24/7 CRISIS HOTLINES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
SAMHSA’s (substance abuse and mental health services administration) National Helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Drug Helpline
Call the helpline and put yourself on the path to recovery. Get private, confidential help from trusted professionals day and night.The National Drug Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7 drug and alcohol hotline that can help you start your journey towards a better future. All calls are completely confidential and private, and can be made without fear of getting into trouble with the law. https://drughelpline.org/
Veteran Crisis Hotline
TEXT: 838255
FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING: TTY users, use your referred relay service, or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Feeling anxious or alone and thinking about suicide are some of the signs that a Veteran may be in crisis. Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves. A trained responder will answer your call, text, or chat and ask you a few questions. You can decide how much you want to share. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
211 Social Services Support (Housing, Food, Health, etc)
211 is the most comprehensive source of locally curated social services information in the U.S and most of Canada. Our teams of compassionate, highly trained specialists are available 24/7 to help you access the best local resources and services to address any need. https://www.211.org/
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING: TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Message using Facebook Messenger→
Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. https://www.crisistextline.org/
Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. https://www.thehotline.org
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour hotline with resources to aid in every child abuse situation. All calls are confidential. https://www.childhelp.org/childhelp-hotline/
Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. https://www.rainn.org/resources
Runaway Safeline
TEXT: 66008
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgmental. https://www.1800runaway.org/
Problem Gambling Helpline
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network. The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem. The network consists of 28 call centers which provide resources and referrals for all 50 states, Canada and the US Virgin Islands. Help is available 24/7 and is 100% confidential. https://www.ncpgambling.org
Eating Disorders (NEDA) Helpline
CALL: 1-800-931-2237
Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm EST, Friday 11am-5pm EST
TEXT: 1-800-931-2237
Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm EST
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Contact the Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one. Helpline volunteers are trained to help you find the information and support you are looking for. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
OTHER HELPLINES
NH AA Hotline
HOURS: Open 24/7
Need help, or just need to talk to someone? The New Hampshire Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline is available 24 hours a day. Hotline staff also have information about virtual/online AA meetings and how to access them. https://nhaa.net/
Granite State Narcotics Anonymous
The help line offers daily meeting lists, addict callback support, as well as information on area events and activities. Texting this phone number a city/town and state (i.e. Concord, NH) will text back to you a list of local meetings for the current day. https://gsana.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
EMAIL: info@nami.org
HOURS: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm EST
HelpLine Online Knowledge and Resource Center
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.
Unfortunately, the NAMI HelpLine is unable to provide mental health counseling, advice, personal advocacy or referrals to mental health providers or lawyers. The NAMI HelpLine does not individual casework, legal representations or any type of individual advocacy. The NAMI HelpLine is not a hot line, crisis line or suicide prevention line. https://www.nami.org/help
Teen Line
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863
HOURS: Call 9pm-1am EST / Text 9pm-12am EST
TEEN LINE is a non-profit, community based organization that provides emotional support to youth. It is our mission to provide peer based education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, community outreach and online support. https://teenlineonline.org/
LGBT National Hotline
HOURS: Monday-Friday 4pm-12am EST & Saturday 12pm-5pm EST
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline is here for you. The LGBT National Hotline is for all ages. We provide a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more. https://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ young people)
TEXT: “START” to 678678
HOURS: Open 24/7
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
