Crisis Helplines
In case you need immediate help
If you are ever feeling hopeless, suicidal, 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 medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.
Suicide Prevention / Depression Support
• US: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
• US: Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
• UK: Samaritans (National and Local) – 08457 90 90 90 or [email protected]
• 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 (1-800-662-4357)
• US: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention – 1-800-234-0246
• US: National Cocaine Hotline – 1-800-COCAINE (1-800-262-2463)
• US: Al-Anon/Alateen Hotline (for friends and family) – 1-800-344-2666
• UK: Drinkaware: National 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: National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
• US: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
• US: National 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
LGBTQ+ Issues
• US: GLBT National Help Center – 1-888-843-4564
• US: The Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386
• US: Trans Lifeline – 1-877-565-8860
• UK: Galop – LGBT Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428
• CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline – 1-888-530-6777
• AUS: QLIFE Australia Helpline – 1800 184 527
Reproductive & Sexual Health
• US: Planned Parenthood – 1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526)
• US: National STD Hotline – 1-800-227-8922
• US: National AIDS Hotline – 1-800-342-AIDS (1-800-342-2437)
• US: The Teen AIDS Hotline – 1-800-440-TEEN (1-800-440-8336)
Medical Emergencies
Additional Resources / Organizations
• ULifeline – A directory of resources available for college students— take a self-assessment test; or find your college psych services center.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
• Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.
Informational Resources
• National Institute of Mental Health – Extensive information on a variety of mental health topics.
• National Institute of Health – Extensive information on all health related topics.
• MedlinePlus – Extensive information of different drugs and treatment options.