*This list of contact information does not replace calling 911 in an emergency situation.*
Introduction
While working to build the resources of this organization to help everyone with God’s guidance, here is a living document of valuable contacts.
We will do our best to ensure this list contains the most needed, effective, up to date, and reliable information as possible.
If you have any feedback regarding this list, please contact us here!
Thank you so much and please share this information with your loved ones and any who may be in need of it. 😁
Quick List:
Detailed List:
The General Crisis Text Line-
A “free, 24/7 support for those in crisis” with trained volunteers.
Text: HOME to 741741 (US 🇺🇸 )
Or, Text: HOME to 686868 (Canada 🇨🇦)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-
Provides “free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States”.
Toll Free: (800) 273-8255
The Veteran’s Crisis Line-
A “free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances”.
Toll Free: (800) 273-8255 (press 1)
Or, send a TEXT to: 838255
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
TeenLine Online-
This is an “organization helping troubled teenagers address their problems”. It is their “mission to provide personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, current technologies and community outreach”.
Call: (310) 855-4673
Toll Free [6-10PM PST]: (800) 852-8336
Or, Text: “TEEN” to 839863
Website: https://teenlineonline.org/
*Teen Talk app. available on website
The National Child Abuse Hotline-
This organization “is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors”.
Toll Free: (800) 4-A-CHILD
Website: https://www.childhelp.org
National Center for Missing or Exploited Children-
NCMEC is “the nation's clearinghouse & comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, NCMEC leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation - because every child deserves a safe childhood”.
Call: (800) THE-LOST (843-5678)
Website: http://www.missingkids.com/home
National Domestic Violence Hotline & Local Resources -
An organization which “provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse”.
24/7 Hotline: (800) 799-7233
Text: START to 88788
Website: https://www.thehotline.org
Local Resource Search Page: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
OR,
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence-
An organization that envisions, “a national culture in which we are all safe, empowered and free from domestic violence”. They too, offer a free and confidential help hotline regarding domestic violence.
For 24/7 Help: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Website: https://ncadv.org/get-help
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network-
This is “the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization” who partners “with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country”. They also look to carry “out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice”.
National Sexual Assault Hotline is (800)656-hope (4673)
For a live chat option, visit: https://www.rainn.org
National Drug & Alcohol Hotline-
Organization “offers 24/7 drug and alcohol help to those struggling with addiction”.
Toll Free: (888) 633-3239
Website: http://drughelpline.org
The Disaster Distress Helpline-
A “24/7, 365-day-a--year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster”.
Toll Free: (800) 985-5990
Or, TEXT: “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/
Mental Health Services Administration-
This is “a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems”.
Search using the following website: https://www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator
National Council on Problem Gambling-
Their mission is “to assist people and families affected by problem gambling”.
Call or Text: (800) 522-4700
Or, Chat at: ncpgambling.org/chat
Website: https://www.ncpgambling.org
Help Program: www.GamblerHealing.com
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline-
Available “Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. EST, and Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST”. You can expect “to receive support, information, referrals, and guidance about treatment options for either you or your loved one”.
Call: (800) 931-2237
Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
*Online chat available at website.
National Parent Hotline-
This is a helpline which is operated by ParentsAnonymous.org “to get emotional support from trained advocates and become empowered and a stronger parent”. These guys simply want to provide opportunity for parents to grow and be able to give what they desire most for their child or children.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10AM to 7PM (PST)
Call: 1-855-4A-PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
Website is: https://www.nationalparenthelpline.org
(Online resources available as well!)
K-LOVE & Air1 Pastors-
“We look forward to serving you in any way we can at Listener Supported K-LOVE!”
“Need To Talk? Call Our Pastors.”
Call: (800) 525-LOVE (5683)
1. Crossroads 24/7 Prayer Line-
“A Crossroads prayer partner would be pleased to pray with you for any special need you may be facing today.”
Call: (866) 273-4444
Website: http://www.crossroads.ca/247prayer/
2. HIS Radio 24/7 Prayer Line-
“The Bible says, "Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life." (Phil 4:6 MSG)”
Call or Text: (866) 987-7729
WeTip (Crime & bullying)-
This organization “is committed to providing the most effective, anonymous citizens crime reporting hotline system in the nation” and “provides intelligence and information to local, state, federal and international law enforcement agencies relating to criminal activity obtained from an online and telephone crime reporting hotline”.
For Crimes Call: 1800-78-CRIME (27463)
For Bully Call: 1855-86-BULLY (28559)
Website is: https://wetip.com