Resources
The CHANCE-2 Team is here for you available to help you find resources for transportation, health insurance, prescriptions, or other available support available. If you need help finding resources to fit your needs, we’re ready to help. Call us toll-free at 1-866-927-6920, or e-mail us at chance2@unc.edu.
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Head & Neck Cancer Resources
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC)
SPOHNC (pronounced “Spunk”) is a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness and meet the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. SPOHNC sponsors many events, including oral cancer screenings, educational fairs, tasting events, and move to music classes. For more information, visit spohnc.org.
The Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF)
OCF offers education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities for oral cancer patients and caregivers. They host fundraising, fun run events, awareness campaigns, and free oral cancer screenings events throughout the country. For more information, visit oralcancerfoundation.org.
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA)
HNCA supports head and neck cancer patients and caregivers through educational information, activities to promote awareness, and resources for patients to engage and learn from one another. For more information, visit headandneck.org.
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Find a Cancer Support Group Near You
Visit the American Cancer Society website to find a cancer support group near you. Also on this page are links to more information about the ACS’s National Cancer Information Center, its Patient Lodging Programs, and Road to Recovery, which provides rides to treatment.
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Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We understand that these are challenging times. The State of North Carolina and UNC Health have resources to help you.
Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3663
The Hope4NC Helpline is a 24/7, free service that connects North Carolinians to additional mental health and resilience supports. The aim is to help people cope and build resilience during times of crisis. Hope4NC includes a Crisis Counseling Program tailored for COVID-19. If you do not have health insurance, Hope4NC can may still be able to connect you with behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse services.
Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990
The Helpline is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week and free resource that responds to people who need crisis counseling and support in dealing with the traumatic effects of a natural or human-caused disaster. The Helpline is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
You can also reach out by texting “TalkWithUs” to 66746. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service to call the Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or call TTY 1-800-846-8517. Si Ud. se prefiere español (or conoce a alguien quien lo prefiere), llame 1-800-846-8517, y oprime numero 2. También Ud. puede enviar un mensaje de texto “Hablanos” a 66746.
Patient Family Resource Center: 984-974-8100
There are unique challenges for cancer survivors and for those still in the fight. If you are a current patient with UNC Health, the Patient Family Resource Center at the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC, can connect you with mental health, counseling, or other resources that are knowledgeable also about how to best serve the people who had or still are fighting cancer through their Cancer Navigation Support Calls program. Call (984) 974-8100 to reach out.
“Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis” from the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
Visit this website for HNCA’s advice to navigating your treatment and safety. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a useful resources about financial assistance, emotional well-being, eating well, and support groups focused on COVID-19 and head and neck cancer.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or substance abuse challenges, you are not alone. There are people ready to help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Counselors are available by phone, text or chat 24/7 at centers across the United States to help if you or someone you know is having thoughts about suicide or is in emotional distress. It is always free and confidential to speak with someone. If you are more comfortable texting, text Connect or MHFA to 741741, or you can chat with someone by visiting https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use your preferred relay service, or dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255.
Llame 1-888-628-9454 para hablar con algien en español.
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK(8255), press #1
The National Suicide Prevention has counselors trained specifically to address the issues faced by military veterans. To reach someone by text, text Connect to 838255.
Lifeline Crisis Chat: www.crisischat.org
Sometimes reaching out is easier online.
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline provides peer support for transgender people by members of the trans community. They provide resources on mental health through practicalities of trans living. Hours are currently 5pm – 1am ET every day of the week. Oprima 2 para hablar con unx operador en español.
Mobile Crisis Units
These units provide crisis response, stabilization, and intervention for mental health and substance use-related crises. If not an emergency, visit Crisis Solutions NC for resources in your county.
- Orange and Person Counties: 1-877-8844
- Durham, Wake, and Johnston Counties: 1-800-510-9132
- Other counties: Call the Hope4NC helpline (1-855-587-3663), or call 911 and ask for a “CIT officer” to respond.
Finding a Local Therapist
To find someone to visit in person, follow this link, or this one, or this one. To find online therapists, go here.
