“I need help”. Emergency Hotlines
In crisis? Do you need support right now? It is okay to not be okay. Do you need help? It is okay to reach out for help. These questions are often asked in times of emergency need. Mission Music fully believes that no one should be alone in times of emergency. We are here for you. We put together a list of crisis hotlines for you to call or text. Some of these options also have online chat rooms available. Feel free to scroll through and save some of these numbers to your phone. You never know what support you might need one day. And Remember, your life IS and ALWAYS WILL BE worth it. Your life does matter.
Please note that all hotlines, unless specified otherwise, are open 24/7/365.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT:
California Peer-Run Warmline: 855.845.7415
Connecticut Young Adult Warmline: 1-855-6-HopeNow
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline managed by Vibrant Emotional Health - 988
Text option is available at the same number
Trevor Project - LGBT Suicide Prevention: : 1-866-488-7386
Trevor Chat (crisis support text: START to 678-678)
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
**Open from 8am-2am (PST) every day**
EMPACT: (480) 784-1500
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends): 1-800-DONT-CUT
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Hawai’i crisis hotline:(808) 832-3100 or (800) 753-6879 (from neighbor islands)
Georiga Crisis Hotline: 1-800-715-4225
Call For Help - 618-397-0963
Chestnut Health Systems Crisis Line - 618-877-0316
**Available 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday**
For Illinois Residents only
Maine Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 888-568-1112
Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
EATING DISORDERS:
National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
National Eating Disorders Helpline: (800) 931-2237
**Open M-F 9am-9pm**
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention: 1-800-931-2237
Eating Disorders Center: 1-888-236-1188
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE:
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Rape, Sexual Assault, and Incest Network: 1-800-656-4673
Love Is Respect (Domestic Abuse Hotline): 866-331-9474
Planned Parenthood Hotline: (800) 230-PLAN (7526)
Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault: 800-871-7741
House of Ruth: (410) 889-7884
Stop it Now!: 1-888-PREVENT
United States Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-363-4276
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
Child Abuse Hotline / Dept of Social Services: 1-800-342-3720
Child Abuse National Hotline: 1-800-25ABUSE
CHILDREN, TEENS, AND SEX TRAFFICKING:
National Center For Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC): 800-843-5678
Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-448-4663
Teen Hope Line: 1-800-394-HOPE
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline : (800) 422-4453
National Human Sex Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888
TEXT: 233-733
Covenant House (For Runaways): (800) 999-9999
Boystown National Hotline (For Runaways): 1-800-448-3000
National Runaway Safeline (For Runaways) 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Laurel House (For Runaways): 1-714-832-0207
National Runaway Switchboard (For Runaways): 1-800-621-4000
Teenline (For Runaways): 1-888-747-TEEN
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE:
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline: (800) 662-4357
Marijuana Anonymous: 1-800-766-6779
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline (24 hours): 1-800-252-6465
Families Anonymous: 1-800-736-9805
Cocaine Hotline (24 hours): 1-800-262-2463
Drug Abuse National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
National Association for Children of Alcoholics: 1-888-554-2627
Ecstasy Addiction: 1-800-468-6933
Never Use Alone: 1-800-484-3731
BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE:
The Summit Wellness Group - general and various non-crisis resources
Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
Webchat also available from 7 am - 10 pm CST, phone number available 24/7
The Network/LA Red: 617-742-4911
The Bradley Angle Healing Roots Program: 503-235-5333
For domestic abuse
Crisis Line for Racial Equity Support: 503-575-3764
Available from 9 am -5 pm PST Monday - Friday
For experiences of racism and discrimination
Live Another Day - addiction and co-occurring treatment directories
BIPOC Treatment Resource Directories
Blackline: 1 (800) 604-5841
Lines for Life: 503-575-3764.
ABORTION:
Post Abortion Counseling: 1-800-228-0332
Post Abortion Project Rachel: 1-800-5WE-CARE
National Abortion Federation Hotline: 1-800-772-9100
National Office of Post Abortion Trauma: 1-800-593-2273
Planned Parenthood Hotline: (800) 230-PLAN (7526)
GRIEF:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): (877) 623-3435
The Compassionate Friends: (877) 969-0010
National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC): (888) 818-7662
Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Resource Line: (855) 352-5683
Available weekdays from 10am to 9pm EST
GriefShare: (800) 395-5755
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): (800) 959-8277
For losses in the military
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS): (573) 346-4911
For losses in law enforcement
Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP): (302) 492-7717
TRAUMA:
Sidran Institute: (410) 825-8888
National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC): (800) 394-2255
Available weekdays from 8:30am to 8:30pm EST
Victim Connect Resource Center (For Victims of Crime): (800) 656-4673
Available from 8:30am to 7:30pm EST
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990
TREATMENT:
Boca Recovery Center: (800) 516-4357
Blog post on Depression and/or Substance Abuse Treatment
Awakenings Treatment Center: (855) 717-3268
Available from 8 am - 4 pm PST, Monday - Friday
Written By: Blake Matthews
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