NATIONAL CRISIS AND SUPPORT HOTLNIES
Some helpful and important hotlines that you can use in times of crisis
Youth & Teen Support
TEEN LINE | Teens Helping Teens
Phone:
(800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) or (310) 855-4673 (6 PM to 10 PM PST)
Text:
"TEEN" to 839863 (6 PM to 9 PM PST)
Website:
teenlineonline.org
Description:
A nonprofit, community-based organization where highly trained teen volunteers provide personal peer-to-peer education and support before problems escalate into a crisis. They offer a safe, non-judgmental space for teenagers to talk about issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship struggles.
Crisis Text Line
Text:
HELLO to 741741
Open:
24/7
Description:
A free, 24/7 text line connecting individuals in crisis with trained volunteer crisis counselors. It is an excellent alternative for those who feel more comfortable texting than speaking on the phon
California Youth Crisis Line
Phone:
(800) 843-5200
Open:
24/7
Description:
24-hour statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and their families. They provide crisis intervention counseling and resource referrals to youth and parents in distress.
LGBTQIA+ Support
The Trevor Project
Phone:
(865) 488-7386
Text:
Text: START to 678-678
Open
24/7
Description:
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) young people under 25.
LGBTQ+ National Youth Talkline
Phone
(800) 246-7743
Website
Description:
Provides peer-support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ+ youth. All volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sexual Harassment, Assault & Abuse
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Phone
1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
Website
Open
24/7
Description
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. They operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline, routing callers to a local RAINN affiliate for confidential, judgment-free support, advice, and guidance to local health facilities.
Self-Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE)
Phone
1 (800) DONT-CUT (366-8288)
Description
An educational resource offering treatment information and support for individuals engaging in non-suicidal self-injury, and guidance for their loved ones.
Sexual Harassment, Assault & Abuse
SAMHSA Treatment Routing Service
Phone
1 (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Open
24/7
Description
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides a confidential, free, information routing service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders, directing them to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
General Social Services
Social Service Referrals Info Line (211)
Phone
211
Open
24/7, multilingual, TTY accessible
Description
A free essential service that connects millions of people to help every year. 211 navigators assist callers with finding local resources for food, housing, utility payment assistance, healthcare, and emergency relief.