Behavioral Health

Are you or someone you know having a crisis?

988 or (800) 273-8255: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
855-PEERS-NC (855-733-7762): NC Peer Warmline
911: If you’re calling 911 for mental health, substance abuse or special needs emergencies, you can request first responders that have gone through Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).

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Our Vision

By 2034, all individuals in Wake County will have the opportunity to thrive. Our community works together to offer a compassionate, accessible, recovery-oriented and integrated behavioral health system of care.

Wake County supports our community's Behavioral Health needs by maintaining current systems of care, investing in research and resources, and collaborating with organizations.

Our Mission

The mission of the Wake County Behavioral Health Department is to support high-quality, efficient, and equitable Behavioral Health services that foster positive outcomes for our community. We are dedicated to supporting our partners, employees, and stakeholders by providing exceptional business services, promoting health and well-being, and ensuring that all interactions with our department are characterized by integrity, respect and professionalism.