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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investing $20 million to into trauma-informed transportation for people in mental health crises.The money will take them from emergency rooms to residential treatment. Law enforcement used to handle this usually; but non-law enforcement transportation will offer a safe, therapeutic option instead. “People in crisis need health care, not handcuffs,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “This program helps people experiencing a mental health crisis receive safe transportation to the inpatient care that they need.” The new transportation program will initially operate in two regions of the state, which will be identified through a competitive request for proposal process. The RFP is now open, allowing qualified transportation vendors to apply for funding. Eligible transportation vendors can access and apply for the RFP on the NCDHHS website.RESOURCESSuicide & Crisis LineThe Suicide & Crisis Line is open 24 hours and is toll-free and confidential. They provide prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones to prevent suicide.Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis LineFor more details: Visit the Suicide & Crisis LineSAMHSAs National HelplineThis is open 24 hours and is toll-free. They provide confidential treatment referrals and information about mental and substance use disorders, prevention and recovery.Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)For more details: Visit SAMHSA National HelplineDisaster Distress HelplineThey provide counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Theyre open 24 hours a day.Call or text 1-800-985-5990.Espaol: Llama o enva un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona 2.For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the “ASL Now” button below or call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7. FAQs for ASL NOW users.For more details: Visit the Disaster Distress HelplineVeterans Crisis LineReach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.Dial 988 then press 1. You can also text 838255For more details: Visit the Veterans Crisis LineFind SupportFind Support is an online guide that helps people navigate through common questions when they are at the start of their journey to better behavioral health.For more details: Visit Find SupportFind TreatmentThe confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.For more details: Visit Find TreatmentScreen4SuccessScreen4Success provides an easy way for parents and caregivers to identify areas where their children may benefit from additional support.For more details: Visit Screen4Success