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| Cancer
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Cancer
Information Service: |
800-422-6237 |
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| Child
Abuse Help |
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Child
Help USA National Child Abuse Hotline: |
800-4-A-CHILD
(422.4453)
800.2.A.CHILD (222.4453) TDD for hearing impaired) |
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Boys
Town Suicide and Crisis Line:
Provides
short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to
local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts,
marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth,
physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24
hours, seven days a week. |
800-448-3000
800-448-1833 (TDD) |
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Covenant
House Hotline:
Crisis line
for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based
referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for
youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness,
runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven
days a week. |
800-999-9999 |
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| Domestic
Violence |
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National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/ Sexual Abuse:
24-hour-a-day hotline, Provides crisis intervention and referrals to local services and shelters for victims of partner or spousal abuse. English and Spanish speaking advocates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staffed by trained volunteers who are ready to connect people with emergency help in their own communities, including emergency services and shelters. The staff can also provide information and referrals for a variety of non-emergency services, including counseling for adults and children, and assistance in reporting abuse. They have an extensive database of domestic violence treatment providers in all US states and territories. Many staff members speak languages besides English, and they have 24-hour access to translators for approximately 150 languages. For the hearing impaired, there is a TDD number. This is a great resource for anyone--man, woman or child--who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence or abuse, or who suspects that someone they know is being abused. |
800-799-SAFE
(800-799-7233)
800-787-3224 TDD
800-942-6908 Spanish Speaking |
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Domestic
Violence Hotline: |
800-829-1122 |
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| Eating and
Associated Disorders |
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders: |
847-831-3438 (long distance) |
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National Mental Health Association:
9AM-5PM Mon-Fri information on mental health topics and referrals, access to an info specialist |
800-969-6642 |
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| Elder
Abuse |
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Elder Abuse Hotline: |
800-252-8966 |
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Alzheimer's Association Hotline:
Information and referral services, free brochures. |
800-621-0379
8:30AM-4:00PM Mon-Fri |
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| HIV/AIDS/Sexually
Transmitted Diseases |
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The CDC (Center for Disease Control) National Prevention Information Network:
Includes info on new medicines, treatment trials, HIV & AIDS, with info specialists avail. to answer questions; also at www.CDCNAC.org (CDC National Aids Clearinghouse) |
1-800-458-5231 9AM-6PM Mon-Fri |
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National AIDS Hotline:
Information and referrals to local hotlines, testing centers, and counseling. Open 24
hours, seven days a week. |
800-342-AIDS (2437) |
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AIDS Hotline in Spanish:
Open 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, seven days a week. |
800-344-SIDA (7432) |
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AIDS Hotline for the Hearing Impaired:
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday |
800-243-7889 (TDD) |
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National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline:
Information and referrals to free and low-cost public clinics. Operators can answer general questions on prevention, symptoms, transmission and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. |
800-227-8922 |
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Sexually Transmitted Disease & AIDS/HIV Information Hotline: |
800-332-2437,
TTY - 800-332-3889 (Ohio) |
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| Poison
Control |
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Poison Control Any Kind of Substance: |
800-662-9886 |
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Poison Control: |
800-362-9922 |
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| Rape |
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Nationwide RAINN National Rape Crisis Hotline: |
800-656-4673 |
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| Runaway/Exploited
Children |
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Missing Children Network: |
800-235-3535 |
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The National Call Center for At-Risk Youth: |
(818) 710-1181 |
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National Hotline for Missing and Exploited Children:
Operates a hotline for reporting missing children and sightings of missing children. Offers assistance to law enforcement agents. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. |
800-843-5678 |
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National Runaway Switchboard:
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance to runaways. Provides information and local referrals to adolescents and families. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week. |
800-621-4000 |
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Child Find of America Hotline:
Looks for missing and abducted children. Operators available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday. Voicemail on evenings and weekends with calls returned. |
800-I-AM-LOST (426.5678) |
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CONFIDENTIAL Runaway Hotline: |
800-231-6946 |
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Parent Abduction Hotline:
Provides crisis mediation in parental abduction. Provides prevention information and referrals to local agencies. Operators available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday. Voicemail on evenings and weekends with calls returned. |
800-292-9688 |
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| Substance
Abuse/Alcoholism |
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Boys Town National Hotline |
800-448-3000 |
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National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline:
Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week. |
800-662-HELP (4357) |
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National Cocaine Hotline:
Information, crisis intervention, and referrals to local rehab centers for all types of drug dependency. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week. |
800-COCAINE (262-2463) |
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Al-ateen: |
800-352-9996 |
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Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: |
800-234-0246 |
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment: |
800-234-0420 |
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Alcohol Hotline Support & Information: |
800-331-2900 |
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| Youth |
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National Youth Crisis Hotline:
Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
youth. |
800-442-HOPE (4673) |
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