Here's a list of hotlines that Staff have compiled . If you know of more, feel free to post them in this thread and they'll be added to the list as soon as possible.
Abuse
America
United States Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-363-4276
Australia
Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) - 02 9840 4098 or 1300 657 380
Child Abuse
America
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
http://www.childhelpusa.org/
(To learn the reporting agency for your geographic area and situation.)
24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline - 808 2000 247
Women's Aid – 08457-023-468
(National charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.)
Refuge - 0990 995 443
(24/7 advice and support for domestic violence, refers women and children on to 250 refuges nationwide (England)).
Sexual Abuse/Assault
America
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
http://www.rainn.org
Sexual Assault Hotlines in the U.S. from The Feminist Majority Foundation’s web site.
http://www.feminist.org/911/resources.html
(Local addresses and phone numbers for every state.)
Dympna House - Child Sexual Assault & Resourse Centre - 1800 654 119 or 02 9716 5100
Northern Territory
Alice Springs Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 08 8951 5880
Royal Darwin Hospital, Casuarina - 08 8922 8888
Queensland
Sexual Assault Support Service - Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region - 07 5443 4334
South Australia
Womens Health Statewide - 1800 182 098
Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service - 1800 817 421
Southern Womens Health Centre - 08 8384 9555
Tasmania
Sexual Assault Support Service - 03 6231 1811
Laurel House, Launceston - 03 6334 2740
Western Australia
Princess Margaret Hospital, Subiaco - 08 9340 8222
Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 1800 199 888
Women’s Health Care House, Northbridge - 08 9227 8122
New Zealand
Auckland sexual abuse help, 2 conway rd Mt eden - 09 6231 700
United Kingdom
For men who have been sexually assaulted or raped - 0845 1221201
0117 90 77 100 - Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm
(A free telephone counselling service for men who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence at any time in their lives.)
800-AIDS-TTY -- TDD
(Provides information, education, and answers questions regarding the disease, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment. 24 hours)
United Kingdom
National Sexual Health Helpline – 0800-567-123
(Offers confidential advice, information and referrals on all aspects of sexual health and HIV/Aids.)
Terrence Higgins Trust - 0845 1221 200
(Access to HIV/ Aids services, information and support.)
Alcohol
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc. (8:30 am-4:45 pm EST, M-F): 212-870-3400
(Provides information about AA and worldwide referrals to local meetings.)
America
Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline (24 hours): 1-800-ALCOHOL (1-800-252-6465)
(Provides help and referrals for people with concerns about alcohol or drug use.)
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (8 am - 6 pm EST, M-F): 1-800-344-2666
(Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings.)
Families Anonymous (10 am - 4 pm PST, M-F. After-hours voice mail): 1-800-736-9805
(Provides information about Families Anonymous and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Drug and alcohol support.)
NAPARE Alcohol, Drug, and Pregnancy Hotline (9 am - 5 pm CST, M-F): 1-800-638-BABY (1-800-638-2229)
(Provides information and counseling.)
Rational Recovery Systems (24 hours): 1-800-303-CURE (1-800-303-2873)
(Provides non-Christian information about RR, worldwide referrals to local meetings, and professional services.)
Canada
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters, Inc. (8 am - 6 pm EST, M-F): 1-800-443-4525
United Kingdom
Alcoholics Anonymous – 0845-7697-555
Drinkline – 0800-917-82-82
(Help and information if you're worried about your own or a friend's alcohol consumption.)
Cancer
America
American Cancer Society - 1-800-227-2345
National Cancer Institute - 1-800-422-6237
Caregivers
America
Elder Care Locator - 1-800-677-1116
(Very helpful for people taking care of an elderly parent or who have an elderly spouse that is disabled, and they feel overwhelmed with caring for them, alone.)
National Family Caregivers Association - 1-800-896-3650
(For people who are the primary caregivers for a disabled and/or ill family member.)
Well Spouse Foundation - 1-800-838-0879
(This is for spouses of persons who are physically or mentally ill. They can get support there.)
