Hotlines

Bamboo_Chicken · Dec 28, 2006

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.)

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)
Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663
Teen Hope Line: 1-800-394-HOPE (1-800-394-4673)
www.teenhopeline.com
Covenant House Nineline: 1800-999-9999
http://www.nineline.org/

Australia

Belgium

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 (nÃ‚Â° gratuit)
Belangrijke Telefoonnummers! (Dutch?nederlands) 078 15 14 13
Wichtige Telefonnummern (deutsch) 087 74 49 59

Canada

Denmark

Foreningen Stttecenter mod incest i Danmark - 33110708 & 33330708 man - tor 15-21
Ung P-E5 Linie 31386666 man - fre kl.14-22, lr kl.14-17
Brnetelefonen 35555555 kl.12-19
Dgnkontakten. 35373623

Ireland

Israel

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

Netherlands

New Zealand

Youth line:

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.)
http://www.youngminds.org.uk/youngpeople/
www.there4me.com

Crisis Lines (any age)

America

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.)

Australia

United Kingdom

The Samaritans - 08457 909090
Careline – 020-8514-1177
(Confidential crisis counselling.)
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

You can find a full list of hotlines here.