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:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
  • If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
• 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:

• Samaritans: 116 123
• 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.
• National Substance Abuse Hotline - Free & Confidential 24/7 Assistance

In the UK:

• Alcoholics Anonymous UK: 0800 9177 650
• Narcotics Anonymous UK: 0300 999 1212

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
  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.)
• 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 and the Republic of Ireland: Samaritans 116 123

Partner, elder, caregiver and child abuse/neglect

In the US:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
• 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
• 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