Free Mental Health Support for NC Teens
In October 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) partnered with Alliance Health and Somethings to expand mental health support for teens in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. About Somethings Somethings is a mental health platform that connects teens and young adults with Certified Peer Specialist Mentors and can provide referrals to licensed therapists. Each teen is connected with a mentor who has overcome what they are going through and shares common interests. Mentors provide a relatable, low-pressure way to connect. If you know a teen (age 13 and older) who needs mental health support, visit somethings.com/northcarolina to get connected to support. Services are available via text and video calls after school from 3-11 p.m. and on weekends. In addition to mental health support for a variety of diagnoses, teens can also get support with future planning, social isolation, academic challenges, relationships, family dynamics, sib...