Helplines and Emotional Support 
If you’re looking for emotional support, help with food and home insecurities, or a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community, resources are available to you. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of these valuable tools!
For Immediate Help or In A Crisis
**Dial 911 If An Emergency**
Text HOME to 741-741Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages.
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7.
Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678 Supporting LGBTQ young people during times of crisis by providing access to crisis counselors 24/7, 365 days a year. Crisis chat support is available at Crisis Chat.
TXT 4 Help
TXT 4 HELP is a nationwide, 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in crisis.https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/txt-4-help
Suicide
Suicide and Crisis Line
Offers immediate 24/7 support, compassion, and a listening ear to help you find hope and prevent feelings of suicide. To connect, dial or text 988
https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/
Veterans Crisis Line
Provides 24/7 immediate assistance and support for veterans experiencing emotional distress, offering hope and resilience during challenging times. To connect, dial 988, press 1
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Bullying & Cyberbullying
STOMP Out Bullying
The STOMP Out Bullying™ HelpChat Crisis Line is a free and confidential online chat that helps youth ages 13-24 with issues around bullying and cyberbullying; as well as providing support to youths who may be at risk of suicide.
https://www.stompoutbullying.org/helpchat
Take it Down (18 and under)
Take It Down is a free service that can help you remove or stop the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos taken of you when you were under 18 years old. You can remain anonymous while using the service and you won’t have to send your images or videos to anyone.
https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/
Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse (over 18)
StopNCII.org provides a resource for individuals to combat the non-consensual sharing of intimate images by allowing them to proactively prevent their images from being shared online.
https://stopncii.org/
LGBTQ+ Support
LGBT National Hotline
The LGBT National Hotline provides free and confidential support through phone and online chat. It serves individuals in the United States and Canada who may need emotional support with issues such as abuse and domestic violence, anxiety, bullying, depression, family problems, gender and sexual identity, grief and loss, loneliness, relationships, self-harm, stress, suicide, and trauma. For support dial 888-843-
4564 or visit: https://lgbthotline.org/
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline Provides support to help you think about big decisions and to provide care and a safe space to talk. For support dial 888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT)or visit: https://lgbthotline.org/
The Trevor Project
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. To talk with someone for free, send a text to 678-678 or visit:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Trans Hotline
A peer crisis support group that provides a safe and confidential space for transgender individuals to receive 24/7 support, resources, and information through empathetic and affirming conversations. For support dial (877)565-8860 or visit: https://translifeline.org/hotline/
7 Cups
An online platform which offers free, anonymous and confidential text chat with trained listeners and online therapists and counselors. To connect with someone, visit:
https://www.7cups.com/
Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders’ helpline is run by licensed therapists specialized in eating disorders and provide referrals to all levels of care from eating disorders, specialized therapists and dietitians to acute medical stabilization. The helpline is open from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm EST (M-F). To contact dial 1 (866) 662-1235.
https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
Depression & Other Mental Disorders
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
Free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. Available Monday through Friday, 10 A.M. – 10 P.M. ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “HelpLine” to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org.
https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24/7, information service, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. For help dial 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Substance Abuse
Addiction Policy Forum – Alcohol and Drug Helpline
Trained counselors who provide free, confidential support for anyone in need of help with a substance use-related issue, including patients, their families and providers. For help dial 301-200-3658.
https://www.addictionpolicy.org/helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24/7, information service, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. For help dial 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Also visit the online treatment locator, or send your zip code via text message: 435748 (HELP4U) to find help near you.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Offers 24/7 support, information, and resources for individuals experiencing domestic violence. For help dial 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) TTY 1.800.787.3224 or send text to 88788.
https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/
Sexual Assault
National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) provides support to survivors of sexual violence through a 24/7 hotline, online chat, and resources for recovery and advocacy. For help CALL 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat.
https://rainn.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline offers 24/7, free and confidential support over phone and text message to anyone who may be struggling or looking for support with abuse & domestic violence, sexual abuse. For help dial 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) TTY 1.800.787.3224 or send text to 88788.
https://www.thehotline.org/
Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline offers confidential support and resources to victims of human trafficking and those seeking to help them. Through 24/7 access to trained advocates, the hotline provides information, crisis intervention, and resources for reporting trafficking incidents throughout the United States. Get Help 24/7 Confidential
Call 1-888-373-7888 or Text 233733.
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provides resources and support for the prevention and recovery of missing children, as well as for the prevention of child exploitation. They operate a national hotline, offer educational programs, and collaborate with law enforcement and community organizations to protect children and find missing ones. 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
https://report.cybertip.org/
Home Food Finance Assistance
The United Way
For assistance with financial, healthcare, food or home insecurities, dial 211 or visit:
https://www.211.org/
Support For Just About Any Issue
Find a Hotline (Any Country)
If you are struggling today, need support with your mental health, or have experienced a traumatic event, consider contacting a helpline. It’s free, anonymous and confidential.
https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp
Teen Line (Any Country)
Teen Line is dedicated to providing free, compassionate, and confidential support over phone and text message (SMS), as well as email . We help youth in the United States and worldwide (via email) who may require support with abuse, anxiety, bullying, depression, eating & body image, family issues, gender & sexual identity, grief & loss, loneliness,, pregnancy & abortion, relationships, school or work issues, self-harm, sexual abuse, stress, substance use, suicide, supporting a friend or family member, trauma & PTSD. To connect dial CALL 800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM – 10 PM PST) or TEXT TEEN to 839863 (6 PM – 9 PM PST).
https://www.teenline.org/
