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You are not alone. Help is available.
If you are in crisis and need help immediately, please consult one of the following toll-free national hotlines or contact your local police or emergency services. All hotlines are free.
Resources:
Emergency Medical Services—911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.TALK ) or Live Online Chat
Support and assitance 24/7 for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed or suicidal.
-If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Childhelp (1.800.4ACHILD)
Provides 24/7 assistance in 170 languages to adults, children and youth with information and questions regarding child abuse. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
Mobile Crisis - Charlotte, NC (704.566.3410)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (1.800.799.SAFE)
National call center refers to local resources; Spanish plus 160 other languages available; no caller ID used.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE)
(Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network - RAINN)
Nationwide referrals for specialized counseling and support groups. Hotline (1.800.656.4673) routes calls to local sex assault crisis centers for resources and referrals. Spanish available.
Befrienders Worldwide
Worldwide resources for suicide counseling and support.
World-Wide Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
Listing of crisis lines around the world for anyone feeling depressed, overwhelmed or suicidal.
Now Matters Now
Suicide prevention website offering videos on other people's experiences, mindfulness techniques and coping skills.
National Parent Helpline (1.855.4A.PARENT)
Helpline for parent and caregiver support.
National Human Trafficking Hotline (1.888.373.7888)
National and confidential toll-free hotline to report trafficking or connect with anti-trafficking services, 24/7, available in 200 languages. Text also available for survivors: text HELP to BEFREE (233733) from 3pm-11pm.
Helplines for Victims of Crime
(Office for Victims of Crime)
List of national helplines for any victim of a crime including: sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and more.
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.