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Help hotlines
Below is a list of national hotlines that provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. They can answer questions and help you in times of need.
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Phone: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Phone: 800-826-3632 - Boys Town National Hotline – Crisis hotline that helps parents and children cope with stress and anxiety
Phone: 800-448-3000 - Hopeline
Phone: 800-442-HOPE (4673) - Mental Health America – For a referral to specific mental health service or support program in your community
Phone: 800-969-NMHA (6642) - National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides support, information, and referrals
Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264) - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Phone: 847-831-3438 - National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Phone: 802-296-6300 - National Center for Victims of Crime – Multi-language service available
Phone: 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255) - National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline – Treatment referrals
Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357) - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) - National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline – Support services, help, and guidance to people struggling with eating disorders, their loved ones, and families
Phone: 800-931-2237 - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) - National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) - National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673) - National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255) - Postpartum Support International
Phone: 800-994-4PPD (4773) - PPD Hope
Phone: 877-PPD-HOPE (877-773-4673) - PPD Moms
Phone: 800-PPD-MOMS (800-773-6667) - S.A.F.E. Alternatives
Phone: 800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288)
Content last updated March 29, 2010.
Resources last updated March 29, 2010.
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