General Helplines

VictimConnect
National hotline for victims of crimes.
(855) 484-2846

Disaster Distress Helpline
Provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to
natural or human-caused disasters.
(800) 985-5990

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Confidential help for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
(877) 424-3838


Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Providing assistance for all matters related to domestic violence.
(800) 799-7233

LGBT National Help Center
Provides free and confidential peer support and local resources.
Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
Senior Helpline: (888) 234-7243

Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
(800) 656-4673

Children, Youth & Teens

National Runaway Safeline
Crisis and support services for homeless and runaway youth in the U.S.
(800) 786-2929

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Clearinghouse and reporting center for everything related to the prevention and recovery from
child victimization.
(800) 843-5678

ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, serving the U.S. and Canada.
(800) 422-4453

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress.
(800) 273-8255

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Assisting individuals and families with questions about mental health disorders, treatment, and
support services.
(800) 950-6264

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for indivuals and families facing
ment or substance abuse disorders.
(800) 662-4357