The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
Quitting doesn’t have to be a solo journey. With This is Quitting — the first-ever text-to-quit vaping service — the help and support you need is just a text away. All you have to do to get started is text DITCHJUUL to 88709. It’s super easy, completely free, and available 24-7 to help with cravings, stresses, and slips.
Information about underage drinking penalties and statistics
Quitting vaping can be tough, but we have resources that can help. Find out how to quit vaping and stay vape-free.
Yeah No, I’m Not Ok, a new podcast by Diane Guerrero in collaboration with LAist Studios, is here to open up the conversation about mental health.
NC Region of Narcotics Anonymous offers virtual in-person support meetings to people struggling or in recovery from the use of narcotics.
Alcoholics Anonymous Young People’s Group offers meetings for young people to share their common problems and help each other recover from alcohol use disorder. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The group meets every Friday from 7-8 pm.
Al-Anon offers meetings for people who have been affected by another’s use of alcohol to receive support from others with similar experiences.
Addiction specialist Kriya Lendzion offers real and honest answers to any questions you may have about substance use. You can reach out to her on Twitter and Instagram @legitdruged.
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Proof Alliance NC strives to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies by providing training, education, and resources to women of childbearing age and the professionals that serve them.
Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol
Underage Age Drinking (Penalties & Statistics)
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Find state-licensed treatment near you for addiction and substance use disorder.
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Find local treatment for youth and adults.
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The Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center is a planned 16-bed facility-based crisis and detox program for children and adolescents in Asheville, North Carolina. It provides an alternative to hospitalization for eligible children experiencing a mental health, substance abuse or intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) crisis.
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Mental heath treatment programs for young adults (ages 18-30) and adults.
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Addiction recovery treatments designed for the future.
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Jordan Peer Recovery provides housing, transportation, and supportive services to people in recovery and re-entry.
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Residential treatment center caring for adolescent females ages 14-17. outside of Asheville, NC. They offer on-site equine therapy, an accredited academic schedule, plus world-class therapeutic programming to treat a wide range of trauma and disorders.
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Asheville Alcoholic Anonymous District 70:
Young People’s Group – This group meets every Wednesday from 7-8 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 17 Shawnee Trail, Asheville, NC 28805
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Quitting doesn’t have to be a solo journey. With This is Quitting — the first-ever text-to-quit vaping service — the help and support you need is just a text away. All you have to do to get started is text DITCHJUUL to 88709. It’s super easy, completely free, and available 24-7 to help with cravings, stresses, and slips.
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QuitlineNC provides free cessation services to any North Carolina resident who needs help quitting tobacco use. Quit Coaching is available in different forms, which can be used separately or together, to help any tobacco user give up tobacco
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Find information on opioids, medication drop-off/disposal, community response, and treatment.
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Find information for syringe services, naloxone, needle safety & disposal, and treatment.
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Get help, get involved, and get the facts about North Carolina’s opioid epidemic.
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Apply for Naloxone for your organization.
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Dance Safe provides drug education and drug testing kits.
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Musicians for Overdose Prevention is a registered nonprofit that supports musicians through Narcan/naloxone awareness, Narcan distribution, and general mental health support.
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Provides syringe access, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips. Their distribution schedule is on their website.
If you are seeking treatment for your child, please call VAYA Health 1-800-849-6127 (Toll free 24/7)
Having a crisis? Need immediate help? Call 1-800-849-6127 (Toll free 24/7)
Tiene una crisis? ¿Necesita ayuda inmediata? Llame al 1-800-849-6127 (Llamada gratuita 24/7)
Mobile Crisis Management 1-800-573-1006
Hope 4 NC provides free and confidential emotional support, counseling referrals, community resources, and immediate crisis counseling services to individuals affected by COVID-19. 1-855-587-3463
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Join us in helping our community be a safe place for our children and families. Ask us how you can get involved and make a difference. If you would like to be involved with The Partnership for Substance Free Youth in Buncombe County