

Parenting

National Parent Helpline: 855-427-2736

Crying Baby Hotline: 866-243-2229

Fussy Baby Warmline: 888-431-BABY (888-431-2229)

Therapy

Psychology Today A directory of therapists as well as a collection of articles on all things mental health

Self-therapy Journey An online tool for transforming your psychological issues and enhancing your self-confidence and well-being.

Grow Therapy World Free mental health and wellbeing online trainings

New Beginnings Family Counseling Articles and downloadable worksheets

Mental Health Match  Find a licensed therapist that is best suited for your needs