You don’t have to fight your battle alone.

Written by Becky White, Marketing Director: THINK Program

IT’S OKAY TO ASK FOR HELP.

Whether you’re in crisis or are looking for help for a friend or family member, there are dozens of organizations available to help you deal with a variety of immediate concerns, from crisis situations and domestic violence, to sexual violence and substance abuse. Most of these hotlines are available 24 hours a day, and can help you with whatever level of assistance you need — from general information about the topic, to helping you find an immediate intervention. In this pocket guide, you’ll find a list of hotlines, organized by topic, that provide 24/7 confidential support.

Bullying

  • cyberbullyhotline.com

  • 800-420-1479

Child Abuse

  • childhelp.org

  • 800-422-4453

Domestic Violence

  • thehotline.org

  • 800-799-7233

Depression & Panic Disorders

  • nimh.nih.gov

  • 800-421-4211

Eating Disorders

  • nationaleatingdisorders.org

  • 800-399-7273

Grief

  • victimsofcrime.org

  • 800-445-4808

HIV & Aids

  • cdc.gov

  • 800-342-2437

Internet Crimes

  • ic3.gov

  • 202-278-2000

LGBTQ+

  • thetrevorproject.org

  • 866-488-7386

Mental Health

  • nami.org

  • 800-950-6264

  • Text NAMI to 741741

Sexual Violence

  • contacthuntington.com or 866-399-7273

  • rainn.org or 800-856-HOPE

  • safehelpline.org or 877-995-5247

Self Harm

  • crisistextline.org

  • Text CONNECT to 741741

Sexual Addiction

  • sash.net or 800-321-2066

  • fightthenewdrug.org

Stalking

  • victimsofcrime.org

  • 202-467-8700

Substance Abuse

  • samhas.gov

  • 800-662-HELP

  • Text NAMI to 741741

Suicide

  • suicidepreventionlifeline.org

  • 800-273-TALK

Teen Dating Violence

  • loveisrespect.org

  • 866-331-9474

  • Text LOVEIS to 22522