In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Call, Text, or Chat, in English or Spanish. Available 24/7/365. Conversations are free and confidential.
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a helpline counselor for various needs.
Suicide Prevention / Depression Support
- US: Hopeline (Suicide Prevention): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
- US: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
- Puerto Rico: LÍNEA PAS: 1-800-981-0023 Ext. 988, VRS: 787-615-4112
- UK: Samaritans (Nat’l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
- CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
- AUS: Lifeline Australia Helpline 13 11 14
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
- US: National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- US: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 1-800-234-0246
- US: National Cocaine Hotline: 1-800-COCAINE (262-2463)
- US: Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline (for friends and family) 1-800-344-2666
- UK: Drinkline: Nat’l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0800 917 8282
- AUS: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1800 198 024
- CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
- US: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453)
- US: Nat’l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- US: RAINN Nat’l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- US: Nat’l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116
- US: National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-621-4000
- UK: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Gay / Lesbian Issues
- US: GLBT National Help Center 1-888-843-4564
- UK: Galop – LGBT Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
- CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777
- AUS: QLIFE Australia Helpline 1800 184 527
Pregnancy / Sexual Health
- US: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
- US: Nat’l. STD Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
- US: National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
- US: The Teen AIDS Hotline: 1-800-440-TEEN (8336)
Medical Emergencies
- US: Nat’l. Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222
+ If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.