Depression, Suicide, and Self-Harm
Befrienders Worldwide: http://www.befrienders.org/ (international directory of suicide hotlines)
Boystown (USA): 800-448-3000 (phone), http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/pages/ ... -help.aspx (chat and text messaging) (despite the name, works with people of all genders, special focus on teens, parents, and self-harm)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 800-273-8255 (phone), http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.or ... echat.aspx (chat)
Samaritans (UK & Ireland): 08457 90 90 90 * (UK), 116 123 (Ireland)
Samaritans (USA): See listing of local hotline numbers at http://www.samaritansusa.org/contact.php
Trans Lifeline (USA & Canada): 877-565-8860 (USA), 877-330-6366 (Canada) (For trans* folks, all hotline staff are themselves trans*)
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (phone), http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now (chat and text messaging) (for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24)
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Domestic Violence/Partner Abuse
Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center: 866-USWOMEN (for abused Americans in military and civilian populations overseas)
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
GLBTQ DVP Domestic Violence Hotline (USA-focused): 800-832-1901 (for LGBTQ people experiencing domestic violence)
Hot Peach Pages: http://www.hotpeachpages.net/ (international directory of domestic and sexual violence services, focused on women)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): 800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 800-787-3224
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline (USA-focused): 866-331-9474, http://www.loveisrespect.org/ (chat or text messaging)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
The Network/La Red (USA-focused): 617-742-4911 or TTY 617-227-4911 (for LGBQ, trans/gender nonconforming, polyamorous, and/or kinky people experiencing partner abuse, strong anti-oppression focus)
The Northwest Network (USA-focused): 206-568-7777 (for LGBTQ people experiencing partner abuse and their families and friends)
Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center: 866-USWOMEN (for abused Americans in military and civilian populations overseas)
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
GLBTQ DVP Domestic Violence Hotline (USA-focused): 800-832-1901 (for LGBTQ people experiencing domestic violence)
Hot Peach Pages: http://www.hotpeachpages.net/ (international directory of domestic and sexual violence services, focused on women)
National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): 800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 800-787-3224
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline (USA-focused): 866-331-9474, http://www.loveisrespect.org/ (chat or text messaging)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
The Network/La Red (USA-focused): 617-742-4911 or TTY 617-227-4911 (for LGBQ, trans/gender nonconforming, polyamorous, and/or kinky people experiencing partner abuse, strong anti-oppression focus)
The Northwest Network (USA-focused): 206-568-7777 (for LGBTQ people experiencing partner abuse and their families and friends)
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Immigration, Refugees, and Asylum
Hotline for Refugees and Migrants (for those immigrating to Israel): 03-560-2530 (crisis support, legal help, and political advocacy for refugees and migrants in Israel)
Immigration Equality Hotline (for those immigrating to the USA): 212-714-2904 (legal hotline for LGBTQ people wanting to immigrate to the US, including asylum seekers and those in detention)
Immigration Law Unit Detainees' Hotline (New York, USA): 212-577-3456 (legal hotline for non-citizen New Yorkers detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Bergen, Monmouth, Hudson and Sussex County Jails in New Jersey and/or their family members, may call for advice and possible legal representation on their cases - Immigrants detained at other immigration detention facilities and in upstate New York prisons and/or their family members can call the hotline for advice only)
Hotline for Refugees and Migrants (for those immigrating to Israel): 03-560-2530 (crisis support, legal help, and political advocacy for refugees and migrants in Israel)
Immigration Equality Hotline (for those immigrating to the USA): 212-714-2904 (legal hotline for LGBTQ people wanting to immigrate to the US, including asylum seekers and those in detention)
Immigration Law Unit Detainees' Hotline (New York, USA): 212-577-3456 (legal hotline for non-citizen New Yorkers detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Bergen, Monmouth, Hudson and Sussex County Jails in New Jersey and/or their family members, may call for advice and possible legal representation on their cases - Immigrants detained at other immigration detention facilities and in upstate New York prisons and/or their family members can call the hotline for advice only)
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Kink/BDSM and Poly
The Network/La Red (USA-focused): 617-742-4911 or TTY 617-227-4911 (for LGBQ, trans/gender nonconforming, polyamorous, and/or kinky people experiencing partner abuse, strong anti-oppression focus)
