BLKWell™Community Resources
Real organizations. Real phone numbers. These services are here to help you and your family. All listings are free or low-cost.
Disability Rights and Advocacy
Disability Rights North Carolina
Statewide legal advocacy for people with disabilities.
Disability Rights and Resources (Charlotte's Center for Independent Living)
Independent living skills, peer support, and advocacy for people with disabilities in Charlotte.
5801 Executive Center Dr #101, Charlotte
Vision and Hearing
Metrolina Association for the Blind
Low-vision exams, adjustment support, and assistive tools for people who are blind or have low vision.
NC Division of Services for the Blind
State services, training, and aids for people with vision loss.
NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Regional centers and communication access support.
Benefits and Money Help
Social Security Administration (SSDI and SSI)
Apply for disability benefits and learn what you may qualify for.
NC 211
Free helpline for food, housing, utilities, and health resources.
Dial 211
Getting to Appointments
NC Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Free rides to medical appointments for Medicaid members. Request through your Medicaid plan.
C.W. Williams Patient Transportation
Patient transportation services in the Charlotte area.
CATS Special Transportation Service (STS)
Charlotte's paratransit service for riders with disabilities.
Work and Independence
Crisis and Emotional Support
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support, available any time.
Text HOME to 741741
NAMI HelpLine
Mental health support, information, and referrals from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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