If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
If ever you are feeling despondent, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone about your problems, please be aware that there are numerous hotlines with trained operators available to help you. These hotlines are free to use and completely anonymous.
Suicide Prevention / Depression
- USA: Hopeline (Suicide): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- USA: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-8255)
- USA: Teen Covenant House Nineline: 1-800-999-9999
- USA: SOS Teen Hotline: 1-800-355-0660
- USA: Directory of local helplines / centers
- UK: Samaritans (Nat’l and local): 116 123 or jo@samaritans.org
- CAN: Directory of helplines / centers
- Global directory of suicide hotlines
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
- USA: Nat’l. Center For Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (5678)
- USA: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD (4453)
- USA: Nat’l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- USA: Safe Horizons Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
- USA: RAINN Nat’l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- USA: Nat’l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116
- USA: National Runaway Switchboard:1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or text: 66008
- UK: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Global directory of abuse hotlines / resources
- USA: National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
- USA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- UK: Drinkline: Nat’l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0300 123 1110
- NZ: Alcohol / Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
- Doctor Oz Drug Addiction and Recovery Resources
Gay / Lesbian Issues
- USA: GLBT National Help Center (Gay & Lesbian): 1-888-843-4564
- UK: LGBT+ Switchboard: 0300 330 0630
Medical Emergencies
- USA: Nat’l. Poison Help : 1-800-222-1222
Women’s Health / Pregnancy / Sexual Health
- USA: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN
- USA: Directory of state HIV/AIDS hotlines
Source: DailyStrength.org
The Youth Advocate 