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There are apps for your smartphone, too, that some people have found useful and that we can share with you.
MY3 connects you a free app that has many helpful tools embedded, including the national crisis line number, a mood tracker, links to resources, etc. Go to my3app.org for links to download from Apple App Store or Google Play.
HeadSpace offers helpful mindfulness activities and resources. A subscription service, it is available for a free trial. Go to www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app to learn more and for download links.
MyLife Meditation (formerly Stop, Breathe and Think) is a free app (for its basic tier) is another recommended option for a meditation app.
Lifetiles Pro is a free option for an app with tools to manage during this crisis, including trackers for medications, sleep, and your thoughts. It is available at the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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The CHANCE-2 team acknowledges that online searches for resources like the ones below may pose challenges or risks for some individuals. We include them in this comprehensive list of head & neck cancer resources with the hope that it offers you a measure of safety. Remember, you are not alone. We extend our wishes for safety and peace to you and your loved ones.
National Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
NDVH will help with crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals to agencies in all 50 states.
www.thehotline.org
1-800-799-7233 (799-SAFE) – available 24/7 – or text “START” to 88788
RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline
Calls will be connected to the nearest RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) member center. All calls are kept confidential; your phone number will not be stored. If you cannot call, NSAH offers an online chat. You can communicate with trained crisis support volunteers who have state-mandated training in an anonymous instant-messaging type format-online. The hotline does not capture IP addresses of users, and transcripts of sessions are never stored.
www.rainn.org
1-800-656-HOPE (656-4673) – available 24/7
StrongHearts Native Hotline
StrongHearts is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center to support Native American and Alaska Native survivors, concerned family members, and concerned friends.
strongheartshelpline.org
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) – available 24/7 by phone or text
National Text for Any Crisis
Text HOME to 741741
Health System-Based Resources
Atrium Health
Domestic Violence Healthcare Project
The project is based out of the Carolinas Medical Center. Follow the website for more information about the project and for a list of resources centered in the Charlotte area.
https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/specialty-care/other-specialty-care-services/domestic-violence
(704) 446-3999 – available 24/7
Duke
https://pas.duke.edu/concerns/relationships/domestic-violence/
Novant Health
Sexual Assault Services
Our team of experts is on call 24 hours a day to help both female and male survivors of violent crimes, including domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault.
If you or someone you care about is suffering from sexual assault, call the Novant Health facility in your area to schedule an appointment with one of our sexual assault experts.
https://www.novanthealth.org/services/emergency/sexual-assault-services/
Cone Health
Cone Health: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Response Services
Receive sensitive and confidential care from forensic nurses specially trained to work with survivors.
If you would like to establish on-going support, call Counseling Services at 336-334-7727, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in Murphy Hall, Suite 109
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Response Services
If you experience sexual assault or domestic violence, turn to Cone Health for sensitive, confidential care. You’ll benefit from forensic nurses specially trained to treat your immediate injuries, discuss your short and long-term health concerns, and, if desired, collect and document evidence of your injuries.
https://www.conehealth.com/services/sexual-assault-domestic-violence/
Cape Fear Valley
A list of community resources can be found on this website.
https://www.capefearvalley.com/patients/community-resource-list.aspx
Wormack Army Medical Center
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response (SHARP)
The Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response (SHARP) program exists so the Army can prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults before they occur. Our goal is to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assaults by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every individual person.
https://womack.tricare.mil/Patient-Resources/Sexual-Assault-Support
Fort Liberty 24/7 SHARP Hotline – please call to get the contact information for individual unit SHARP teams. – 910-584-4267
DoD Safe Helpline – 1-877-995-5247
Family Advocacy Program (domestic violence & child abuse) – 910-322-341
ECU Health
A list of community resources can be found on this website.
https://www.ecuhealth.org/employee-assistance-program/resources/
UNC Health – Beacon Program
Go to any front desk, and let the person there know you have an appointment with the “Beacon Program.” UNC Health staff will connect you with resources and protection starting immediately. Follow the website for more information and for links to additional resources.
