Help Hotlines
Below is a list of national hotlines that provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. They can answer questions, offer support, and make referrals to other helpful organizations in times of need. If you are in danger and require immediate help, call 911.
| SUICIDE | ||
|---|---|---|
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 800-273-TALK (8255) | http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ |
| 24-hour National Suicide Crisis Hotline: Automatically directs call to nearest crisis center |
800-SUICIDE | http://www.hopeline.com/ |
| Hopeline: Speak to a trained volunteer | 800-442-HOPE (4673) | http://www.hopeline.com/ |
| Hopeline: Teen to teen peer counseling | 877-YOUTHLINE | http://www.hopeline.com/ |
| MENTAL HEALTH | ||
| Mental Health America: Refers to local mental health services or support programs | 800-969-NMHA (6642) | http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support, information, and referrals | 800-950-NAMI (6264) | http://www.nami.org/ |
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | 800-826-3632 | http://www.dbsalliance.org/ |
| Boys Town National HotlineSupport for young people and families going through difficulties | 800-448-3000 | http://www.boystown.org/hotline |
| National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | 802-296-6300 | http://www.ptsd.va.gov/ |
| Postpartum Support International | 800-994-4PPD (4773) | http://postpartum.net/ |
| PPD Moms | 800-PPD-MOMS (800-773-6667) | http://www.1800ppdmoms.org/ |
| ABUSE | ||
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-SAFE (7233) | http://www.thehotline.org/ |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline | 800-656-HOPE (4673) | http://www.rainn.org/ |
| Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) | http://www.childhelp.org/ |
| SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS | ||
| CDC National AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline: Information & referral | 800-342-2437 | http://www.cdc.gov/std/ |
| American Social Health Association STD Hotline | 800-227-8922 | http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/ |
| SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT | ||
| National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline: Treatment referrals | 800-662-HELP (4357) | http://www.addictioncareoptions.com/ |
| National Clearinghouse Alcohol & Drug Abuse hotline | 800-729-6686 | http://www.samhsa.gov/ |
| Al-Anon and AlaTeen: meeting information for teens and families | 888-425-2666 888-4AL-ANON |
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ |
| RUNAWAY | ||
| National Runaway Safeline | 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) | http://www.1800runaway.org/ |
| EATING DISORDERS | ||
| National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders | 847-831-3438 | http://www.anad.org/ |
| National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline:Support for people struggling with eating disorders and their family | 800-931-2237 | http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ |
| OTHER | ||
| National Center for Victims of Crime | 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255) | http://www.victimsofcrime.org/ |
| Anti-Hate Line: Discrimination support and resource referral | 800-649-0404 | |
| Teen Health Questions: Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Teen Resource Line offers confidential health information | 888-711-TEEN | |
