This page lists phone and internet resources available to those struggling and hurting.
The layout is simple and designed to make it easy to find what you are searching for. Topics are listed alphabetically. If there is a category that you feel is missing, please let me know as this page is always under development.
Abuse
Abuse Victim Hotline - http://www.avhotline.org/index.html
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelseeness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - http://www.thehotline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE /800-799-7233 and 800-787-3224 (TTY). -
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.
Adoption
800-345-KIDS: Provides information concerning children available for adoption and other children's programs
Cancer
Cancer Information Service: 800-422-6237
Look Good/Feel Better: 80033ABTEC a free public service program for women undergoing cancer experiencing appearance side effects.
National Breast Cancer Foundation - http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
The National Cervical Cancer and HPV Coalition Support Community - http://www.inspire.com/groups/national-cervical-cancer-coalition/
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization - http://www.y-me.org/
Caregiver Support
Children of Aging Parents (CAP) - http://www.caps4caregivers.org/
Child Abuse
ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD (422.4453) or 800.2.A.CHILD (222.4453, TDD for hearing impaired).
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Crime Victims
Deaf
Death
Eating Disorders
Abuse Victim Hotline - http://www.avhotline.org/index.html
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Christian Coalition against Domestic Abuse - http://ccada.org/default.aspx - We are committed to ending all abuse in our community and helping those affected by abuse. We desire that every woman, man and child is safe and enjoying the respectful and honoring relationships that God intends.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelseeness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - http://www.thehotline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE /800-799-7233 and 800-787-3224 (TTY). -
24-hour-a-day hotline, Provides crisis intervention and referrals to local services and shelters for victims of partner or spousal abuse. English and Spanish speaking advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staffed by trained volunteers who are ready to connect people with emergency help in their own communities, including emergency services and shelters.
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.
Adoption
800-345-KIDS: Provides information concerning children available for adoption and other children's programs
Cancer
Cancer Information Service: 800-422-6237
Look Good/Feel Better: 80033ABTEC a free public service program for women undergoing cancer experiencing appearance side effects.
National Breast Cancer Foundation - http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
The National Cervical Cancer and HPV Coalition Support Community - http://www.inspire.com/groups/national-cervical-cancer-coalition/
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization - http://www.y-me.org/
Caregiver Support
Children of Aging Parents (CAP) - http://www.caps4caregivers.org/
Child Abuse
ChildHelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-4-A-CHILD (422.4453) or 800.2.A.CHILD (222.4453, TDD for hearing impaired).
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Crime Victims
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx - the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them. Please join us as we forge a national commitment to help victims of crime rebuild their lives.
Hearing Loss Association of America - http://www.hearingloss.org/
National Association of the Deaf - http://www.nad.org/
American Association of Suicidology - http://www.suicidology.org/web/guest/home
Bereaved Parents of the USA - http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth (CLIMB) - http://www.climb-support.org/
The Compassionate Friends - http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD): 847-831-3438 (long distance) http://www.anad.org/
National Eating Disorder Association - http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help-today/
National Eating Disorder Association - http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help-today/
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Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse Hotline: 800-252-8966
Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 - This is the number to call if you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This number will provide you with specific state reporting numbers.
Financial Distress
http://www.theusfh.com - This website to showcase companies that have consistently exhibited best practices within their respected fields.
Foreign Exchange Students
The Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students - http://www.csfes.org/
HIV/AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) National Prevention Information Network - 1-800-458-5231 - provides information on new medicines, treatment trials, HIV & AIDS, with specialists available to answer questions - www.CDCNAC.org
National AIDS Hotline - 1-800-342-AIDS (2437) - Information and referrals to local hotlines, testing centers, and counseling. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline - 1-800-227-8922 - Information and referrals to free and low cost public clinics. Operators can answer general question on prevention, symptoms, transmission and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Open 8AM - 11PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Medical Issues
Alzheimer's Association Hotline: 800-621-0379 8:30AM-4:00PM, Mon-Fri information and referral services, free brochures
American Amputee Foundation Inc. - http://www.americanamputee.org/sopport-groups.html
M.A.G.N.U.M. The National Migraine Association - Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs, was created to bring public awareness utilizing the electronic, print and artistic mediums, to the fact that Migraine is a true biologic neurological disease, to assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and coworkers, and to help improve the quality of life of Migraine sufferers worldwide. http://www.migraines.org/
Muscular Dystrophy Association - http://www.mdausa.org/
The National Aphasia Association (NAA) -nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families - http://aphasia.org/
National Fibromyalgia Association -
http://www.fmaware.org/PageServer124c.html?pagename=community_supportGroupInformation
National Marfan Foundation - http://www.marfan.org/marfan/
National Parkinson Foundation - http://www.parkinson.org/Local-Resources/Parkinson-s-Disease-Support-Group-%281%29.aspx
National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association - http://www.dysphonia.org/support-groups.php
National Stuttering Association - http://www.nsastutter.org/connect/localSupportGroup.html
The National Vitiligo Foundation - http://www.nvfi.org/pages/support_groups.php
Scleroderma Foundation - http://www.scleroderma.org/support.shtm
Mental Illness
Pregnancy
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelseeness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Rape
Nationwide RAINN National Rape Crisis Hotline: 800-656-4673
Runaway/Exploited Children
Missing Children Network: 800-235-3535
Thursday's Child's National Youth Advocacy Hotline at 1 (800) USA KIDS
National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children: 800-843-5678 - Operates a hotline for reporting missing children and sightings of missing children. Offers assistance to law enforcement agents. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-621-4000 - Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Provides information and local referrals to adolescents and families. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Child Find of America Hotline: 800-I-AM-LOST (426.5678) - Looks for missing and abducted children. Operators available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday. Voicemail on evenings and weekends with calls returned.
