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LIST OF HOTLINES
In general, hotlines have three things in common:

1) they are available to call 24/7
2) they are 100% confidential
3) they are free

Here's a list of hotlines that may help you in whatever situation you find yourself in. Check out the bottom for chat and text lines as well!

Feeling Overwhelmed? There are a lot of phone numbers on this page. If you don't know where to start, we suggest dialing 2-1-1 on your phone to be connected with the national human service call center. You can learn more about the 2-1-1 number here.
ABORTION
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

Post Abortion Counseling 1-800-228-0332

Post Abortion Project Rachel 1-800-5WE-CARE

National Abortion Federation Hotline 1-800-772-9100

National Office of Post Abortion Trauma 1-800-593-2273

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Stop it Now! 1-888-PREVENT

United States Elder Abuse Hotline 1-866-363-4276

National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

Child Abuse Hotline / Dept of Social Services 1-800-342-3720

Child Abuse National Hotline 1-800-25ABUSE

Children in immediate danger 1-800-THE-LOST

Exploitation of Children 1-800-843-5678

Missing Children Help Center 1-800-872-5437

ADDICTION
Marijuana Anonymous 1-800-766-6779

Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline (24 hours) 1-800-252-6465

Families Anonymous 1-800-736-9805

Cocaine Hotline (24 hours) 1-800-262-2463

Drug Abuse National Helpline 1-800-662-4357

National Association for Children of Alcoholics 1-888-554-2627

Ecstasy Addiction 1-800-468-6933

Alcoholics for Christ 1-800-441-7877

CANCER
American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345

National Cancer institute 1-800-422-6237

CARE GIVERS
Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116

Well Spouse Foundation 1-800-838-0879

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
New Life Clinics 1-800-NEW-LIFE

National Prayer Line 1-800-4-PRAYER

Bethany Lifeline Pregnancy Hotline 1-800-BETHANY

Liberty Godparent Ministry 1-800-368-3336

Grace Help Line 24 Hour Christian service 1-800-982-8032

The 700 Club Hotline 1-800-759-0700

Want to know Jesus? 1-800-NEED-HIM

Biblical help for youth in crisis 1-800-HIT-HOME

Rapha National Network 1-800-383-HOPE

Emerge Ministries 330-867-5603

Meier Clinics 1-888-7-CLINIC or 1-888-725-4642

Association of Christian Counselors 1-800-526-8673

Minirth Clinic 1-888-MINIRTH (646-4784)

Pine Rest 1-800-678-5500

Timberline Knolls 1-877-257-9611

Focus on the Family  1-855-771-HELP (4357)

CHRONIC ILLNESS/PAIN
Rest Ministries 1-888-751-REST (7378)

Watchman Fellowship 1-817-277-0023

CRISIS #S (TEENS UNDER 18)
Girls and Boys Town 1-800-448-3000

Hearing Impaired 1-800-448-1833

Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663

Teen Hope Line 1-800-394-HOPE

CRISIS #S (ANY AGE)
United Way Crisis Helpline 1-800-233-HELP

Christian Oriented Hotline 1-877-949-HELP

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213

CRISIS PREGNANCY HELPLINE
Crisis Pregnancy Hotline Number 1-800-67-BABY-6

Liberty Godparent Ministry 1-800-368-3336

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

National Domestic Violence Hotline Spanish 1-800-942-6908

Battered Women and their Children 1-800-603-HELP

Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966

RAINN 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention 1-800-931-2237

Eating Disorders Center 1-888-236-1188

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 1-847-831-3438

Remuda Ranch 1-800-445-1900

FAMILY VIOLENCE
Family Violence Prevention Center 1-800-313-1310

GAMBLING
Compulsive Gambling Hotline 1-410-332-0402

GRIEF/LOSS
GriefShare 1-800-395-5755

HOMELESS/SHELTERS
Homeless 1-800-231-6946

American Family Housing 1-888-600-4357

LGBTQIA+
Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

Trevor Hotline (Suicide) 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

PARENTS
Hotline for parents considering abducting their children 1-800-A-WAY-OUT

United States Missing Children Hotline 1-800-235-3535

POISON
Poison Control 1-800-942-5969

RUNAWAYS
Boystown National Hotline 1-800-448-3000

National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

Laurel House 1-714-832-0207

National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000

Teenline 1-888-747-TEEN

Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663

SALVATION
Grace Help Line 24 Hour Christian Service 1-800-982-8032

Want to know Jesus? 1-800-NEED-HIM

SELF-INJURY
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-DONT-CUT

SEXUAL ADDICTION
Project Know 1-888-892-1840

Sex Addicts Anonymous 1-800-477-8191

SUICIDE
Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-827-7571

Deaf Hotline 1-800-799-4TTY

Holy Spirit Teenline (717) 763-2345 or 1-800-722-5385

Crisis Intervention (Harrisburg) (717) 232-7511 or 1- 888- 596-4447

Carlisle Helpline (717) 249-6226

Crisis Intervention (York) (717) 851-5320 or 1-800-673-2496

WHAT IS A DRUG ABUSE HOTLINE?