https://www.med.unc.edu/beacon/get-help/intimate-partner-violence-ipv/
(984) 974-0470
Statewide Resources
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV)
NCCADV works on political advocacy, policy, education, and training. It does not directly provide services, but the information on its website or linked from it are valuable resources.
nccadv.org
Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage
They have a list of resources covering the greater Charlotte and Lake Norman area, including shelters and safe houses.
https://www.jkffc.org/resources/hotlines-shelters/
Women’s Law
This is a project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Find resources about the legal rights and options for survivors of domestic violence. They run an e-mail hotline, too, with an expected response time of 1-5 business days.
www.womenslaw.org/laws/nc
Kiran
Kiran is a statewide non-profit organization that serves and empowers South Asian survivors of domestic violence.
https://www.kiraninc.org/
Office Phone: 919-831-4203
Address: 1012 Oberlin Road; Raleigh, NC 27605
Services: Safety planning, Secure housing assistance, Resource referrals, Translation assistance, and Client advocacy and secondary family services.
Resources by County
This guide initially concentrates on the 46 counties eligible for CHANCE-2 participant recruitment. Should your county not be listed, and you require assistance, please contact us at UNC Lineberger (https://chance2.unc.edu/contact-us/) or locate your county’s official partner at [NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement] (https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/domestic-violence-sexual-assault-resources/grantee-programs).
Alamance County
Family Abuse Services of Alamance Co. (DV)
https://www.familyabuseservices.org/
(336) 226-5985 – available 24/7
en español (336) 264-2935
CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center (SA)
CrossRoads has offices in Alamance, Caswell, and Person counties.
www.crossroadscares.org
(336) 228-0360 – available 24/7
Brunswick
Coastal Horizons Center (SV)
They serve Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender counties.
https://coastalhorizons.org/
(910) 343-0145
(910) 685-0205 – after hours for active clients
Hope Harbor Home, Inc. (DV)
Hope Harbor Home strives to break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence in Brunswick County, NC through safe shelter, advocacy, and education.
https://hopeharborhome.org/
910-754-5856 – 24 hours hotline
Cabarrus
Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network CVAN (DV)
Provides safety, shelter and support for battered women and their children in Cabarrus.
https://www.cvan.org/Default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
704-788-2826 – 24-hour hotline
Caswell County
Family Services of Caswell County (DV)
This is a county government office.
https://www.caswellcountync.gov/family-services
(336) 694-5655 – available 24/7
CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center (SA)
CrossRoads has offices in Alamance, Caswell, and Person counties.
www.crossroadscares.org
(336) 228-0360 – available 24/7
Chatham
Crisis Line (Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services)
https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=56278&dataid=602&FileName=CC%20Partnership%20for%20Children%20Parent_Guide.pdf (pg 14)
919-542-5445 – 9am-5pm Services in Spanish & English
919-742-7320 – 9am to 5pm Speaks Spanish
919-545-0224 – 24//7
Chatham Family Violence Prevention Services (CFVPS)
https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/departments-programs-a-h/court-related-domestic-violence-services/domestic-violence-services
919-545-0055 – 24/7
Second Bloom of Chatham (DV, SA)
Provide person-centered support and resources for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence in Chatham County.
https://www.secondbloomofchatham.org/
919-545-0055 – 24/7
Craven County
Coastal Women’s Shelter (DV, SA)
They serve Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties.
https://www.coastalwomensshelter.org/
(252) 638-5995 – available 24/7
Cumberland
CARE Family Violence Center (Cumberland Co. Dept. of Social Services) (Gov’t Agency) (DV)
https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/dss-group/department-of-social-services/adult-services/domestic-violence-services
910-677-2532 – 24/7
Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County (SA)
Rape Crisis Volunteers of Cumberland County offers FREE, confidential services to any person whose life has been affected by sexual violence.
