Hotlines

ASHA's STI Resource Center Hotline

1-919-361-8488

The American Social Health Association's (ASHA's) health communication specialists are available to answer questions on the prevention, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern time, Monday to Friday.

CDC Information Line

1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Information Line is available in English and Spanish, Monday to Friday, 24 hours a day. Follow the prompts to find a testing center near you or to reach a CDC health specialist who can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

GLBT National Youth Talkline

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.

Planned Parenthood

1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

Call this toll-free number to make an appointment with a Planned Parenthood health center near you.

Something Fishy

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.

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.