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Here's a list of hotlines that Staff have compiled 
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America
- United States Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-866-363-4276
Australia
Child Abuse- Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) - 02 9840 4098 or 1300 657 380
America
Domestic Violence- 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.) - Parents Anonymous: 1-800-421-0353
http://www.parentsanonymous.org/
(Self help groups for abused children and parents under stress) - Child Abuse Hotline/Dept of Social Services: 1-800-342-3720
- For state listings, see this post.
America
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Spanish Language: 1-800-942-6908
TDD: 1-800-787-3224
Australia
Victoria
- CASA House Royal Womens Hospital, Carlton - 03 9344 2210
- Domestic Violence & Incest Resourse Centre, Carlton - 03 9387 9155
United Kingdom
Sexual Abuse/Assault- 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)).
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.) - Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Stop It Now!: 1-888-PREVENT
http://www.stopitnow.com/
(Sexual Abuse)
Australia
New South Wales
- Dympna House - Child Sexual Assault & Resourse Centre - 1800 654 119 or 02 9716 5100
- Alice Springs Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 08 8951 5880
- Royal Darwin Hospital, Casuarina - 08 8922 8888
- Sexual Assault Support Service - Sunshine Coast & Gympie Region - 07 5443 4334
- Womens Health Statewide - 1800 182 098
- Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service - 1800 817 421
- Southern Womens Health Centre - 08 8384 9555
- Sexual Assault Support Service - 03 6231 1811
- Laurel House, Launceston - 03 6334 2740
- 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
AIDS (and other sexual health)- 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.) - MASH (Men As Survivors Helpline) - http://www.mash-online.org/
America
- The CDC National AIDS Hotline:
- 800-342-AIDS
- 800-344-SIDA -- Spanish
- 800-AIDS-TTY -- TDD
(Provides information, education, and answers questions regarding the disease, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment. 24 hours)
United Kingdom
Alcohol- 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.)
- 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
Cancer- 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.)
America
Caregivers- American Cancer Society - 1-800-227-2345
- National Cancer Institute - 1-800-422-6237
America
Crime- 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.)
United Kingdom
Crisis Lines (Under 18)- Victim Supportline – 0845-3030-900
(Advice for victims of crime.)
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
- Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
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 (n° gratuit)
- Belangrijke Telefoonnummers! (Dutch?nederlands) 078 15 14 13
- Wichtige Telefonnummern (deutsch) 087 74 49 59
Canada
- Kids Help Phone (24 hours): 1-800-668-6868
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
- Ireland Child Help Line by ISPCC - 1800 666 666
- Garda (Police) Confidential Line - 1800 666 111 (24hrs - Toll Free)
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
- 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
Crisis Lines (any age)- 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
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
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Men's Help Line: 1300 78 99 78
United Kingdom
Dyslexia- 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
United Kingdom
Eating Disorders- British Dyslexia Association – 0118-966-8271
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
Homelessness- Eating Disorders Association – 0845-634-1414
(Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders.)
United Kingdom
Incest- Shelter - 0808 800 4444
(Homelessness and emergency housing charity)
Australia
ParentsNSW
- Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) - 02 9692 0829
- Womens Incest Survivors Network (WISN) - 02 9560 6627
- Incest Survivors Association - 08 9227 8745
America
- Hotline For Parents Considering Abducting Their Children: 1-800-A WAY OUT (1-800-292-9688)
- United States Missing Children Hotline: 1-800-235-3535
United Kingdom
Poison- Cry-sis – 08451-ACT-NOW (08451-228-669)
(Support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies. 7 days a week, 9am-10pm GMT).
America
Pornography Addiction- Poison Control 1-800-942-5969
(Great to have on hand for parents with small children, or people who look after suicidal relatives.)
America
Pregnancy- 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.)
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
Rape- British Pregnancy Advisory Service – 08457-304-030
(If you're worried you may be pregnant or want advice on abortion.)
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.)
Australia
- Lifeline (24hrs - Australia wide) - 13 11 14
Queensland
- Brisbane Rape & Crisis Centre (BRICC - 24hrs) - 07 3844 4008
- Womens House, Highgate Hill (24hrs) - 07 3844 4008
- Cairns Rape Crisis Centre (24hrs) - 07 4031 3590
New South Wales
- NSW Rape Crisis Centre (24hrs) - 1800 424 017
- Ruby Caea House, Darwin Centre Against Rape - 08 8945 0155
- Geelong Rape Crisis Centre - 03 5222 4049
Israel
- Sexual abuse and Rape Hotline Dial 1202 anywhere in Israel
New Zealand
- Rape crisis Auckland, po Box 105-241 Auckland central - 09 3667 213
United Kingdom
Runaway- For men who have been sexually assaulted or raped - 0845 1221201
- Survivors UK – 0845-1221-201 or http://www.survivorsuk.co.uk/
(Advice, counselling and support group for adult male victims of sexual abuse or rape.) - RASASC (Rape and sexual abuse support centre) – 0845-122-1331
(Support and counselling for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused.)
America
Self-Injury (SI)- National Runaway Switchboard (24 hours): 1-800-621-4000
- National Runaway Hotline (24 hours): 1-800-231-6946
Texas
- Texas National Runaway Hotline 1-800-392-3352
America
- SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends) - 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
www.selfinjury.com
United Kingdom
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)- 0117 925 1119
(a self-injury helpline Fri & Sat 9pm-12.30am, Sun 6pm-9pm)
America
Substance Abuse- CDC - 800-342-2437; 800-227-8922; 24 hours/7 days
- 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 Kingdom
Suicidal Thoughts- 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.)
- Understanding suicide:
- http://suicidal.com/depressionfaq/q13.html
- http://www.suicidology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=2
- http://www.suicidology.org/associati...erstanding.pdf (PDF File)
America
- 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.) - Deaf hotline - 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)
- http://suicidehotlines.com/
Australia
- Suicide helpline: 1300 651 251
Ireland
- 1850 60 90 900
New Zealand
- Youth Suicide Awareness Trust (CLEAR Toll Free) - 0508 CHOOSE LIFE
- Spinz Youthline - 0800 376 633 (Suicide Prevention for crisis support phone YOUTHLINE)
United Kingdom
Therapist- 08457 90 90 90
America
Misc. Information:- Find a Therapist: 1-800-865-0686
- At 16 in the UK and Australia a young person can exercise medical autonomy.
- In the UK, a person’s basic rights can be found at the Citizens Advice Bureau - www.adviceguide.org.uk
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