https://serve.uncp.edu/agency/detail/?agency_id=18931
910-485-7273 – 24 hours hotline
Davidson
Family Services of Davidson County, Inc (Gov’t Operated) (DV, SA)
Family Services of Davidson County provides counseling, crisis intervention and youth development programs to strengthen individuals, families and our community.
https://www.fsdc.org/
336-243-1934 – 24-hour crises line
Davie
Davie Center for Violence Prevention (Gov’t Operated) (DV, SA)
The mission of Davie Center for Violence Prevention is to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our community through empowerment, advocacy, education, awareness and action for social change.
https://www.daviecountync.gov/92/Davie-Center-for-Violence-Prevention
336-751-4357 – 24-hour crises line
Duplin County
Save Haven of Pender (DV)
They serve Duplin and Pender counties.
https://safehavenofpender.com/
(910) 259-8989
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc (SA)
They serve Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender counties.
https://coastalhorizons.org/
(910) 343-0145
(910) 685-0205 – after hours for active clients
Durham
Durham Crisis Response Center (DV, SA)
https://thedcrc.org/
919-403-6562 – 24-hour help line
Edgecombe
My Sister’s House, Inc. (DV, SA)
MSH serves Nash and Edgecombe Counties in NC
https://www.mshnc.org/
252-459-3094 – Crisis line
Forsyth
Family Services, Inc. (DV, SA)
https://familyservicesforsyth.org/
336-723-8125 – 24-hour crisis line
336-722-8173 (DV) – 24 hours crisis line
336-7224457 (SA) – 24 hours crisis line
Next Step Ministries, Inc (DV, SA)
https://nextstepdv.org/
336-413-5858 – 24-hour crisis
Franklin
Safe Space, Inc. (DV, SA)
https://www.ncsafespace.org/
919-497-5444 – Emergency hotline
Granville
Families Living Violence Free (DV, SA)
https://flvf.org/
919-693-3579
24/7 Crisis Lines: English (919)-693-5700; Espanol (919)-690-0888
Greene
REAL CRISIS Intervention, Inc. (SA)
They serve Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt and Washington counties.
https://realcrisis.org/
(252) 758-4357
S.A.F.E. in Lenoir County (DV)
Serve Lenoir and Greene counties
https://www.lenoirgreeneunitedway.org/safe-in-lenoir-county
252-523-5573
Guilford
Family Service of the Piedmont (DV, SA)
https://fspcares.org/
High Point – 336-273-7273 -24/7
Greensboro – 336-273-7273 – 24/7
Winston-Salem 336-722-4457 – 24/7
Halifax
Hannah’s Place, Inc. (DV, SA)
https://hannahsplacenc.org/contact-us.html
252-541-2064 – 24 hours crisis line
Harnett
S.A.F.E. of Harnett County, Inc (DV, SA)
https://www.safeofhc.org/index.htm
910-893-7233
Iredell
Diakonos Inc. (DV, SA)
https://www.domesticshelters.org/help/nc/statesville/28687/my-sister-s-house-a-program-of-diakonos-inc
https://www.fifthstreetministries.com/my-sisters-house/
704-872-3403 – 24-hour crisis line
Johnston
Harbor, Inc. (DV, SA)
https://harborshelter.org/
919-631-5478 – crisis line
919-631-7318
Lee
Haven in Lee County (DV, SA)
https://havenlee.org/
919-774-8923
Lenoir
REAL CRISIS Intervention, Inc. (SA)
They serve Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt and Washington counties.
(252) 758-4357
S.A.F.E. in Lenoir County (DV)
Serve Lenoir and Greene counties.
https://www.lenoirgreeneunitedway.org/safe-in-lenoir-county
252-523-5573
Mecklenburg
Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Services
https://css.mecknc.gov/domestic-violence
704-336-3210 – Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Penny Appeal, USA (DV)
https://pennyappealusa.org/safespace/
704-764-1773
Safe Alliance, Inc. – Legal/Shelter (DV, SA)
https://www.safealliance.org/
980-771-4673 – Greater Charlotte Hope Line
704-332-2513
Webchat available on website
Montgomery County
Esther House of Stanly County, Inc. (DV, SA)
They serve Stanly and Montgomery counties.
