Resources
Boundaries –
- Co-Dependents Anonymous: https://coda.org – 1-888-444-2359
- Love is Respect (provides help with dating, healthy relationships, & personal safety) (also provides live chat support): https://www.loveisrespect.org/ – 1-866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522,
Child & Teen Hotlines –
- Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline (also provides live chat support) (Available via call, text, or chat 24/7/365, helping in over 170 languages): https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/ Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – call or text 1-800-422-4453
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention & Support Guide: https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/survivors-guide/prevention-support/ – For free confidential consultation, call 866-311-8640
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) (provides Cyber Tipline & Data, Child Sexual Abuse Material Resources, and more.) https://www.missingkids.org/home?lang=en-US – 1-800-843-5678
- National Runaway Safeline (24/7 nonjudgemental crisis hotline for youth & teens, live chats, texts, e-mail support & forums available): 1800runaway.org – 1-800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
- Navigating Child Sexual Abuse (24/7 Free consultation): com/navigating-child-sex-abuse/ – 215-607-6452
- SAMHSA Behavioral Resources for Youth: (24/7/365 available in English & Spanish): https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/school-health/resources – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) text our zip code to: 435748 (HELP4U)
- Teen Line: teenlineonline.org – 1-310-855-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-852-TEEN (8336) phone lines available 6pm – 10pm PST or text “TEEN” to 839863, available 6pm – 9pm PST
Counseling & Coaching –
- Cleveland Clinic: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-stages-of-grief
- Rachel Grant Coaching: http://www.rachelgrantcoaching.com/ – 415-484-5682
- Safe Horizon (provides 24/7/365 shelter, counseling, legal assistance, & live chat) https://www.safehorizon.org: – 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
- Transformation Coach Karen Robinson: Https://healingfromtraumatogether.com This is Us: Our Healing Trauma Community
Crisis Counselor –
- Crisis Text Line (24/7): https://www.crisistextline.org/ – Text “HOME” or “HOLA” to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis counselor.
- Text 741741 – We’re here to listen, no matter what you’re going through—whether it’s stress, anxiety, loneliness, bullying, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.
- Get Connected – After you text us, you’ll receive some messages while connecting you with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor here to listen and support you. Connection time usually occurs within five minutes.
- Chat At Your Own Pace – The volunteer Crisis Counselor will listen, ask questions, and offer empathetic support with no judgment and no pressure.
- Finding a Place of Calm—Your conversation ends when you feel safe and at ease. Whether that means connecting you with additional support or simply listening, we’re here for you.
Culture Related Hotline –
- BlackLine [hotline prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)]: callblackline.com – Call or Text 1-800-604-5841
Domestic Violence –
- Domestic Violence Awareness Project: www.dvawareness.org – 1-800-799-7233
- HAWK – Healing Abuse Working for Change (24 hour hotline): https://hawcdv.org/get-help-now/safety-tips/protecting-yourself-from-violence/ – 1-800-547-1649
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) – text “START” to 88788
- PCADV Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Financial Abuse: https://www.pcadv.org/financial-abuse/
- NNEDV: National Network to End Domestic Violence https://nnedv.org/ – Hotline – 1-800-799-SEFE (7233), chat TheHotline.org , or Text “START” to 88788
Financial Abuse Helplines –
- PCADV Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Financial Abuse: https://www.pcadv.org/financial-abuse/
Human Trafficking –
- NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE (24/7 Confidential): https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en – call 1-888-373-788, TTY 711, or text *233733.
