If you ever feel there is an emergency, always dial 911 first! That includes anyone who is in danger of hurting themselves or anyone else.
Unless specified, all hotlines are 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
All of the hotlines are for those moments when you feel you need to get some help immediately or want to talk things out with a trained professional. It does not take the place of mental health counseling, but they can guide you in the right direction to help you work through those overwhelming emotions and to the proper care.
Mental Health or Crisis
Crisis Call Center – 1-800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
http://crisiscallcenter.org/crisisservices.html
National Mental Health Association Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.nmha.org
Dating Abuse, Domestic Violence or Rape
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233
http://www.thehotline.org/
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline – 1-866-331-9474
http://www.loveisrespect.org
Depression, Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Depression and Bipolar Support - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
http://www.dbsalliance.org
Eating Disorders – Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Binge Eating or Disordered Eating
National Eating Disorder Hotline - 1-800-931-2237
9am – 5pm – Monday to Friday
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support
Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Prescription Drug Abuse
National Substance Abuse Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
http://beta.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Al-Anon/Alateen – 1-888-425-2666
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/index.php
AIDS Information
National AIDS Hotline – 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv//links.htm
Gay, Lesbian or Bi-sexual Information
GLBT National Youth Talkline- 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
4 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST, Monday to Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Saturday
http://www.glnh.org/talkline
Pregnancy
Planned Parenthood National Hotline – 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
American Pregnancy Helpline 1- 866-942-6466
http://www.thehelpline.org
Baby Safe Haven- 1- 888-510-BABY (2229)
Safe Haven Infant Protection Laws enable a person to give up an unwanted infant anonymously.
http://safehaven.tv/states