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Help hotlines

Below is a list of national hotlines that provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. They can answer questions and help you in times of need.

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  Phone: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
  Phone: 800-826-3632
• Boys Town National Hotline – Crisis hotline that helps parents and children cope with stress and anxiety
  Phone: 800-448-3000
• Hopeline
  Phone: 800-442-HOPE (4673)
• Mental Health America – For a referral to specific mental health service or support program in your community
  Phone: 800-969-NMHA (6642)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides support, information, and referrals
  Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
  Phone: 847-831-3438
• National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  Phone: 802-296-6300
• National Center for Victims of Crime – Multi-language service available
  Phone: 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)
• National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline – Treatment referrals
  Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
• National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline – Support services, help, and guidance to people struggling with eating disorders, their loved ones, and families
  Phone: 800-931-2237
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
• National Runaway Switchboard
  Phone: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline
  Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Postpartum Support International
  Phone: 800-994-4PPD (4773)
• PPD Hope
  Phone: 877-PPD-HOPE (877-773-4673)
• PPD Moms
  Phone: 800-PPD-MOMS (800-773-6667)
• S.A.F.E. Alternatives
  Phone: 800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288)

Content last updated March 29, 2010.

Resources last updated March 29, 2010.

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