
AL-ANON and AlaTEEN
1-888-4AL-ANON
The Al-ANON and AlaTEEN hotline provides help and information for anyone who has been affected by another's drinking problem. Operators available in English, Spanish and French.
1-800-448-3000
The Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to guys and girls, who may be dealing with abuse, depression, substance abuse or family issues. English and Spanish-speaking operators are available, as well as a TTY line (1-800-448-1833), which provides assistance to deaf and hearing-impaired people.
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
1-888-988-TEEN
Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.
CHILD HELP USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Child Help USA's hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can provide assistance in over 140 languages through translation services. Offers crisis intervention, information, referrals to emergency, social service and support resources, and more.
Depression After Delivery
1-800-944-4773
The Depression After Delivery hotline provides information, referrals and support for women suffering post-partum depression or depression during their pregnancies. Operators available in English and Spanish.
Eating Disorders Information and Referral Line
1-800-931-2237
The Eating Disorders Information and Referral Helpline provides services, help and support to people with eating disorders. Helpline hours are available at www.nationaleatingdisorders.com.
Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
The Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to anyone. Operators are available in English and Spanish, and a TDD line (1-800-448-1833) provides assistance to the deaf and hearing-impaired.
1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
GLBT National Youth Talkline's youth volunteers are available Monday to Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern time to provide LGBTQ people up to age 25 with peer counseling, information and referrals to local resources.
Hotline for Teens Who Cut
1-800-DONT-CUT
The Safe Alternative hotline provides information on safe alternatives to self-injury. This is NOT a crisis line; in an emergency, call 911.
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
National Eating Disorder Hotline
1-800-248-3285
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
The National Hopeline Network links to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This line connects callers to certified suicide crisis centers in their area. Crisis line operators respond in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
The National Runaway Switchboard is available 24 hours a day for any teenager who is thinking of running away from home, has runaway and wants to return home or for a teen who may have a friend who has run away and is looking for help. The line is confidential, anonymous and free.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at Rainn.org.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to certified suicide crisis centers in their area. Crisis line operators respond in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please call 1-800-799-4TTY (4889).
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
If you are being abused by a partner or know someone who is, call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, which is available from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Central time.
National Teen Emergency Hotline
1-800-448-3000
1-800-547-7433
PRIDE Institute offers inpatient and outpatient treatment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who struggle with addiction or mental illness.
1-866-690-7239
Something Fishy's toll-free number connects you to the Renfrew Center where someone can answer your questions or offer information on treatment option if you suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or overeating.
Teen Relationship National Hotline (part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline)
1-800-799-SAFE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has operators available in English and Spanish, with over 140 more languages covered by translator services. Operators help callers determine whether a relationship is abusive and what their next steps should be.
The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH
Provides phone and e-mail peer counseling, as well as information about local resources for GLBTQ teens across the United States.
1-888-THE-GLNH (843-4564)
The GLBT National Hotline provides free and confidential peer counseling, information and other resources to GLBT teens and adults. The hotline is available Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight Eastern time and Saturday noon to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
The National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Have you thought about running away? Are you worried about a friend who might run away. This hotline is a safe place to talk to a counselor. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Network/La Red
1-617-742-4911
The Network's hotline provides support in English and Spanish for lesbian and bisexual women or transgender people experiencing partner abuse. The hotline is available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to midnight. The Network also has a TTY line at 1-617-227-4911 for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
The Trevor Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, toll-free, confidential hotline for LGBTQ young people who may be feeling sad or need someone to talk to.