IMPORTANT HOTLINES

Victims of Crime Help Line

1-800-FYI-CALL

1-800-394-2255

Through its national database, the National Center for Victims of Crime
refers callers to an array of critical services including crisis
intervention, research information, assistance with the criminal
justice process, counseling and support groups.



Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters

1-888-4-AL-ANON M-F 8 am-6 pm ET

Offers hope and help to family and friends of alcoholics. Provides
information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings.



Poison Help

1-800-222-1222

Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison
expert. Call right away if you have a poison emergency. Also call if
you have a question about a poison or about poison prevention.



The Alcohol Hotline

1-800-ALCOHOL

Nationwide help and referral hotline for alcohol and drug problems. The
phones are answered by individuals trained to assist callers 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.



NineLine

1-800-999-9999

Free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention for youth and parents.



CDC-INFO

1-800-CDC-INFO

1-800-232-4636

1-888-232-6348 TTY

Anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS information in English and Spanish.
Referrals to appropriate services, including clinics, hospitals, local
hotlines, counseling and testing sites, legal services, health
departments, support groups, educational organizations, and service
agencies throughout the United States.



National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-273-8255

Connects individuals in suicidal crisis by to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider.



Gay and Lesbian National Hotline

1-888-THE-GLNH

1-888-843-4564

M-F 4 pm-12 am, Sat 12 pm-5 pm

Free and confidential telephone peer-counseling and local resource
information for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning
people of all ages.



National STD Hotline

1-800-227-8922

1-800-342-2437

1-800-344-7432 En Español

Provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as
chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV/genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, and
referrals to local clinics.



National AIDS Hotline

1-800-342-AIDS

24-hour hotline provides information, education, and answers questions
regarding AIDS, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment.



National Runaway Switchboard

1-800-RUNAWAY

1-800-621-786-2929

Non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention and local and national
referrals through a 24-hour hotline for youth and their families.



National Herpes Hotline

919-361-8488 M-F 9 am-6 pm ET

Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address
questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes
simplex virus (HSV) and provides support for emotional issues
surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication.



National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-HOPE

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the free
and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the nation's
largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN also educates the
public about sexual assault and leads national efforts to improve
services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.



National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 TTY

Crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, referrals to
local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those
calling on their behalf, assistance in both English and Spanish.



National Hopeline Network

1-800-SUICIDE

1-800-784-2433

If you are in crisis or having thoughts about suicide, please call the
National Hopeline immediately. Your call will be connected to a
certified 24-hour crisis center closest to your calling location.