If you are in crisis or have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you have suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-8255 to talk with a skilled counselor at a crisis center in your area, any time. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also offers a confidential online chat; click here. If you’re located outside the U.S., call your local emergency number – find it here.
AIDS
AIDS Info: Treatment, Prevention and Research
(800) HIV-0440
Alcohol
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
Automated meeting information
(800) 344-2666
Families Anonymous – 12-step program similar to Al-Anon, meeting information only
(800) 736-9805
SAMHSA National Helpline
800-662-HELP (4357)
Alzheimer’s / Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
(800) 272-3900
Child Abuse
California Child Protection Hotline
Within CA only: (800) 540-4000
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(800) 422-4453
Covenant House – Help for runaways
(800) 999-9999
Crisis & Suicide
Girls & Boys Town National Hotline
(800) 448-3000
International Suicide Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – For youth and adults
(800) 273-8255
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-HOPE
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Center Helpline
(800) 931-2237
Open M-F, 9-9 pm
Elder Abuse
If living in a care facility for the Long-Term, call Care Ombudsman CRISIS Line.
(800) 231-4024
If living at home – call Adult Protective Services in your area.
Fraud
AARP’s Fraud Watch Helpline
(877) 908-3360
Poison
American Association of Poison Control Centers
(800) 222-1222
Pregnancy
Planned Parenthood Hotline
(800) 230-PLAN (7526)
Rape & Sexual Assault
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-HOPE
National Domestic Violence Hotline / Child Abuse / Sexual Abuse
(800) 799-7233
Running Away
National Runaway Safeline
800-RUN-AWAY
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(800) 843-5678
Child Find of America Helpline
(800) 426-5678
Substance Abuse
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
(800) 662-4357
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline
(800) 662-4357
Cocaine Anonymous
(800) 347-8998
Suicide
U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, call 800-273-8255, text TALK to 741741, Click Here to Chat, or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255
Other
Disaster Distress Hotline (SAMHSA)
(800) 985-5990
Shoplifters Anonymous
(800) 848-9595
Open M-F, 9-5pm; otherwise use their website
YouthLine (Teens helping teens)
(877) 968-8491
Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863
