Textlines & Hotlines

Below are National Hotlines to reach out to if you are feeling like you are needing someone to talk to. Click on each one to get more information and how to contact.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text HOME to 741 741.

Substance Abuse & Mental Heath Services

The National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.

Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth

If you are thinking about suicide or are feeling alone and need someone to talk to, please call the Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386 for immediate help. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

National Sexual Assualt Hotline (Rainn)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.

National Child Abuse Hotline

The Childhelp 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 who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.

Teen Dating Violence Hotline

Highly-trained advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships. We also provide information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, service providers and members of law enforcement. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.

National Eating Disorder Hotline

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

Teen Hope Line

The Mission of Teen Hopeline is to bring hope to hurting teens. Partnering with The Hopeline and several other ministry partners we offer a safe place on the internet where teens can go and anonymously talk to a person who cares.

Boys Town National Hotline

The Boys Town National Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors. It is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS).

Spanish-speaking counselors and translation services for more than 100 languages also are available 24 hours a day. The speech- and hearing-impaired can contact us at our email address: hotline@boystown.org.

National Safe Place Hotline

TXT 4 HELP is a nationwide, 24-hour text-for-support service for teens in crisis.

If you’re in trouble or need help, text SAFE and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357) for immediate help.