Health Links
Below are links to some of the sites and documents that we find helpful in assisting you in making good choices for your health and well being. Just click on the links below for more information.
Seasonal Health Topics:
Corona Virus Information:
Mental Health Links:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 (or 1-800-273- 8255)
- HopeLine NC (crisis intervention call or text) 1-919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
- Narcotics Anonymous Meetings 877-590-6262
- Wake County Mental Health Crisis Services 800-510-9132
- National Alliance on Mental Illness 800-950-6264
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Treatment Locator (SAMSHA)
- UNC Eating Disorders Clinic
- Eating Disorder Treatment Providers in NC
- Eastern NC Alzheimer's Association
Interpersonal Violence Links:
- Interact Domestic Violence of Wake County 866-291-0855
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Call or Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474
- National Sexual Assualt Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Legal Aid of NC 1-866-219-5262
- eNOugh NC (focus on college campus safety)
- North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Stop Unhealthy Alcohol Use NOW Resources:
- Wake Region Alcohol Treatment Resources (residential & outpatient)
- Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Wake County (919) 783-6144
- SMART Recovery Area Meetings
- STUN pamphlet
- Rethinking Drinking - Alcohol & Your Health
Apps for Health:
- Healow - free app that allows you to access your medical records on your mobile devices.
- My Fitness Pal - Free app that lets you log activity and food intake and syncs up with activity trackers and fitness gadgets like Fitbit, Jawbone UP and Runtastic.
- SmokeFree Apps - free apps for your phone that can help when you quit smoking.
- WebMD Allergy Apps - Free app with local pollen counts and tips to beat allergy symptoms.
- MediSafe Medication Reminder (Android) or Medisafe Medication Reminder (Apple) - free apps for your phone that help remind you to take medications.
Information for Parents:
Miscellaneous links:
General Medical Information:
Community Health Services:
- GoodRx discount medications
- Cost Plus Drugs - cost effective medications
- Wake County Mammogram Facilities
- Wake County Network of Care
- City of Raleigh Parks Department Adult Programs
- Senior & Adult Services - Wake County Health Department
- Resources for Seniors
- Senior Community Care
- Family Caregiver Alliance - North Carolina Resources
- Urgent Cares
- Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program (cancer screening for uninsured from NC DPH)
Diabetes:
Heart Health & Hypertension:
- DASH Diet for Blood Pressure Control
- Blood Pressure Log
- Million Hearts - Recipes for a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
- Healthy Eating - Vegetables, Fruits & Grains
- Healthy Eating - Meat, Fish, Dairy & Eggs
- Healthy Eating - Nuts, Oils & Dressings
- Healthy Eating - Drinks, Snacks, Desserts, Eating Out
- American Heart Association
High Cholesterol:
Weight Management:
Tobacco Use/Smoking Cessation:
-Page updated 01/02/2023