988 Crisis Line|211 NC Resources

Care without barriers.

Guiding you to free clinics, food banks, and vital health resources across the Triangle and beyond.

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Clothing Drives

Amity UMC Clothing Closet

Ongoing clothing donations and distribution. Open Monday and Thursday mornings.

Carrboro UMC Clothes Closet

Free clothing donations and distribution for community members.

Community Programs

HRSA – Health Resources & Services Administration

Information on free/low-cost clinics, underserved populations, and healthcare access programs.

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CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

Focuses on oral health equity and access. Great for advocacy-minded patients and community members.

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IFC for Social Service

Offers shelter, community kitchen, and housing assistance in the Chapel Hill–Carrboro area.

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NC 211

Statewide search tool connecting residents with free social services, health care, and community resources.

Call 2-1-1Visit website

CASA

Provides stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk.

NeighborUp NC

Crisis

Provides food and financial assistance for those facing an immediate crisis in the Apex/Cary area.

NCCARE360

First statewide coordinated care network connecting people to local resources.

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FindHelp.org

Clean, user-friendly tool to search for free resources by typing in your zip code.

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Food Pantries & Drives

IFC Community Kitchen & Food Pantry

Prepares and serves hot meals daily in Carrboro. Food donations accepted at Carr Mill Mall.

TABLE

Delivers healthy food with nutrition education to 1,100+ children weekly in Chapel Hill–Carrboro.

PORCH Food Pantry

Local grassroots effort collecting non-perishable goods for families with children facing food insecurity.

Chapel Hill Community Fridge

Free food available anytime. Powered by the Community Empowerment Fund. M–Th 10–12 PM & 1–3 PM, Thu 5–7 PM, Fri 1–3 PM.

Town of Chapel Hill Food Distribution

Free food distribution on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Eubanks Park-and-Ride.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC

Main hub for hunger relief in the region. Use their "Food Finder" tool to locate pantries.

Durham Community Food Pantry

Operated by Catholic Charities, providing healthy groceries and mobile food pantry events.

Urban Ministries of Wake County

Provides a crisis center, food pantry, and a free clinic (Open Door Clinic) for Wake County residents.

NeighborUp (formerly Dorcas Ministries)

Provides food assistance, financial aid, and a thrift shop that funds local programs in Cary.

Catholic Parish Outreach

Large food pantry providing diapers, infant formula, and children's clothing (often not covered by assistance programs).

General Health

MedlinePlus

Trusted health information hub from the National Library of Medicine. Multilingual and easy to read.

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MyHealthfinder (HHS)

Personalized prevention recommendations, screenings, and wellness from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

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Legal & Insurance Aid

NC Navigator Consortium

Free assistance enrolling in health insurance through the ACA marketplace and Medicaid.

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Legal Aid of North Carolina

Free legal help for housing, domestic violence, benefits, and healthcare rights.

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UNC Student Legal Services

Non-profit law firm offering free and low-cost legal services to UNC students.

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RadarSafe (Wake County ICE Hotline)

Crisis

24/7 hotline to report ICE activity or encounters in Raleigh, Cary, and Wake County.

Siembra NC (ICE Hotline)

Crisis

Hotline to report immigration enforcement activity in Durham, Alamance, and Guilford counties.

336-543-0353Visit website

NC Immigrant Solidarity Fund

Financial assistance for families impacted by immigration detention or deportation.

919-641-7825Visit website

NC Justice Center (Immigrant Rights)

Free legal advice and representation for low-income immigrants. Offers "Know Your Rights" guides.

CWS Durham (Legal Services)

Affordable or free immigration legal services for refugees and immigrants in the Triangle.

919-680-3585Visit website

LGBTQIA+ Care

UNC LGBTQ Center

Community support, Resources, Safe space

Trans Lifeline

Crisis

Grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis, run by trans volunteers.

Trevor Space

Online community space for LGBTQ+ young people to connect and find support.

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Give Us The Floor

App allowing LGBTQIA+ youth to present themselves authentically and access peer community.

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Medical Clinics

SHAC Medical Clinic

Wednesday evenings

Primary Care, Screenings, Counseling, Vaccinations (low-cost)

IFC Robert Nixon Clinic

For IFC shelter residents

Medical services, Mental health services

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

By appointment

Lung cancer screening

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

By appointment

Breast cancer screening, Cervical cancer screening

Samaritan Health Center

Primary care

Alliance Medical Ministry

Affordable primary care

UNC Wellness on Wheels

Blood pressure, Diabetes assessments, Mental health

Advance Community Health

Primary care, Dental services

Project Access

Specialty medical care (cardiology, orthopedics)

Mariam Clinic

Sundays

Healthcare services

Wake County Medical Eye Care Program

Eye exams, Glasses

Menstrual & Hygiene

FlowForward Menstrual Equity (UNC)

Campus menstrual equity initiative distributing free menstrual products. Products also available at CJ's Cupboard, 2210 McGavran-Greenberg Hall.

