Need Help Fast?

Worried about a friend? Dealing with some issues of your own? Hotlines are designed to help you handle any type of crisis. They have people who are trained to offer support or guidance when you need it most, and everything is confidential. Not all hotlines are just for emergency situations (unless otherwise stated). You can call just if you even need to talk to someone.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police station.

all hotlines posted below are in the USA. You can find international hotlines HERE.

Depression & Suicide

National Hopeline
Call 800-442-4673
(24/7)

The Trevor Project
Call 866-488-7386
(24/7)
Live Chat with the Trevor Project
(Fridays 4pm- 5pm EST)

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association
Call 1-800-931-2237
(Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-7:30 pm EST)

ANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Call 630-577-1330
(Monday-Friday,12 pm-8 pm EST)
Email ANAD

Cutting/Self Injury

SAFE Alternatives
Email- SAFE Alternatives for information on seeking help
Call 800-366-8288 for information on seeking help

Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse Hotline
Call (855) 559-2623
(24/7)

Alcohol Abuse

National Alcoholism Abuse Center
Call (800) 784-6776
(24/7)
or chat online with professional here
(24/7)

Dating Abuse & Domestic Violence

National Teen Dating Abuse 24 Hour Helpline & Loveisrespect.org
Call 1-866-331-9474/tty: 1-866-331-8453
(24/7)
Live Chat with Loveisrespect.org
(7 days/week, 5pm-3am EST)

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233
(24/7)
Email the National Domestic Violence Hotline
(24/7)

Runaways

National Runaway Switchboard
Call 1-800-786-2929
(24/7)
Live Chat with National Runaway Switchboard
(7:30 pm -1:00 am EST)

Child Abuse

USA National Child Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-422-4453
(24/7)

National Safe Place
Text SAFE and your current location to the number 69866
(24/7)