Crime
United Kingdom
Victim Supportline – 0845-3030-900
(Advice for victims of crime.)
Crisis Lines (Under 18)
America
Girls and Boys Town: 1-800-448-3000
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-448-1833
http://www.girlsandboystown.org/home.asp
(A national hotline that girls and boys can call with any problem at any time)
The Children and Youth Telephone(4-8pm): 078 15 14 13
(Elke dag tussen 16 en 20 uur behalve op zon-en feestdagen Kinder en Jongerentelefoon. Protection de l'enfant Kinderbescherming Kinderschultz)
Numeros de Telephone importants !(Francais) 0800-14400 (n° gratuit)
ELEM- Hotline for youth under stress or in danger Tel Aviv- (03) 641 4508 or (03) 641 8792
ELI-Society protecting the kids 177-022-3966 (Toll Free)
Meital-The Israeli help center for sexually abused
kids Yerushalayim (02) 563 0428 or Tel Aviv (03) 525 3206
Makom Acher-a safe house for kids who need it. Tel Aviv (03) 517 6135 or (03) 517 6246
ERAN-Psychological first aid Dial 1201 anywhere in Israel
Youth Help Line (Milev center) 02 654 1111 or toll free or 1800 654 111
KAV CHERUM/Emergency Hotline- Alimut Bamishpacha vi Yiladim
Basikun/Family Violence and Kids in Danger - 1800 22 0000
Italy
Telefono Azzurro 1.96.96 numero gratuito riservato ai bambini
Telefono AzzurroRosa- 030/226363 – 2420845
Netherlands
Hotline for Kids in Trouble - (+31) 06-0432 (14:00-20:00 hrs everyday)
New Zealand
No Bully - for Kids being bullied - 0800-NO-BULLY/0800-66-28-55
Youth line:
13 Maidstone st Grey Lynn Auckland 09 3766 645
20 Putney way Manukau City Auckland- 00 2639 400
Victim Support - 08 0084 2846
United Kingdom
Childline – 0800-1111 or http://www.childline.org.uk/
(Helpline for children and young people can call about any problem at any time)
NSPCC Child Protection Hotline - 0800 800 500
(More for bullying and self-harm)
Youth 2 Youth - 0181 896 3675
Get Connected - 0808-808-4994
(Provides young people with initial support, determines what help is needed, and then connects to a relevant local helpline via a three-way conference call.)
CALM (campaign against living miserably) - 0800 58 58 58
(For boys and young men.)
Muslim Youth Helpline – 0808-808-2008
(Confidential helpline for young Muslims.)
Nightline - www.nightline.ac.uk
(National organisation of Nightline student helplines; local numbers available on the website.)
Skill – 0800-328-5050 (minicom – 0800-068-2422)
(National bureau for students with disabilities.)
United Way Crisis Helpline: 1-800-233-HELP (1-800-233-4357)
American Self-Help Clearinghouse - http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/
(This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community.)
Christian oriented hotline – 1-877-949-HELP (1-877-949-4357)
(If their lines are busy you have to call back. 7pm to 1am EST.)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
(This is a secular service. They are capable of dealing with self injury and suicidal ideations or emotional crisis.)
Social Security Administration - 1-800-772-1213
(If you have cancer, or you have a disabled, or ill person in your home, and they require medical care, SSA is a very important number to have.)
Confidential Care - 0800-281-054
(24-hour advice and counselling on any emotional issue.)
Lifeline - 020 7316 0808
(Christian-run helpline providing a sympathetic ear, information and advice on a range of emotional, spiritual or practical matters.)
Miyad – 0845-7581-999
(Jewish crisis helpline.)
Muslim Women's Helpline – 020-8904-8193
(Provides information, practical help and a listening service for Muslim women and girls.)
Saneline – 08457-678-000
(Provides information and crisis support for people with mental health problems and those who support them.)
