Help Resource Center

Suicide Prevention-Depression Support

If you are feeling suicidal or depressed, ask for help.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273 –TALK (8255)

  • 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

  • Lifeline Counselors: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)

    (For those hard of hearing)

  • Military Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (Press 1) or text 838255

    (For Veterans or the loved one of a Veteran)

  • Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1-800-273-TALK (Press 2)

  • LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline & Prevention 24/7 at 1-800-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)

  • Samaritans Crisis Hotline 24/7 at 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)

    (For those struggling with loneliness, depression, or suicidal feelings)

  • Crisis Text Line 24/7 by texting “START” to 741-741.

    (Support via text message)

  • Suicide Hotlines for other countries: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

Substance Abuse-Alcoholism

You are not alone, ask for help.

  • 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 Opiate/Opioid Hotline: 1-888-784-6641

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

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

  • UK: Drinkline: Nat’l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0800 917 8282

  • AUS: Drug & Alcohol Helpline: 1800 198 024

  • CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline: 1-800-565-8603

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

Don’t be afraid, ask for help.

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

  • US: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

  • US: National Center for Victims of Crime, Stalking Resource Center: 1-800-394-2255 (1-800-211-7996 TTY)

  • US: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

  • US: National Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116

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

  • UK: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Gay-Lesbian Issues

It’s okay, ask for help.

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

  • US: LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline & Prevention 24/7 at 1-800-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)

  • US: GLBT National Youth Talkline (M-F 1-9 PM PST, Sat 9-2 PST) 1-800-246-7743

  • US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273 –TALK (8255)

  • US: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

  • US: Lifeline Counselors: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)

    (For those hard of hearing)

  • US: Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1-800-273-TALK (Press 2)

  • US: Samaritans Crisis Hotline 24/7 at 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)

    (For those struggling with loneliness, depression, or suicidal feelings)

  • US: Crisis Text Line 24/7 by texting “START” to 741-741.

    (Support via text message)

  • UK: Galop – LGBT Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428

  • CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline: 1-888-530-6777

  • AUS: QLIFE Australia Helpline: 1800 184 527

Teens & Young Adults

You matter, ask for help.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273 –TALK (8255)

  • 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

  • Lifeline Counselors: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)

    (For those hard of hearing)

  • Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1-800-273-TALK (Press 2)

  • Samaritans Crisis Hotline 24/7 at 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)

    (For those struggling with loneliness, depression, or suicidal feelings)

  • Crisis Text Line 24/7 by texting “START” to 741-741.

    (Support via text message)

  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 (1-866-331-8453 TTY)

  • Foundation House College RE-Entry: 212-321-7962 or 212-664-0792

    College re-entry helps academically engaged 18-30 year-old college students, who withdraw from their studies due to mental health challenges, return to college and successfully reach their educational goals.

  • Boys Town National Hotline & Your Life Your Voice: 1-800-448-3000

    Designed for teens and young adults who are having suicidal thoughts or who are being abused.

    It is an excellent resource for teenagers to seek counseling and advice about a range of mental health issues, including bipolar disorder. Their free hotline offers support in English, Spanish, and many other languages.

  • Your Life Your Voice: Text “VOICE” to 20121

    (For preteens, teens and young adults)

  • Teen Line: 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336) 6pm-10pm PST or Text: “TEEN” to 839863 6pm-9pm PST every day (Peer Counselors are available)

  • LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline & Prevention 24/7 at 1-800-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386).

  • GLBT National Youth Talkline (M-F 1-9 PM PST, Sat 9-2 PST) 1-800-246-7743.

Other Resources

It’s never too late, ask for help.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).

    This free hotline is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, EST. Get answers to your questions and information on mental health treatment, education, support groups, vocational assistance, and legal assistance.

  • National Eating Disorder Helpline: 1-800-931-2237

  • National Planned Parenthood 1-800-656-4673

  • Help for Abusers: EMERGE: A Men's Counseling Service 617-547-9879

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