Carolina Women's Center Drive

Menstrual products distributed across UNC's campus in partnership with FlowForward.

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Diaper Bank of NC

Free diapers, pull-ups, wipes, baby formula, menstrual products, and adult incontinence supplies.

The Help Center NC

Offers a mobile pantry and a Diaper Bank serving the greater Triangle area.

Mental Health Support

STEP Community Mental Health Clinic (UNC CECMH)

Integrated mental health care, Peer support programs

Open Path Collective

Online or in-person

Individual therapy, Couples therapy

UNC CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)

Individual counseling, Crisis support, Group therapy

El Futuro

Specialized mental health clinic, Spanish-language services

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis

24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988.

Alliance Health

Managed care organization acting as the gateway for mental health and substance abuse services.

Multilingual Resources

EthnoMed

Medical and cultural information for immigrant and refugee populations from Harborview Medical Center.

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MedlinePlus – Health Information in Multiple Languages

Trusted health information in over 60 languages from the National Library of Medicine.

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Oral & Dental Care

SHAC Free Dental Clinic (UNC)

Select Wednesdays via lottery

Free cleanings, Fillings, Extractions

Orange County Mobile Dental Clinic

Varies — call for location and schedule

Exams, Cleanings, Fillings

Wake Tech Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic

Dental cleanings

Lincoln Community Health Center

Dental care (sliding scale)

Durham County Department of Public Health Dental Clinic

Dental clinic

Triangle Family Dentistry

Cleanings, Exams

MouthHealthy (ADA)

Patient-friendly articles, videos, and FAQs on oral health from the American Dental Association.

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NIDCR – National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Government site with research-backed information on oral diseases, prevention, and treatment.

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CDC Oral Health

Clear overviews on cavities, gum disease, and community water fluoridation from the CDC.

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Sexual Health

SHAC STI/HIV Testing

Wednesdays 6:00–9:30 PM (walk-in)

HIV testing, HCV testing, Gonorrhea/chlamydia testing

Planned Parenthood – Chapel Hill

STD testing, Treatment, Reproductive health

Orange County Health Department STD Clinic

Free and confidential STD/HIV testing, Treatment

UNC Campus Health – Free Supplies

Free condoms, dental dams, and lubricants available at Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy.

RAUNCHy at UNC

Free birth control for students in need through UNC's Campus Y. Also provides free menstrual products and sexual health info.

Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina

Free condoms and lubricants available at multiple Carrboro/Chapel Hill locations.

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Healthy Heels To Go Vending Machines

Emergency contraceptives (Plan B) and other health products. Located in Carolina Union, Rams Head Recreation, and Gillings School of Public Health.

NC Harm Reduction Coalition

Crisis

Naloxone access, syringe exchange programs, and overdose prevention education across NC.

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Shelter & Emergency Housing

Oak City Cares

Crisis

Coordinated Entry site for people experiencing homelessness in Wake County. Connects individuals to medical care, laundry, and housing assessment.

IFC SECU Community House (Men's Shelter)

Crisis

24-hour shelter for men in Orange County. Providing meals, showers, and transition services.

HomeStart (Women & Families Shelter)

Crisis

Emergency shelter for women and families. Support services for permanent housing transition.

Orange County Housing Helpline

Crisis

Central point of entry for all homeless services in Orange County. Mandatory for shelter admission.

Durham Rescue Mission (Men's Division)

Crisis

Emergency shelter, meals, clothing, and recovery programs for men.

Good Samaritan Inn (Durham Rescue Mission)

Crisis

Shelter for women and children in Durham. Meals and 24-hour crisis services.

Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD)

Crisis

Offers emergency shelter, food pantry, and community cafe services.

Families Moving Forward

Crisis

Temporary housing and services for families experiencing homelessness in Durham.

Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC)

Crisis

Confidential shelter and 24-hour hotline for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Family Promise of the Triangle

Crisis

Emergency shelter and support services focusing on keeping families together.

Salvation Army - Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope

Crisis

Emergency shelter and social services in Raleigh.

Raleigh Rescue Mission

Crisis

Safe overnight shelter, healthcare, and job training programs.

Women’s Center of Wake County

Crisis

Day center and coordinated entry point for single women experiencing homelessness in Raleigh.

Wrenn House (Youth Shelter)

Crisis

The only 24/7 crisis intervention and emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17 in the area.

Haven House Services

Crisis

Crisis site for youth and young adults (ages 18-24) facing housing instability.

Durham County Social Services (DSS)

Crisis

Direct entry point for Durham County resources, including emergency shelter placement and social services.

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