Emergency Help & Community Resources

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 right away.

If you are in crisis, you are not alone. Help is available in Brunswick County.

Immediate Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 support for mental health crisis, emotional distress, or suicidal thoughts.

πŸ“ž Call or Text: 988

Brunswick County Department of Social Services (DSS)

Child safety and family services.

  • πŸ“ž Main Office: (910) 253-2077
  • πŸ“ž After-hours emergency available through county emergency services
  • Child abuse or neglect reports
  • Foster care services
  • Family reunification support
  • Kinship care assistance

Domestic Violence Support

Coastal Horizons Center

Domestic violence services for Brunswick County.

πŸ“ž (910) 392-7400

  • Safety planning
  • Emergency shelter connections
  • Counseling and advocacy

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support.

  • πŸ“ž 1-800-799-7233
  • πŸ’¬ Text: START to 88788

Food & Essential Assistance

Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA)

πŸ“ Supply, NC

πŸ“ž (910) 754-4766

  • Food pantry
  • Emergency financial assistance
  • Utility help
  • Limited rental assistance

The Salvation Army – Brunswick County

πŸ“ Supply, NC

πŸ“ž (910) 754-2756

  • Emergency food
  • Utility assistance
  • Crisis support referrals

North Carolina 211

A statewide resource referral system.

πŸ“ž Dial 211

  • Food banks
  • Housing and shelter
  • Utility assistance
  • Childcare resources
  • Local nonprofits

Housing & Shelter Support

Brunswick County Housing Services

πŸ“ž (910) 253-2222

  • Affordable housing programs
  • Rental assistance referrals
  • Homeless prevention support

Emergency Shelter (Regional)

  • Coastal Horizons housing and crisis referrals
  • Brunswick County DSS emergency placements (when eligible)
  • 211 referral system for shelter availability

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care (NC LINKS Program)

  • Life skills training
  • Education and employment support
  • Housing transition assistance
  • Mentorship connections

Start through: Brunswick County DSS or the NC DHHS LINKS Program

Mental Health & Counseling

Coastal Horizons Center

πŸ“ž (910) 392-7400

  • Counseling
  • Substance use support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Family therapy services

About Restoryed Families

Restoryed Families is not an emergency response agency. We come alongside youth and families after immediate safety needs are addressed, helping them build long-term stability through:

  • Practical life skills
  • Relational support
  • Church and community connection
  • Ongoing restoration-focused care

Need Help Navigating These Resources?

If you’re unsure where to start, we can help point you in the right direction.

  • πŸ“© Email: info@restoryedfamilies.org
  • πŸ“ž Phone/Text: (910) 664-4845