crisis hotlines

When you're experiencing a crisis, asking for help--whether from a friend, a parent, or a professional--is the best thing you can do. Here are some resources that you can reach out to:.

If you are experiencing severe depression, please seek out the advice of a professional therapist or psychiatrist.

Eating Disorders

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
  
847-831-3438. Hotline, counseling and referrals for anyone experiencing any type of eating disorder.
• National Eating Disorders Association
  Information on eating disorders and referrals for treatment.

Self-Harm/Cutting:

• SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
  800-DONT-CUT (366-8288). Informational hotline, educational resources, and advice about intervention.

Suicide

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  1-800-273-TALK. Confidential crisis hotline available 24/7
• IMAlive
  An online crisis network with trained volunteers available to chat 24/7.

Physical Abuse/Domestic Violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  
866-331-9474. Crisis intervention hotline; information and advice; and helpful links to other websites.

Rape

• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  
800-656-HOPE . RAINN - Rape Abuse & Incest National Network. A crisis hotline, online hotline, educational information, and helpful links.

Alcohol/Drugs

• Al-Anon and AlaTeen
  
888-4AL-ANON. 888-425-2666. Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is the recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.
• Alcohol and Drug Helpline
  
800-527-5344. Helpline for finding treatment.

Teen Pregnancy

• Planned Parenthood Federation of America
  
800-230-PLAN. Counseling, health information and resources, and referral.
• America's Pregnancy Helpline
  
888-672-2296. Information on pregnancy options.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

• CDC National AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline.
  
800-342-2437. How to recognize a sexually transmitted disease and what to do.