RESOURCES
Child Abuse
Childhelp
www.childhelp.org
Childhelp is a national nonprofit organization that offers help to victims of child abuse and neglect through advocacy, prevention, intervention, treatment and community outreach. Free hotline operates 24/7.
Crime Victims
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-800-FYI-CALL (1-800-394-2255), TTY: 1-800-211-7996
M–F, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
www.ncvc.org
NCVC is a national advocacy organization that provides information, training, technical assistance and advocates for the rights and protection of crime victims. The Hotline is available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
1-800-799-SAFE (7233), TTY: 1-800-787-3224
www.ndvh.org
NDVH is a nonprofit that provides information and resources about domestic violence. The free and anonymous helpline is available 24/7 for crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals to local service providers.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information and resources about substance abuse as well as an extensive listing of certified substance abuse facilities nationwide. They also operate a free and confidential helpline 24/7.
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center
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www.addict-help.com
The Alcohol & Drug Addiction Resource Center provides facts and information about substance abuse and offers a free helpline.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
1-800-931-2237
M–F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
NEDA is a national non-profit with a mission to provide information, resources and support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. The toll-free and confidential helpline operates weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT.
Missing and Exploited Children
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST
www.ncmec.org
NCMEC is a resource center with a mission to help locate missing children and prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation. NCMEC also operates a national 24-hour hotline for reporting cases of missing children and child exploitation.
Poison Control
American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC)
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www.aapcc.org
AAPCC is a private nongovernmental association of poison control centers nationwide. It maintains a free 24/7 helpline that is continuously staffed with pharmacists, physicians, nurses and poison information providers who are toxicology specialists.
Running Away
National Runaway Switchboard (NRS)
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
www.1800runaway.org
The National Runaway Switchboard offers resources and help to runaways and their families to keep at-risk youth safe. The crisis hotline is available 24/7 for all types of youth-related issues.
Sexual Assault
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
www.rainn.org
With over 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines across the nation, RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, providing free and confidential help to victims of sexual assault. RAINN also operates the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, which provides live and confidential help to victims via instant message.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
American Social Health Association (ASHA)
1-919-361-8488
M–F, 9 a.m.– 8 p.m. ET
www.ashastd.org
ASHA is a non-profit dedicated to providing resources, facts and information, support and referrals regarding any kind of sexually transmitted infection. Call their helpline Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET for questions regarding testing, treatment, risk reduction, transmission, etc.
CDC National Prevention and Information Network (CDCNPIN)
1-800-458-5231
M–F, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
www.cdcnpin.org
CDCNPIN provides information and resources on sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, as well as tuberculosis and hepatitis. Call the helpline weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET to speak to a health information specialist about prevention.
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
