Wake County Behavioral Health Resources

Behavioral Healthcare treats mental illness and/or substance abuse. Wake County supports the Behavioral Health needs of our community by maintaining current systems of care, investing in new research & resources, and collaborating with capable people and organizations. Consult the options below for more information.

The partnerships that comprise the county’s behavioral health system are as diverse as our residents and include:

  • Government,
  • Private care providers,
  • Nonprofits,
  • Insurance companies and
  • Universities.

All work to care for and improve the behavioral health of Wake County residents. With our shifting demographics and rapid growth, it’s no surprise that Wake’s behavioral health needs are increasing and changing, as well.

One key partnership is with Alliance Behavioral Healthcare, which manages all public mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services in Wake County. If you are enrolled in Medicare, uninsured, or underinsured and need help accessing behavioral healthcare visit Alliance Behavioral Healthcare or contact its 24-hour Access and Information line at  800-510-9132 to access the wide array of services available.

The 2019–2020 Wake County Behavioral Health Plan , completed in September 2018, articulates a vision for behavioral health in Wake County around five focus areas:

  • Crisis Services
  • Criminal Justice
  • Access & Coordination
  • Familiar Faces
  • Housing