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Text "CONNECT" to 741741 from anywhere in the United States for any type of crisis. Text "CONNECT" to 686868 in Canada.
United States Text CONNECT to 741741
Canada Text CONNECT to 686868
The National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors to offer crisis intervention, information, and referrals.
National Hotline 1-800-422-4453
Website childhelp.org
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals..
National Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Online Chat suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The organization leads programs to end bias, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities. The hotline provides immediate crisis counseling, safety planning, access to ongoing counseling, advocacy, and legal services.
English and Spanish 212-714-1141
Website avp.org
Resources are provided about violence, assault, and related topics. Links are given for domestic violence programs in one's community.
English 1-800-942-6906
Spanish 1-800-942-6908
New York City 1-800-621-4631
TTY 711
Resources are provided about violence, assault, and related topics. Links are given for domestic violence programs in one's community.
Statewide Hotline 1-800-342-3720
TTY/TDD 1-800-638-5163
Video Relay System 1-800-342-3720
Website OCFS.ny.gov
Gives information about where to file and how to make a report. Local district contact information is given for each county in NYS.
Statewide Hotline 1-888-208-4485
TTY 1-866-875-9975
Statewide toll free hotline: 1-855-373-2122. NYS Relay: dial 7-1-1.
Statewide Hotline 1-855-373-2122
Website justicecenter.ny.gov
Public benefits information is available from this hotline, including information about food stamps, HEAP, and temporary assistance.
Statewide Hotline 1-800-342-3009
TTY 1-866-875-9975
Website OTDA.ny.gov
Hotline for women with disabilities experiencing domestic or other abuse/violence.
National Hotline 1-800-994-9662
Website womenshealth.gov
Online chat room with a trained staff member to provide confidential crisis support.
Live Online Chat Hotline hotline.rainn.org
National Hotline 800-656-4673
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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