A drug abuse hotline or helpline is a toll-free number that has been established for the specific purpose of providing confidential and anonymous information related to drug addiction and treatment. Those addicted to alcohol or illegal or prescription drugs can call the telephone number and receive information on substance use, treatment facilities, and other drug-related topics.4

Parents or loved ones can call the helpline and find out more about substance abuse and addiction, as well as inpatient rehabilitation and other care options. Drug use hotlines are generally available 24 hours a day and are staffed with caring and knowledgeable individuals who want to help.

Calls are anonymous, and you do not have to provide personal information. Hotlines are staffed by supportive personnel. You will not be scolded, judged, or reprimanded for drug use.
HOTLINE QUESTIONS: AM I ADDICTED TO DRUGS?

Addiction is different for each person living with the disease. However, certain indicators are common among substance users, including:2,3

An inability to stop using the drug.
Spending a lot more time alone than normal.
Spending a lot of time in obtaining, using, or recovering from a drug.
Sleeping at odd hours.
Having trouble maintaining healthy relationships.
Neglecting responsibilities.
Losing interest in their favorite activities.
Experiencing an increased tolerance to the drug (needing more to experience the effects).
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
Engaging in illegal activities to obtain the drug.
These are some of the signs of drug addiction, but they are not the only ones. If you suspect someone you love is misusing drugs because of any major change in behavior, a helpline can assist you.

FINDING RECOVERY

Drug addiction is a serious illness that affects people from all walks of life. Fortunately, help is available. Drug abuse hotlines are an excellent resource for many with questions about addiction and potential treatment.

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 19.7 million individuals fought a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2017.1 While there are many people struggling with SUDs, those living with addiction can recover and remain sober.

WHO WE ARE
WE HELP LGBT PEOPLE ESCAPE PERSECUTION AND VIOLENCE

Rainbow Railroad believes that governments around the globe should enact and enforce laws and policies that protect LGBTQI individuals and enable them to live in freedom and safety in their own country. However, until that day arrives, our organization is focused on providing solutions for LGBTQI people who need immediate assistance because they are facing a serious threat to their lives and safety.

GLOBAL/WORLDWIDE HELP

The IAYMH encourages young people needing help to seek support promptly.

The IAYMH does not operate clinical services, and cannot provide clinical support, advice or referral.

If your situation is an emergency, please contact the emergency telephone number of the country that you are in.

AUSTRALIAN CRISIS CONTACTS

beyondblue: 1300 22 4636
Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
headspace: www.headspace.org.au
Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (ACT 1800 629 354, NSW 1800 636 825, NT 1800 019 116, QLD 1300 363 622, SA 131 465, VIC 300 280 354, WA 1800 676 822)
Mensline Australia: 1300 364 277
Parent Helpline: 1300 364 100
QLife: 1800 184 527
ReachOut: au.reachout.com
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
Salvos Careline: 1300 36 36 22

CANADIAN CRISIS CONTACTS

24/7 Crisis Line: 905 522 1477
CRISIS CENTRE BC: www.crisiscentre.bc.ca
Helpline 1: 604 872 3311 (Greater Vancouver)
Helpline 2: 186 666 13311 (Howe Sound / Sunshine Coast)
Helpline 3: 1866 872 0113 (TTY)
Helpline 4: 1800 SUICIDE (784 2433, BC-wide)
Kids Help Phone: 1800 668 6868 (age <20)
Mental Health Crisis Line: 1866 996 0991 (Ottawa & Ontario)
Mental Help Health Line: 1866 531 2600 (Ontario)
PFLAG Canada: 1888 530 6777 EXT 226
Trans Lifeline: 877 330 6366, www.translifeline.org

