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Having an Emergency?

Most emergency services below are for those living locally in the Boone, NC area. If you are living outside of the Boone area, good options may include:

Emergencies During the Day

Examples of emergencies are recent suicidal thoughts, recent sexual assault, homicidal thoughts, the death of a friend or loved one, having unusual experiences such as hearing voices or seeing things other people do not, and other similar events.

Emergencies After-Hours and Weekends

If you are in the Boone area the Counseling Center offers after-hours emergency coverage should you have an urgent mental health issue. Call the Counseling Center at (828)262-3180 and select the option to speak with the counselor on call.

Other Emergency Options

  • Local (Boone) Mental Health Emergencies:1-866-275-9552 . Daymark Recovery Services is available for emergency calls and mobile crisis. Call the number and ask to speak to a mental health counselor. An emergency clinician from Daymark will respond.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
  • OASIS (sexual assault helpline): 828-264-1532
  • Trevor Project (support for LGBTQ+ identified individuals): 1-866-488-7386