National Hotlines

1. Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence

loveisrespect: 1-866-331-9474

loveisrespect focuses on young adult relationships and hopes to end dating abuse. loveisrespect offers 24/7 help.

 

2. Depression and Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)

The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7)

The Trevor Project offers support to the LGBTQ young adult community. Both of the hotlines provided offer 24/7 help.

There are also suicide hotlines specific to your area.

 

3. Eating Disorder Hotline

National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237

NEDA offers help to a variety of eating disorders and hopes to "envision a world without eating disorders." NEDA is available Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST).

 

4. General Crisis

Crisis Text Line: Text SUPPORT to 741-741

The Crisis Text Line extends to everyone. Their goal "...is helping people move from a hot moment to a cool calm, guiding you to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. YOU = our priority." 24/7 help is available.

 

5. Mental Illness Hotline

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

NAMI provides treatment options and programs. They wish to "raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need." The NAMI hotline is available every Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

6. Sexual Assault Hotline

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673

RAINN is the "nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization."  Their goal is to provide options and programs to victims, in addition to finding ways of preventing sexual violence. RAINN offers 24/7 help.

 

7. Veterans Crisis Line

Veterans Association: 1-800-273-8255

The VA's focus is to help veterans of all ages adjust to the transition of coming back, in addition to helping with any mental health issues or relationships. The VA offers 24/7 help