Don't forget to also check out our Treatment Finder for a list of local therapists, treatment facilities, dieticians and support groups.
If you are feeling suicidal RIGHT NOW
please read Metanoia.org
and call someone for help.
1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Hope Line Network
888-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
National Suicide Hotline
Trained volunteers and professional counselors there to listen
American Association of Suicidology
Offers links and numbers to crisis centers and hotlines in your area
Suicide Crisis Center
Links and phone numbers to crisis centers and hotlines, and what to expect when calling.
The Samaritans
Registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing.
858-481-1515
National Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
International treatment referrals and prevention information
[email protected]
918-481-4044
National Eating Disorders Association
International treatment referrals and information
FIND-A-THERAPIST.com
International database of thousands of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and pastoral counselors.
1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
1-800 THERAPIST Network
International mental health referral service
212-575-6200
American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, Inc. (AABA)
Referrals to treatment and Information
847-831-3438
Anorexia Nerovsa and Associate Disorders (ANAD)
Referrals to treatment and Information
1-800-RENFREW (1-800-736-3739)
The Renfrew Center
Referrals to Eating Disorder specialists (US and Canada)
1-800-841-1515
Rader Programs
Referrals to Eating Disorder specialists (US and Canada)
505-891-2664
Overeater's Anonymous
Referrals to local chapters and information
617-558-1881
Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association, Inc Helpline
Staffed by trained/supervised individuals.
M-Friday 9:30-5:00pm.
Wednesday evenings until 8:00pm
314-588-1683
Bulimia and Self-Help Hotline
(24 hours crisis line)
01 2600366
The Eating Distress Helpline (Ireland)
Monday, Friday and Sunday, 6pm-8pm
01603 621 414
Eating Disorders Association (UK)
(General HELPLINE)
9am-6:30pm Monday thru Friday
01603 765 050
Eating Disorders Association (UK)
(YOUTH HELPLINE - 18 years of age and under) 4-6pm Monday thru Friday
613-547-3684
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Association (ANAB) (Canada)
A confidential, non-judgmental, information and support line
(24 hours crisis line)
1-800-969-NMHA (1-800-969-6642)
The National Mental Health Association Information Center
...will put you in touch with your local Mental Health Association, who will help you find community mental health services and self-help support groups.
1-800-950-NAMI
National Alliance for The Mentally Ill
773-327-1500 / 1-800-7-VOICE-8
VOICES in Action
An international organization to provide assistance to survivors of incest and child sexual abuse --
if you need help or someone to talk to...
(212) 632-4640
Cult Hotline and Clinic
National and International support available 9am to 5pm (EST)
301-443-4513
National Institute for Mental Health
1-800-64-PANIC (1-800-647-2642)
Panic Disorder Information Line
Provides written information, and referral lists of counselers in local areas
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Provides service for survivors of sexual assault who can not reach a rape crisis center through a local telephone call, as well as for those who might not know that a local center exists. Operates 24 hours
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For the victims of domestic violence, their families and friends across the U.S. -- Crisis intervention, referrals, information and support in many languages.
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Child-Help USA
National Child Abuse hotling offering crisis counseling for children or adult survivors 24 hours a day. Also offers referrals for sexual abuse treatment programs, reporting suspected child abuse, shelters, advocacy, mental health, and legal aid. Literature on prevention of child abuse available upon request.
1-800-821-4357
Alcohol and Drug Hotline
Treatment Centers and AA Support Groups
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline
Providing information on alcohol and drug abuse, local treatment options and to speak with someone about alcohol, drug or family problems.
1-800-331-2900
Alcohol Hotline
1-800-435-7609
Help Now hotline
1-800-999-9999
Covenant House Nine Line
24-hour support, assistance and referrals for teens in crisis.
1-800-621-4000
National Adolescent Suicide Hotline
(Answered by the runaway switchboard)
1-800-643-6250
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
A national 24-hour hotline located in Mississippi, that can provide support and refer you to a crisis center locally.
1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Self-Injury Help by S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends)
The Rock Creek Center's S.A.F.E. Alternatives Program provides treatment for adolescents and adults who engage in deliberate, repeated self-injurious behavior. Free written information on self-injury is available
1-800-448-3000
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-448-1833
Boys Town USA
A national hotline that girls and boys can call with any problem at any time - children who are suffering physical or sexual abuse, depressed, thinking about suicide, on the run, taking drugs, hooked on alcohol, etc. Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
1-800-799-SAFE
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-787-3224
National Domestic Violence Hotline
A national, 24-hour toll-free domestic violence hotline.
1-800-233-HELP (1-800-233-4357)
United Way Crisis Helpline
I want to make it clear that I personally do not endorse the use off 900 numbers as a way of distributing information and referrals. I believe there is a lot of good information available for FREE from some of the organizations above and in the organizations section... BUT it is everyone's right to choose for themselves where they would like to get their information and I wish to make as many phone numbers available as possible.
1-900-844-PEACE ($1.99 per minute)
Peace of Mind Telephone Referral Service
If you have questions about drugs and alcohol, anxiety and depression, domestic violence and eating disorders, or if you need a referral to a treatment facility, a shelter, or a self-help group. Information also available to purchase on cassette.
