Crisis Helplines

In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, homicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.

+ If you think you have a emergency please call 911 immediately.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Call, Text, or Chat, in English or Spanish. Available 24/7/365. Conversations are free and confidential.

Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a helpline counselor for various needs.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

US: Hopeline (Suicide Prevention): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
US: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
Puerto Rico: LÍNEA PAS: 1-800-981-0023 Ext. 988, VRS: 787-615-4112
UK: Samaritans (Nat’l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada
AUS: Lifeline Australia Helpline 13 11 14

Substance Abuse / Alcoholism

US: National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
US: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 1-800-234-0246
US: National Cocaine Hotline: 1-800-COCAINE (262-2463)
US: Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline (for friends and family) 1-800-344-2666
UK: Drinkline: Nat’l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0800 917 8282
AUS: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1800 198 024
CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

US: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453)
US: Nat’l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
US: RAINN Nat’l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
US: Nat’l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116
US: National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-621-4000
UK: Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Gay / Lesbian Issues

US: GLBT National Help Center 1-888-843-4564
UK: Galop – LGBT Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777
AUS: QLIFE Australia Helpline 1800 184 527

Pregnancy / Sexual Health

US: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
US: Nat’l. STD Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
US: National AIDS Hotline: 1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
US: The Teen AIDS Hotline: 1-800-440-TEEN (8336)

American Association of Poison Control Centers

US: Nat’l. Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222

Incase of an Emergency Disclaimer

As the only provider in my practice, I do not have weekend or evening coverage. Also there are some days that I might only check my messages once during the day so it is always best to seek the aforementioned services if having an emergency. I, of course, would like to be notified if you are having an emergency, but please do not wait to hear back from me before taking steps to safely address the emergency.

Crisis & Emergent Help

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) ; thehopeline.com

Crisis Text Line: text “START” to 741-741

Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

The Steve Fund: Young People of Color can text “STEVE” to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7

Veterans Crisis Line: veteranscrisisline.net

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) National Hotline: 1-800-662-5357

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 1-888-375-7767, open Monday to Friday 7 am – 7 pm PST

LGBTQ+ National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

LGBT National Coming out Support Hotline: 1-800-688-5428

LGBT National Senior Hotline 1-888-234-7243

TREVOR Crisis Hotline (for LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860; translifeline.org

AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044