The Wake County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)provides support for people who have mental illness, their families and their friends.
Its mission is to improve the lives of individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness. It offers a variety of free programs to help individuals and families through support, education, and advocacy.
If you would like to learn more about support groups, programs, or classes, call NAMI Wake County at (919) 848-4490 or visit
NAMI Wake online.
Important numbers:
Wake LME (Local Management Entity) Access Center
(919) 250-3133
24-hour line
Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK
1-800-273-8255
NAMI NC Helpline
1-800-451-9682
Call if you need information about the mental health care system or just want to talk to someone who is knowledgeable and can provide you with options.