NHS Direct – 0845-46-47
(Provides medical advice, 24 hours.)
Emergencies - (like 911 in the US) Dial 999 or 112 from a mobile/cell
Dyslexia
United Kingdom
British Dyslexia Association – 0118-966-8271
Eating Disorders
Australia
South Australia
Women’s Health Statewide - 1800 182 098
(offers face-to-face counselling is only available for women who have disordered eating behaviours including anorexia and bulimia. Please ring 8239 9600 or 1800 182 098 (Toll Free) to make a time to speak with a counsellor.)
United Kingdom
Eating Disorders Association – 0845-634-1414
(Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders.)
Homelessness
United Kingdom
Shelter - 0808 800 4444
(Homelessness and emergency housing charity)
Incest
Australia
NSW
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) - 02 9692 0829
Rational Recovery Systems (24 hours): 1-800-303-CURE (1-800-303-2873)
(Provides non-Christian information about RR, worldwide referrals to local meetings, and professional services.)
Pregnancy
America
NAPARE Alcohol, Drug, and Pregnancy Hotline (9 am - 5 pm CST, M-F): 1-800-638-BABY (1-800-638-2229)
(Provides information and counseling.)
Option Line - 1-800-395-HELP (1-800-395-4357)
Birthright - 1-800-550-4900
National Life Center - 1-800-848-LOVE (1-800-848-5683)
Bethany Christian Services - 1-800-BETHANY (1-800-238-4269)
United Kingdom
British Pregnancy Advisory Service – 08457-304-030
(If you're worried you may be pregnant or want advice on abortion.)
Rape
America
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
http://www.rainn.org
(RAINN operates a 24-hour hotline for victims of sexual assault. Callers are connected automatically to their local rape crisis center for counseling.)
0117 925 1119
(a self-injury helpline Fri & Sat 9pm-12.30am, Sun 6pm-9pm)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)
America
CDC - 800-342-2437; 800-227-8922; 24 hours/7 days
Substance Abuse
Marijuana Anonymous World Services (24 hours. Voice mail): 1-800-766-6779
America
Cocaine Hotline (24 hours): 1-800-COCAINE (1-800-262-2463)
(Provides treatment referrals and some drug information.)
HHS/SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (24 hours): 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
(Can link the caller to a variety of hotlines that provide treatment referrals.)
NCADD Hopeline (24 hours): 1-800-622-2255
(Will refer the caller to a local affiliate office of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. Callers can also leave their name and address to receive written information about alcohol and other drug abuse. Touch tone phone is required.)
Families Anonymous (10 am - 4 pm PST, M-F. After-hours voice mail): 1-800-736-9805
(Provides information about Families Anonymous and worldwide referrals to local meetings. Drug and alcohol support.)
Nar-Anon Family Groups (9 am - 4 pm PST, M-Th): 310-547-5800
(Provides information about Nar-Anon and worldwide referrals to local meetings.)
Narcotics Anonymous (8 am - 5pm PST, M-F): 818-773-9999
(Provides information about NA and worldwide referrals to local meetings.)
NAPARE Alcohol, Drug, and Pregnancy Hotline (9 am - 5 pm CST, M-F): 1-800-638-BABY (1-800-638-2229)
(Provides information and counseling.)
Rational Recovery Systems (24 hours): 1-800-303-CURE (1-800-303-2873)
(Provides non-Christian information about RR, worldwide referrals to local meetings, and professional services.)
Australia
Nar-Anon Family Groups (9 am - 4 pm AEST, M-Th):
Adelaide [08] 8272 8228
Brisbane [07] 30308403
Sydney [02] 9418 8728
(Provides information about Nar-Anon and worldwide referrals to local meetings.)
United States Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-827-7571
Toll-Free Self Help Telephone Numbers -http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/selfhelp.php?idx=44
(This page provides a list of self-help telephone numbers, sorted by the first letter of each resource's name.)
. If you know of more, feel free to post them in this thread and they'll be added to the list as soon as possible.
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