Crisis Hotlines

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a toll-free suicide hotline with information on suicide for families and support lines for anyone in crisis.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-3224(TTY)

Support and advocacy for those in abusive relationships.

Cocaine Hotline

1-800-COCAINE

Information and resources regarding cocaine abuse.

NIDA Hotline

1-800-622-HELP

Referral service for cocaine users.

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-SUICIDE

A support line to help during crises, prevent suicide, and educate people about all depressive disorders.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center

NYVPRC@safeyouth.org

1-866-SAFEYOUTH (1-866-723-3968), 1-866-620-4160 (TTY) A support line to help stop youth violence before it starts.

National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

A site to get help for issues of child abuse and neglect.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

A support line to help stop youth sexual violence before it starts.

National Hopeline Network

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

A suicide-prevention hotline giving help and support during crises.

National Mental Health Association

1-800-969-NMHA

A help line for any mental-health problem or issue.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

1-202-966-7300

A line for referrals to psychiatrists who work with children and teens.

Suicide Prevention Action Network USA

1-202- 499-3600

Will give referrals for support, treatment, and help for any mental-health crisis.

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