Resources for Staying Safe

*Please note: These are resources that we have come across that may prove helpful to you. Please understand, we are not recommending or endorsing any of them. It is up to you to determine if they offer something you need and whether or not it is appropriate for your specific situation.

If you feel suicidal or you’re in a crisis situation and need immediate assistance, people at these suicide hotlines in the U.S. are there to help. We have additional suicide information and resources here.

  • 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE) – National Hopeline Network
  • 1-866-488-7386 (1-866-4.U.TREVOR aimed at gay and questioning youth)

Just a note: These are resources that we have come across that may prove helpful to you. Please understand, we ARE NOT recommending or endorsing any of them. It is up to you to determine if they offer something you need and whether or not it is appropriate for your situation.

Domestic Abuse and Child Abuse Hotline


Drug and Alcohol


Eating Disorders


Learning Disabilities and ADHD


Mental Health Crisis Lines / Suicide Hotlines


Rape and Sexual Assault


STD / AIDS

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
www.nami.org

NAMI State List:

(800) 969-6642
www.mentalhealthamerica.net

Mental Health America State List:

AIDS


ALCOHOL and DRUG ABUSE


ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE


ANXIETY / PANIC

  • Panic Disorder Information Hotline — 1-800-64-PANIC


BIPOLAR and DEPRESSION


CHRONIC PAIN


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 

EATING DISORDERS


GAMBLING


LGBTQ+


MENTAL HEALTH


SELF-HARM/SELF-ABUSE


SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES


SUBSTANCE ABUSE/RECOVERY

 

For problems, issues or illnesses not listed above, contact the following:

  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
    1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
    703-235-3900
    www.missingkids.com

  • Child Help USA
    Info & referrals to local agencies; crisis counseling. Info & referrals to local agencies; crisis counseling.
    1-800-4-A-CHILD (24 hrs)
    www.childhelp.org/

  • National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence
    Info & referrals on child abuse & other types of family violence. Visit the website for your local toll-free numbers.
    www.nccafv.org/

  • Child Welfare Information Gateway
    www.childwelfare.gov/

  • Stop It Now1
    Prevention of sexual abuse of children
    1-800-PREVENT confidential line
    www.stopitnow.org

  • Health Resources and Service Administration
    The HRSA Information Center provides publications, information, resources, and referrals about health care services
    www.ask.hrsa.gov

  • National Center for Education in Maternal & Child Health
    www.ncemch.org

  • National Center for Victims of Crime
    Resource and advocacy for crime victims. Stalking and dating violence resource centers
    http://victimsofcrime.org/
  • Covenant House NineLine
    Referrals for youth or parents re: drugs, homelessness, runaways, etc. Message relays, reports of abuse. Helps parents with problems with their kids. If all counselors are busy, stay on the line & one will be with you as soon as possible.
    1-800-999-9999 (24 hrs)
    https://www.covenanthouse.org/