UK CRISIS CONTACTS

Abuse Not: 0808 800 5015
Anxiety UK: 0844 477 574
Beat ED Hotline: 0345 634 1414
Bereavement: 0800 9177 416
Breathing SpaceE: 0800 83 85 87
Brook Young People's Info Service: 0800 0185 023
Care Confidential Pregnancy / Post-Abortion: 0800 028 2228
Child Helpline: 0800 1111 (age <18)
Depression Alliance: 0845 123 2320
Eating Disorder Support: 01494 793 223
Gay & Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland: 02890 89 02 02
GIRES: 01372 801554
LGBT CYMRU Helpline: 0800 840 2069
LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 23
LLGS Helpline: 0300 330 0630
Lothian Gay & Lesbian Switchboard: 0131 556 4049
Mermaids: 0844 334 0550
Mind: 1300 123 3393 (text 86463)
Mindline Trans+ 0300 330 5468
Miscarriage Association: 01924 200 799
National AIDS Helpline: 0800 567 123
Rape Crisis Centre: 01708 765200
Rape / Sexual Assault: 0808 8000 123 (female), 0808 80001 22 (male)
Runaway / Homeless 0808 800 70 70
Samaritans: 116 123
Sexual Abuse Centre: 0117 935 1707
Sexuality Support: 01708 765200
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide: 0844 561 6855

USA CRISIS CONTACTS

Crisis Chat: www.crisischat.org
Crisis Text Line: www.crisistextline.org
Depression Hotline: 1630 482 9696
Eating Disorders Hotline: 1847 3438
Exhale After Abortion Hotline: 1866 4394 253
GLBT Youth Support Line: 800 850 8078
Grief Support: 1650 321 5272
Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Long Island Cris Centre: 516 679 1111
Rape & Sexual Assault: 1800 656 4673
Runaway: 1800 843 5200, 1800 843 5678, 1800 621 4000
Sexuality Support: 1800 246 7743
Suicide Hotline: 1800 784 8433
The Trevor Project: 866 488 7386
Trans Line: 877 565 8860

Hotline/Chat Domestic Violence National/Global Resources

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services

ADWAS provides a variety of services for the deaf, most notably in its partnership with the National Domestic Violence Hotline in making U.S. nationwide helpline services to the non-hearing video phone calls, instant messaging and email. Contact 1-800-812-1001 or [email protected].

Battered Women's Justice Project

Since 1993 has been promoting justice and safety for victims of intimate partner violence and their families. Offers resource center covering topics such as child custody, protection orders, firearms and offender intervention, training and technical assistance, and a series of six important projects including one covering the inter-jurisdictional enforcement of protection orders.

Our hotline advocates offer personalized, non-judgmental support. They can talk to you about your safety, provide information about resources in your community, and connect you to our programs and services.

Our confidential hotlines provide one-on-one support including:
– Crisis counseling
– Safety planning
– Assistance with finding Domestic Violence Shelters
– Information about resources

We can assist in any language.

Call Us Now
OUR HOTLINES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1-800-621-HOPE
For help with domestic violence, please call this hotline.
CRIME VICTIMS
1-866-689-HELP
For help with all crimes, including support for family members of homicide victims, please call this hotline.
RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
1-212-227-3000
For help with rape and sexual assault, please call this hotline, or call NYC's 311. In an emergency, call 911.
TDD machine for hearing impaired clients for all hotlines: 1-866-604-5350 .
OTHER CONTACT NUMBERS
Citywide Helpline
1-855-234-1042
Make appointments with our Community Program offices.

(Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Leave a voice message and we will get back to you on the next business day.
STREETWORK PROJECT
1-800-708-6600
Our Streetwork Project hotline connects homeless young people up to age 25 to help.

The Streetwork Project hotline operates
Mon. – Fri. except Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m

CHILD ABUSE & MALTREATMENT
1-800-342-3720
To report child abuse, call the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse & Maltreatment.
PROJECT SAFE
1-347-328-8069
Arrange free lock changes if you are unsafe in your home. Visit the Project Safe page.