Legal Assistance –
- Safe Horizon (provides 24/7/365 shelter, counseling, legal assistance, & live chat) https://www.safehorizon.org: – 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
LGBTQ+ Help Lines –
- LGBT National Help Center (All ages – Mon-Fri 11am-8pm PT; 2pm-11pm ET; Sat 9am-2pm PT; Noon – 5pm ET): https://lgbthotline.org/ – 1-888-843-4564
- LGBTQ National Yourth Talkline (25 & younger): 800-246-7743
- LGBTQ National Senior Hotline (50 & older): 888-234-7243
- National Coming Out Support Line: 888- OUT-LGBT (688-5428)
- LGBT Near Me https://www.lgbtnearme.org (local resources nationwide)
- LGBTQ One-to-One Peer Support Online Chat (Mon-Fri 11am-8pm PT; 2pm-11pm ET; Sat 9am-2pm PT; Noon – 5pm ET): www.lgbthotline.org/chat
- LGBTQ Youth Moderated Youth Chatrooms: www.lgbthotline.org/youthchatrooms
- LGBTQ+ Online Scams: How to Spot Them and Stay Safe from Harm: https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/lgbtq-online-scams-how-to-spot-them/
- Trans Lifeline – Trans Peer Support (it’s run by & for trans people): https://translifeline.org/hotline/ – 1-877-565-8860
- Trevor Project Lifeline (24/7 crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ – 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678
Medical –
- HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C Nightline (available 5pm – 5 am PT): 1-800-273-AIDS (2437)
Mental Health & Addiction –
- BetterHelp (helps match you with the right recovery therapist for you): https://www.betterhelp.com
- Drug & Alcohol Addition Support Groups: Drug & Alcohol Addiction Support Groups | Pinnacle Peak Recovery – 866-377-4413
- Glossary of Mental Health and Wellness Terms: magnusmed.com/blog/glossary-of-mental-health-and-wellness-terms/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (available Monday – Friday 10am – 10pm EST): https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/ – 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “NSMI” to 62640
- Project LETS (Led by & for people with lived experience of mental illness, disability, trauma, & neurodivergence, they provide access, political education, & resources needed to survive & thrive. Available Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm EST): https://projectlets.org/crisis-support – 401-400-2905
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (24/7/365): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline – 1-800-662-Help (4357) – 24/7 confidential helpline: 877-651-2539
- RehabNet (Top 10 rehab centers in Michigan): https://rehabnet.com/michigan/ – 866-616-8493
- SAMHSA Behavioral Resources for Youth: (24/7/365 available in English & Spanish): https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/school-health/resources – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) text our zip code to: 435748 (HELP4U)
- Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health Resources: thedaybreak.com/resources/sleep-hygiene-and-mental-health-resources
- The 10 Most Common Holiday Season Triggers: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202312/8-common-holiday-season-triggers?msockid=0b90dc69b83a6f381432ca07b9176ed5
Sexual Assault Helplines –
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention & Support Guide: https://www.victimscivilattorneys.com/survivors-guide/prevention-support/: for confidential consultation call 866-311-8640
- Helping Survivors: org/rideshare-sexual-assault/
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://www.hopeis.org/knowledge-base/national-sexual-assault-hotline/ – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) https://rainn.org
- NSVRC – National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/statistics/
- Navigating Child Sexual Abuse (24/7 free consultation): com/navigating-child-sex-abuse/ – 215-392-8909
- OSLUND UDO LITTLE (Provides information on signs & symptoms of child sexual abuse and what to do.) com/child-sexual-abuse-resources/
- RAINN (24/7, live chat options): https://rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Rideshare Sexual Assault: https://cutterlaw.com/rideshare-sexual -assault/
- Seek Then Speak: https://www.seekthenspeak.app
Shelters –
- Find a Shelter or Program Near You: https://www.domesticshelters.org/
- Safe Horizon (provides 24/7/365 shelter, counseling, legal assistance, & live chat) https://www.safehorizon.org: – 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Substance Abuse –
- National Poison Control Center – 1-800-222-1222
- SAMHSA Behavioral Resources (24/7/365 available in English & Spanish): https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/school-health/resources – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) text our zip code to: 435748 (HELP4U)
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Underage Drinking and its Dangers: brownandcrouppen.com/underage-drinking-and-its-dangers/
Suicide Help Lines –
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7/365): https://988lifeline.org/ – 988
- The Trevor Project Lifeline (24/7 crisis intervention): https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ – 1-866-488-7386
Veterans Help Lines –
- Veterans Crisis Line (24/7 confidential support): veteranscrisisline.net – 988 & press 1 or call 1-800-273-8255 & press 1 or text 838255
- Veterans Crisis Line chat (24/7 confidential support): https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/chat
- Vets 4 Warriors (24/7 Confidential peer support, also available via email & chat): https://www.vets4warriors.com/ – 1-855-838-8255
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