12 Mental Health Resources in Rutherford, North Carolina — Free Help & Counseling
12 verified mental health resources in Rutherford, North Carolina. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- A Caring Alternative LLC - Marion Office — Mental Health in Marion, North Carolina — (828) 475-0822 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Alexander Youth Network - Shelby Day Treatment — Mental Health in Shelby, North Carolina — (704) 366-8712 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- CooperRiis Healing Community — Mental Health in Mill Spring, North Carolina — (828) 771-9001 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Foothills Consulting and Associates — Mental Health in Shelby, North Carolina — (704) 480-1882 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Foothills at Red Oak Recovery - Foothills — Mental Health in Ellenboro, North Carolina — (828) 318-0148 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Integrated Care of Greater Hickory - ICGH Forest City United Way Rutherford — Mental Health in Forest City, North Carolina — (828) 322-5915 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trt Ctr — Mental Health in Black Mountain, North Carolina — (828) 257-6200 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Monarch - Cleveland — Mental Health in Shelby, North Carolina — (866) 272-7826 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Preferred Choice Healthcare — Mental Health in Rutherfordton, North Carolina — (828) 287-7806 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Preferred Choice Healthcare (Shelby) — Mental Health in Shelby, North Carolina — (704) 487-4000 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- RHA Behavioral Health Services — Mental Health in Marion, North Carolina — (828) 652-2919 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Rutherford Regional Health System - Behavioral Health Services — Mental Health in Rutherfordton, North Carolina — (828) 286-4128 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
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Frequently asked questions
How many mental health resources are available in Rutherford, North Carolina?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Rutherford, North Carolina. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these mental health services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.