Contact a helpline

These are resources that may be of help if you are in trouble. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care. If you are in need of help, please reach out to your doctor, one of these organizations, another local organization near you, a family member or friend, or dial 911 (or 999 in the UK, 112 in the EU, 000 in Australia).

Suicide hotlines

In the US:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) or (888) 628-9454 (en Espanol)
• Crisis Text Line  Text HOME to 741741
• US Veteran Crisis Line
• Confidential Hotline for Veterans or their loved ones - (800) 273-8255 (press 1) 
• Or Confidential Veterans Chat - Text to 838255

In the UK:

• The Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90
• Other International Suicide Helpline Numbers: Befrienders.org

International:

• International Suicide Prevention Wiki (This directory of links is community-sourced and anyone can edit this content. As a result, PatientsLikeMe cannot confirm the accuracy of any of the resources provided.)

Addiction hotlines

In the US:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: (212) 870-3400
• Narcotics Anonymous: (818) 773-9999
• Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Services: (800) 356-9996 or (888) 4AL-ANON
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics: (888) 554-COAS
• National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
  Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Rational Recovery: 530-621-2667
• National Organization of Students Against Substance Abuse

In the UK:

• Alcoholics Anonymous UK: 0845 769 7555
• Narcotics Anonymous UK: 020 7730 0009

Crisis counseling

In the US:

• Covenant House  800-RUNAWAY
  Crisis Care for Homeless and At-Risk Kids, state specific resources available through their website
• National Mental Health Association: 800-969-6642 9AM-5PM Mon-Fri 
  Information on mental health topics and referrals, access to an info specialist
• National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673)
  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. 
• Crisis Text Line  Text HOME to 741741

International Helpline numbers or resources outside of the U.S.:

• Befrienders.org
• Childline: 0800 1111 
  (Confidential help for children and teenagers in the U.K.) 
• Canadian Kids Help Phone line: 1-800-668-6868
• In the UK: Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
• In Ireland: Samaritans 1850 60 90 90

Partner, elder, caregiver and child abuse/neglect

In the US:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 787-3224 (TDD)
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
• Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (800) THE-LOST (843-5678)
• Child Find of America Hotline (800) I-AM-LOST (426-5678)
• Resources by state for Elder Abuse Hotlines
• Resources by state for Adult Protective Services Hotlines
• Self-Abuse (800) DONTCUT

In the UK:

• Childline: 0800 1111
  (Support for children and teenagers) 
• The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (Resources for caregivers)

Poison Control

In the US:

• American Association of Poison Control Centers 1-800-222-1222