Hotlines
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.): 1-800-273-8255 |
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Listed below are hotlines, help lines, and information lines, organized by subject. These national organizations can also refer you to state and local services in your community.
AIDS and HIV
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Canadian AIDS Society
HIV Information Hotlines:
http://www.cdnaids.ca/resources/hiv-information-hotlines
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HIVinfo
800-HIV-0440 (800-448-0440)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
https://hivinfo.nih.gov
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
HIV/AIDS Hotlines by State
https://hab.hrsa.gov/get-care/state-hivaids-hotlines
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
National AIDS Hotline
800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Pride Line: 1-855-87PRIDE (77433)
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Alcohol and Drugs
Al-Anon/Alateen
888-425-2666
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-833-900-1010 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline (U.S.)
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Bullying UK (UK only)
0808-800-2222
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.bullying.co.uk
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Find crisis centres in your area:
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
CyberTipline: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
800-843-5678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Helpline (Australia only)
1-800-55-1800
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://kidshelpline.com.au
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
LGBT Youth Line (Canada)
Text 647-694-4275, Sunday to Friday, 4 PM to 9:30 PM EST
http://www.youthline.ca
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Pride Line: 1-855-87PRIDE (77433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S)
1-800-273-8255
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Safe Horizon: Help for victims of crime and abuse
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.safehorizon.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
Depression
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Find crisis centres in your area:
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Center and Hotlines Locator by State
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
Depression and Bipolar Support
800-273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Or text DBSA to 741-741
http://www.dbsalliance.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
LGBT Youth Line (Canada)
Text 647-694-4275, Sunday to Friday, 4 PM to 9:30 PM EST
http://www.youthline.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Safe Horizon: Help for victims of crime and abuse
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.safehorizon.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
Eating Disorders
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders
Helpline: 630-577-1330
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday
http://www.anad.org
National Eating Disorders Association
Helpline: 800-931-2237
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (Canada)
Helpline: 1-866-NEDIC-20
Toronto: 416-340-4156
https://nedic.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
Grief and Loss
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
800-959-TAPS (8277)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.taps.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
Homelessness and Runaways
Boys Town National Hotline — serving all at-risk teens and children
800-448-3000
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Or text VOICE to 20121
http://www.boystown.org/hotline
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-833-900-1010 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline (U.S.)
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
National Runaway Safeline
800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.1800runaway.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Safe Horizon: Help for victims of crime and abuse
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.safehorizon.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Mental Health
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
Rape, Sexual Violence, and Domestic Violence
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-833-900-1010 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.childhelp.org
Crisis Call Center Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
love is respect: National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Or text LOVEIS to 22522
http://www.loveisrespect.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (7233)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.ndvh.org
National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline (U.S.)
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
800-656-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.rainn.org
Safe Horizon: Help for victims of crime and abuse
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.safehorizon.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
School Violence
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Safe Horizon: Help for victims of crime and abuse
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.safehorizon.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Sexuality and Sexual Health
American Sexual Health Association
http://www.ashasexualhealth.org
Canadian AIDS Society
HIV Information Hotlines:
http://www.cdnaids.ca/resources/hiv-information-hotlines
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
Call 1-833-900-1010 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HIVinfo
800-HIV-0440 (800-448-0440)
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday
https://hivinfo.nih.gov
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
LGBT National Youth Talkline
800-246-PRIDE (7743)
http://www.glnh.org/talkline
LGBT Youth Line (Canada)
Text 647-694-4275, Sunday to Friday, 4 PM to 9:30 PM EST
http://www.youthline.ca
National Human Trafficking Resource Hotline (U.S.)
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 to get help or submit a tip
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://humantraffickinghotline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Pride Line: 1-855-87PRIDE (77433)
Planned Parenthood National Hotline
800-230-PLAN (7526) — for routing to local resources
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
Trans Lifeline
U.S.:(877) 565-8860
Canada: (877) 330-6366
This hotline is staffed by volunteers who are all trans identified and educated in the range of difficulties transgender people experience. Operators are generally available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
http://www.translifeline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) INFO
800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.cdc.gov
Stress and Anxiety
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
Suicide
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
1-833-456-4566
Or text 45645 from 4 pm to midnight EST
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Find crisis centres in your area.
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Pride Line: 1-855-87PRIDE (77433)
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only)
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) or text START to 678-678
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398
https://yourlifeiowa.org
Teen Parenting
National Safe Haven Alliance
Confidential crisis hotline: 888-510-BABY (2229)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Or text SAFEHAVEN to 313131
Safe Haven Infant Protection Laws enable a person to give up an unwanted infant anonymously. As long as the baby has not been abused, the person may do so without fear of arrest or prosecution.
State finder map: https://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org/safe-haven-locations
Boys Town National Hotline — serving all at-risk teens and children
800-448-3000
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Or text VOICE to 20121
http://www.boystown.org/hotline
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Kids Help Phone (Canada only)
800-668-6868
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Postpartum Support International
800-944-4PPD (4773)
Calls returned within 24 hours
http://postpartum.net
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
Teen Pregnancy
National Safe Haven Alliance
Confidential crisis hotline: 888-510-BABY (2229)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
Or text SAFEHAVEN to 313131
Safe Haven Infant Protection Laws enable a person to give up an unwanted infant anonymously. As long as the baby has not been abused, the person may do so without fear of arrest or prosecution.
State finder map: https://www.nationalsafehavenalliance.org/safe-haven-locations
Birthright International
Helpline: 800-550-4900
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.birthright.org
Crisis Support Services of Nevada 24/7 Helpline (U.S)
800-273-8255 or text CARE to 839863
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://cssnv.org
Crisis Text Line (U.S. and Canada)
Text HOME to 741741 or message us at facebook.com/CrisisTextLine to chat with a Crisis Counselor.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
https://www.crisistextline.org
HopeLine
Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525
https://www.hopeline-nc.org
Ontario Online and Text Crisis and Distress Service (ONTX)
Text 258258 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
Twenty-four hour distress and crisis lines: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Planned Parenthood
800-230-PLAN (7526) — for routing to local resources
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
http://www.plannedparenthood.org
TeenLine
(310) 855-HOPE (4673)
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only)
Or text TEEN to 839863
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night
https://teenlineonline.org
“Resources Recommended by Teen Health & Wellness” Last Updated: December 2020