if you or a friend are ever in need, there are many resources available to help you understand mental illnesses and help you if youre in need
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please keep in mind that calling certain hotlines may end up in the police being sent to the callers house. this may put some people in more danger depending on the situation!! be safe please, and dont worry, there are many resources to help still! i recommend using tools listed in the other categories first to regulate yourself then coming back here if youre still in need of help. not every hotline will work for you, some hotlines are known to not be helpful & im not sure exactly which ones are like that so i tried to provide as many as i can.
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with any questions you may have about borderline personality disorders contact the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264
or their website
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Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides information on prevention, treatment and symptoms of anxiety, depression and related conditions
their number is (240-485-1001)
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Treatment and Research Advancements for Borderline Personality Disorder (TARA) offers a referral center for information, support, education and treatment options for BPD
their number is (888-482-7227)
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Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage and treat trauma and dissociation; maintains a helpline for information and referrals
their number is (410-825-8888)
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Samaritans is an international suicide hotline. when you call Samaritans, your number is not displayed to the volunteer.
UK Crisis Help, Anywhere in the UK or Ireland is 116 123
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YourLifeCounts.org
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The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning LGBTQ people under 25. Available 24/7/365.
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678678.
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The national sexual assault hotline is a safe, confidential service. only the first six numbers of the phone number are used to route the call
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network is (800) 656-HOPE
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International OCD Foundation provides information on OCD and treatment referrals
their number is (617-973-5801)
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Crisis Text Line: Text REASON to 741741 (free, confidential and 24/7)
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The National Eating Disorders Center Helpline is (800) 931-2237
open monday-friday 9-9pm
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Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): This organization has a variety of methods for you to communicate with knowledgeable people about mental health issues. In addition to the phone line, there is a live online chat option. available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
their number is (866) 615-6464
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National Hopeline Network: Available 365 days a year, volunteers who staff this toll-free hotline are specially trained in crisis intervention to provide support, information, and referrals to people in need.
their number is (800) 442-HOPE (4673).
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PTSD Foundation of America, Veteran Line: Providing referrals, information, and helpful resources to veterans and their families, this toll-free hotline is available 24/7.
their number is (877) 717-PTSD (7873).
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Youthspace Text Line (across Canada): Text 778-783-0177 from 6 p.m. to midnight daily.
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders
630-577-1330
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
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loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
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TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night

Anxiety and depression are increasing as the pandemic goes on. Here's what you can do
By Megan Marples and Jessica Firger, CNN

Updated 12:18 PM ET, Fri September 10, 2021
Researchers found 42% of people in the study reported experiencing some mild psychological distress during the pandemic in 2020.
Researchers found 42% of people in the study reported experiencing some mild psychological distress during the pandemic in 2020.
(CNN)If you're feeling anxious and depressed right now, you're not alone.

Psychological distress, depression and anxiety were prevalent among both men and women half a year into the Covid-19 pandemic and well beyond the initial lockdown periods, according to a new paper published Thursday in Lancet Regional Health-Americas.
The study used data on 2,359 adults, a subset of participants nationwide who were enrolled in the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-3. The researchers compared data between two different time periods -- 2018 and July through September 2020 -- to characterize levels of psychological distress.
They found that 42% of people in the study reported experiencing some mild psychological distress in the pandemic in 2020, compared to only 32% in 2018. Ten percent of 2020 study participants had some moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. And depression was more common in those with pre-existing health conditions, like cancer.

Emotions can slip into anxiety and depression when negative feelings don't go away after a short period of time, said Dr. Cynthia Ackrill, a certified stress mastery educator. "If the worry is intrusive beyond the stressor, that's anxiety," said Ackrill, who was not involved in the study. "If the sadness is a mood that you can't shift beyond the situation, that's depression."
The researchers also found women were more likely than men to report higher psychological distress during the pandemic -- especially anxiety.
Women tend to be the household caretakers, even when gender roles are more balanced than they were in the past, said John Duffy, a clinical psychologist and family therapist in Chicago, who was not involved in the study.
"They take on not only their fears, concerns and anxieties, but also those around them," Duffy said.
Higher psychological distress before the pandemic was associated with higher levels of distress during the pandemic.
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They found that for men, elevated psychological distress before the pandemic was associated with an 11-fold increase in depression. That compared to a 6-fold increase in depression for women who had elevated psychological distress before the pandemic.

"Higher levels of work/life balance stressors were more strongly associated with depression for women and anxiety for men; however higher levels of financial stressors were more strongly associated with depression among men," the researchers wrote.
During the pandemic, one or more financial stressors was associated with more than double the odds of psychological distress.
The importance of seeking help
The researchers said their findings underscore the need for regular mental health assessment by health care professionals.
Mindful meditation can help people who are feeling stressed, said Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, psychologist and founder of the AAKOMA Project, a youth mental health nonprofit.

A technique she recommended involves using your five senses to identify things you can see, hear, taste, smell, touch and then something you are grateful for.
"The focus it takes to list each of these things is often just enough focus to move our minds off what is stressing us and into the moment," said Breland-Noble, who was not involved in the study.
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It's also important to engage in activities you used to enjoy before you felt distressed and set aside dedicated time for self-care, Duffy said.
Some examples of self-care include journaling, walking with a friend or watching a favorite television show, he said.