Resources

Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Child abuse:

ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD (422.4453) or 800.2.A.CHILD (222.4453, TDD for hearing impaired).

Provides multilingual crisis intervention and professional counseling on child abuse. Gives referrals to local social service groups offering counseling on child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE / 800-799-7233 and 800-787-3224 (TTY).

24-hour-a-day hotline, Provides crisis intervention and referrals to local services and shelters for victims of partner or spousal abuse. English and Spanish speaking advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staffed by trained volunteers who are ready to connect people with emergency help in their own communities, including emergency services and shelters.

Parent Hotline:

1-800-840-6537: Parent Hotline is a website dedicated to helping families who are in a crisis situation. It lists behaviors for parents to be aware of such as drug use and a questionnaire on if a child is in need of intervention.

Substance Abuse/Addiction:

The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center: 1-800-390-4056

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment: 1-800-234-0420

Al-ateen: 1-800-352-9996

DrugRehab.com: 1-844-241-3759

Youth

National Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800- 448-4663

Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.