CONFIDENTIAL Runaway Hotline: 800-231-6946
HIV/AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) National Prevention Information Network - 1-800-458-5231 - provides information on new medicines, treatment trials, HIV & AIDS, with specialists available to answer questions - www.CDCNAC.org
National AIDS Hotline - 1-800-342-AIDS (2437) - Information and referrals to local hotlines, testing centers, and counseling. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline - 1-800-227-8922 - Information and referrals to free and low cost public clinics. Operators can answer general question on prevention, symptoms, transmission and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Open 8AM - 11PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Marital Issues
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Medical Issues
Alzheimer's Association Hotline: 800-621-0379 8:30AM-4:00PM, Mon-Fri information and referral services, free brochures
American Amputee Foundation Inc. - http://www.americanamputee.org/sopport-groups.html
M.A.G.N.U.M. The National Migraine Association - Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs, was created to bring public awareness utilizing the electronic, print and artistic mediums, to the fact that Migraine is a true biologic neurological disease, to assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and coworkers, and to help improve the quality of life of Migraine sufferers worldwide. http://www.migraines.org/
Muscular Dystrophy Association - http://www.mdausa.org/
NAPPSO · National Adult Post Polio Support Organization - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NAPPSO/
The National Aphasia Association (NAA) -nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families - http://aphasia.org/
National Fibromyalgia Association -
http://www.fmaware.org/PageServer124c.html?pagename=community_supportGroupInformation
National Marfan Foundation - http://www.marfan.org/marfan/
National Parkinson Foundation - http://www.parkinson.org/Local-Resources/Parkinson-s-Disease-Support-Group-%281%29.aspx
National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association - http://www.dysphonia.org/support-groups.php
National Stuttering Association - http://www.nsastutter.org/connect/localSupportGroup.html
The National Vitiligo Foundation - http://www.nvfi.org/pages/support_groups.php
Scleroderma Foundation - http://www.scleroderma.org/support.shtm
Mental Illness
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
National Alliance on Mental Illness - http://www.nami.org/
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelseeness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
National Infertility Support and Information Group - http://www.nisig.ie/
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.
Share Pregnancy & infant Loss Support Inc. - http://www.nationalshare.org/
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.
Share Pregnancy & infant Loss Support Inc. - http://www.nationalshare.org/
Rape
Nationwide RAINN National Rape Crisis Hotline: 800-656-4673
Runaway/Exploited Children
Missing Children Network: 800-235-3535
Thursday's Child's National Youth Advocacy Hotline at 1 (800) USA KIDS
National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children: 800-843-5678 - Operates a hotline for reporting missing children and sightings of missing children. Offers assistance to law enforcement agents. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
National Runaway Switchboard: 800-621-4000 - Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Provides information and local referrals to adolescents and families. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Child Find of America Hotline: 800-I-AM-LOST (426.5678) - Looks for missing and abducted children. Operators available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday. Voicemail on evenings and weekends with calls returned.
CONFIDENTIAL Runaway Hotline: 800-231-6946
Parent Abduction Hotline: 800-292-9688 - Provides crisis mediation in parental abduction. Provides prevention information and referrals to local agencies. Operators available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday. Voicemail on evenings and weekends with calls returned.
Special Needs
http://fcsn.org/index.php - The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with a variety of disabilities, the Federation offers workshops and training, advocacy and resources to parents of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
Substance Abuse/Alcholism
Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
Suicide
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelseeness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
National Suicide Bereavement Support Network - http://nsbsn.org/
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.
http://fcsn.org/index.php - The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with a variety of disabilities, the Federation offers workshops and training, advocacy and resources to parents of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
Substance Abuse/Alcholism
24/7 Drug and Alcohol Rehab Referral Service (Private, High End Facilities) 1-800-521-7128
Al-ateen: 800-352-9996
Al-ateen: 800-352-9996
Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 800-234-0246
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment: 800-234-0420
The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center 1-800-390-4056
The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center 1-800-390-4056
Alcohol Hotline Support & Information: 800-331-2900
Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
Boys Town National Hotline 800-448-3000
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 Cocaine Hotline: 800-COCAINE (262-2463) - Information, crisis intervention, and referrals to local rehab centers for all types of drug dependency. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Suicide
Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD) - Provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
Covenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999 - Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelseeness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
National Suicide Bereavement Support Network - http://nsbsn.org/
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.
