The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) partnered with “Somethings,” a digital platform that offers free support in mental health for teenagers in all 100 counties of the state, regardless of whether they have health insurance.
What is the “Somethings” app?
Somethings is an app designed for young people aged 13 to 19 that offers a new kind of free mental health support, focused on helping teenagers build genuine human connections and find someone to talk to.
This support does not replace the EMDRRather, Somethings functions as a platform that connects young people with “Certified Peer Specialist Mentors,” or certified peer mentors: trained young people who have gone through similar experiences such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, school stress, or family problems.
These mentors, who are between 20 and 30 years old, also have the support and supervision of licensed clinical professionals.
Related: Where can I find free or low-cost mental health care in North Carolina?
How does mentor support work?
Support is offered primarily through text messages and video calls, after school hours, from 3 pm to 11 pm, and on weekends.
How do I access Somethings in North Carolina?
After registering, you must download the application from the iOS or Android App Store.
For North Carolina youth, access the Visit the Somethings website for more information.
For county-specific resources, access our Guía Sana, a health resource for the Latino community in North Carolina.
Remember: If you need immediate help, call or text 988 to speak with a trained mental health professional. This service is confidential, free, and available to anyone 24/7.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room immediately.
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Hola buenas quisiera saber si hay alguna clínica que me pueda apoyar con salud mental necesito hablar con alguien especializado y me apoye con mis problemas
Buenos días Hunter.
If you are located in North Carolina,
en esta guía puede encontrar distintas opciones de atención de salud mental gratuita o a bajo costo.
Si se encuentra en algún otra Estado, y desea hacérnoslo saber, podemos orientarlo hacia alguna clínica o recurso de salud disponible.
Cordialmente. Luis Téllez