Hotlines

Bamboo_Chicken · Dec 28, 2006

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

Drug

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 Kingdom

Bristol Crisis Service for Women - http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/BCSW/helpline.htm
Women’s Aid - http://www.womensaid.org.uk/help/national_helpline.htm
National Drugs Helpline – 0800-77-66-00
(Confidential advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs; 24 hours.)
Release – 020-7749-4034
(Independent drugs charity offering information, advice and support on drugs and legal issues.)

You can find a full list of hotlines here.