In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available. In case of an emergency please call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

US: Hopeline (Suicide Prevention): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

US: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)

If you are working with a mental health provider please reach out to them for additional resources or local assistance

Substance Abuse / Alcoholism

US: National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

US: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 1-800-234-0246

US: National Cocaine Hotline: 1-800-COCAINE (262-2463)

US: Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline (for friends and family) 1-800-344-2666

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

US: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453)

US: Nat'l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

US: RAINN Nat'l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

US: Nat'l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116

US: National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-621-4000

Gay / Lesbian Issues

US: GLBT National Help Center 1-888-843-4564

Pregnancy / Sexual Health

US: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

US: Nat'l. STD Hotline: 1-800-227-8922

US: National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)

US: The Teen AIDS Hotline: 1-800-440-TEEN (8336)

Medical Emergencies

US: Nat'l. Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222