Non-Crisis Emotional Support
WNC Listening Line - 8am-11pm non-crisis community phone line offering non-judgmental emotional support, serving communities in Western North Carolina. Call or text: 828-547-4547
Crisis Lines that DO NOT engage in non-consensual active rescue, meaning they will not call law enforcement without your consent
Trans Lifeline - (877) 565-8860 - The Trans Lifeline is run by trans people, for trans people.
THRIVE Lifeline: text “THRIVE” to +1.313.662.8209 from anywhere, 24/7 text-based support for mental health and/or identity, by and for multiply marginalized individuals. THRIVE Lifeline is trans-led and operated. Click here for a resource list of other non-carceral support options created by THRIVE Lifeline.
LGBT National Hotline at (888) 843-4564, or connect with a peer via chat.
LGBT National Youth Talkline (for people under 25): (800) 246-7743
Hours: Mon - Fri: 1 PM - 9 PM/pacific time, 4 PM - Midnight/eastern time, Sat: 9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time, Noon - 5 PM/eastern time
BlackLine is a BIPOC LGBTQ+ support line, run by BIPOC folks, for BIPOC folks. Call (800) 604-5841 to chat with a peer.
Crisis Lines that DO/MAY engage in non-consensual active rescue, meaning they may call law enforcement, 911 or first responders without your consent
Trevor Project - Call (866) 488-7386 or text START’ to 678-678 or chat at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat - Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone.
Buncombe County Mobile Crisis - (888) 573-1006
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call 988