https://estherhousecares.org/
(704) 961-7500 – available 24/7
Moore
Friend to Friend (DV, SA)
https://www.friendtofriend.me/
910-947-3333 – crisis line
Nash
My Sister’s House (DV, SA)
MSH serves Nash and Edgecombe Counties in NC
https://www.mshnc.org/
252-459-3094 – Crisis line
New Hanover
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc (SA)
They serve Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender counties.
https://coastalhorizons.org/
(910) 343-0145
(910) 685-0205 – after hours for active clients
910-392-7460
DV Shelter and Services (DV)
https://www.domesticviolence-wilm.org/the-open-gate/
910-343-0703
Webchat available on website
Onslow
Onslow Women’s Center, Inc (DV, SA)
https://www.onslowvc.org/
910-347-4000 – 24/7
Orange County
Compass Center for Women and Children (DV)
https://www.compassctr.org/
(919) 929-7122 – available 24/7
Orange County Rape Crisis Center (SA)
https://ocrcc.org/
(919) 967-7273 – available 24/7 by phone or by text
1-866-WE-LISTEN (935-4783)
Webchat available on website.
Pender County
Safe Haven of Pender (DV)
They serve Duplin and Pender counties.
https://safehavenofpender.com/
(910) 259-8989
Coastal Horizons Center (SA)
They serve Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender counties.
https://coastalhorizons.org/
(910) 343-0145
(910) 685-0205 – after hours for active clients
Person County
Safe Haven of Person County (DV, SA)
https://www.personcountysafehaven.org/
(336) 599-7233 – available 24/7
CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center
The Person County location has services for children advocacy only.
www.crossroadscares.org
(336) 228-0360 – available 24/7
Pitt County
Center for Family Violence Prevention (DV)
They serve Pitt, Martin, and Washington counties.
https://www.c4fvp.org/
(252) 752-3811 – available 24/7
REAL CRISIS Intervention, Inc. (SA)
They serve Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, Pitt and Washington counties.
https://realcrisis.org/
(252) 758-4357
Randolph County
Randolph County Family Crisis Center Inc (DV, SA)
www.randolphfcc.org
Asheboro: (336) 629-4159 – available 24/7
Archdale/Trinity: (336) 434-5579 – available 24/7
By text 24/7 (336) 521-8021
Rockingham County
Help, Incorporated: center Against Violence (DV, SA)
https://helpincorporated.org/
(336) 342-3332 – available 24/7
Rowan
Family Crisis Council of Rowan (DV, SA)
www.fccrowan.org
(704) 636-4718 ext. 1
Sampson County
U Care, Inc. (DV, SA)
www.ucaredv.org
(910) 596-0931 – available 24/7
Stanly County
Esther House of Stanly County, Inc. (DV, SA)
They serve Stanly and Montgomery counties.
https://estherhousecares.org/
(704) 961-7500 – available 24/7
Union County
Turning Point, Inc. (DV, SA)
https://turningpointnc.org/
Domestic Violence: (704) 283-7233
Sexual Assault: (704) 283-7770
Vance County
Infinite Possibilities, Inc. (DV, SA)
They serve Vance and Warren counties.
https://www.rise4me.com/resources/infinite-possibilities-inc/
(252) 431-1926
Wake County
InterAct of Wake (DV, SA)
interactofwake.org
Domestic Violence Crisis Line: (919) 828-7740 / toll-free: (866) 291-0855 – available 24/7
Sexual Assault Crisis Line: (919) 828-3005 / toll-free: (866) 291-0853 – available 24/7
Solace Center: (919) 828-3067 / toll-free: (866) 291-0854
en español: (844) 203-8896
Wayne County
Wayne Uplift Resource Association (DV, SA)
www.wurainc.org
(919) 736-1313
Wilson County
Wesley Shelter, Inc. (DV, SA)
www.wesleyshelter.org
(252) 291-2344 – available 24/7