National Hotlines

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

The Crisis Text Line extends to everyone. Their goal "...is helping people move from a hot moment to a cool calm, guiding you to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. YOU = our priority." 24/7 help is available.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

(800) 422-4453

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24/7 with professional crisis counselors who-through interpreters- provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233

This hotline offers 24/7 support.

National Grad Crisis Line

(877) 472-3457

The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer 24/7.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

(800) 656-4673

RAINN is the "nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization." Their goal is to provide options and programs to victims, in addition to finding ways of preventing sexual violence. RAINN offers 24/7 help.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline

(800) 662-4357

SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Veterans Crisis Line

988, then PRESS 1
Text 838255

24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

LGBTQ support (The Trevor Project)

(866) 488-7386

The Trevor Project offers support to the LGBTQ young adult community. This hotline offers 24/7 help.

Dating abuse and domestic violence (loveisrespect)

(866) 331-9474

This hotline offers 24/7 support

NEDA (eating disorder hotline)

(800) 931-2237

NEDA offers help to a variety of eating disorders and hopes to "envision a world without eating disorders." NEDA is available Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST).

SUICIDE AWARENESS VOICES OF EDUCATION

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) works day and night to prevent suicide through public awareness, education, and support for those affected by suicide. SAVE provides educational resources and training for individuals and organizations to identify warning signs and risk factors for suicide and to promote early intervention and prevention.

The organization also offers support programs for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide and advocates for policies and programs that promote suicide prevention. SAVE was founded in 1989 by a group of individuals who had lost loved ones to suicide and has since grown into a leading voice in suicide prevention.

Visit their site for additional resources at save.org