NCSF Incident Reporting and Response (USA): https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/inc ... ?view=form (legal help for people in kink, swing, or poly who have been victimized by actions of local authorities because of kink/swing/poly activities)
NCSF List of Kink-Knowledgeable/Friendly Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Hotlines (USA-focused): https://ncsfreedom.org/images/stories/p ... rvices.pdf
The Network/La Red (USA-focused): 617-742-4911 or TTY 617-227-4911 (for LGBQ, trans/gender nonconforming, polyamorous, and/or kinky people experiencing partner abuse, strong anti-oppression focus)
NCSF Incident Reporting and Response (USA): https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/inc ... ?view=form (legal help for people in kink, swing, or poly who have been victimized by actions of local authorities because of kink/swing/poly activities)
NCSF List of Kink-Knowledgeable/Friendly Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Hotlines (USA-focused): https://ncsfreedom.org/images/stories/p ... rvices.pdf
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LGBTQ and HIV-Affected
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
Fenway LGBT Listening Line (USA-focused): 617-267-9001 (for LGBTQ people age 25+)
Fenway LGBT Peer Listening Line (USA-focused): 617-267-9001 (for LGBTQ people 25 and under)
GLAD Answers Legal Helpline (USA): 800-455-GLAD (legal helpline for LGBTQ and HIV+ people, with a New England focus)
GLBT National Hotline (USA-focused): 888-843-4564 (phone) or http://www.volunteerlogin.org/chat/index.html (chat) (LGBTQ peer counseling hotline)
GLBT National Youth Talkline (USA-focused): 800-246-7743 (LGBTQ peer counseling hotline for youth up to age 25)
GLBTQ DVP Domestic Violence Hotline (USA-focused): 800-832-1901 (for LGBTQ people experiencing domestic violence)
GLBTQ DVP Sexual Assault Helpline (USA-focused): 617-779-2127 (case management for LGBTQ people who have experienced sexual violence)
Immigration Equality Hotline (for those immigrating to the USA): 212-714-2904 (legal hotline for LGBTQ people wanting to immigrate to the US, including asylum seekers and those in detention)
Lambda Legal Help Desk (USA): http://www.lambdalegal.org/help to find the number for your state (legal helpline for LGBTQ and HIV+ people)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
The Network/La Red (USA-focused): 617-742-4911 or TTY 617-227-4911 (for LGBQ, trans/gender nonconforming, polyamorous, and/or kinky people experiencing partner abuse, strong anti-oppression focus)
The Northwest Network (USA-focused): 206-568-7777 (for LGBTQ people experiencing partner abuse and their families and friends)
Trans Lifeline (USA & Canada): 877-565-8860 (USA), 877-330-6366 (Canada) (For trans* folks, all hotline staff are themselves trans*)
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (phone), http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now (chat and text messaging) (for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24)
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
Fenway LGBT Listening Line (USA-focused): 617-267-9001 (for LGBTQ people age 25+)
Fenway LGBT Peer Listening Line (USA-focused): 617-267-9001 (for LGBTQ people 25 and under)
GLAD Answers Legal Helpline (USA): 800-455-GLAD (legal helpline for LGBTQ and HIV+ people, with a New England focus)
GLBT National Hotline (USA-focused): 888-843-4564 (phone) or http://www.volunteerlogin.org/chat/index.html (chat) (LGBTQ peer counseling hotline)
GLBT National Youth Talkline (USA-focused): 800-246-7743 (LGBTQ peer counseling hotline for youth up to age 25)
GLBTQ DVP Domestic Violence Hotline (USA-focused): 800-832-1901 (for LGBTQ people experiencing domestic violence)
GLBTQ DVP Sexual Assault Helpline (USA-focused): 617-779-2127 (case management for LGBTQ people who have experienced sexual violence)
Immigration Equality Hotline (for those immigrating to the USA): 212-714-2904 (legal hotline for LGBTQ people wanting to immigrate to the US, including asylum seekers and those in detention)
Lambda Legal Help Desk (USA): http://www.lambdalegal.org/help to find the number for your state (legal helpline for LGBTQ and HIV+ people)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
The Network/La Red (USA-focused): 617-742-4911 or TTY 617-227-4911 (for LGBQ, trans/gender nonconforming, polyamorous, and/or kinky people experiencing partner abuse, strong anti-oppression focus)
The Northwest Network (USA-focused): 206-568-7777 (for LGBTQ people experiencing partner abuse and their families and friends)
Trans Lifeline (USA & Canada): 877-565-8860 (USA), 877-330-6366 (Canada) (For trans* folks, all hotline staff are themselves trans*)
Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (phone), http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now (chat and text messaging) (for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24)
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Hate Violence and Police/Corrections Misconduct
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
Communities United Against Police Brutality Hotline (USA): 612-874-STOP (for police brutality victims/survivors and witnesses, mostly focused on Minnesota)
Just Detention International (international but special focus on South Africa & USA): http://www.justdetention.org/ (mailing address and other crisis support for incarcerated people who experience sexual violence)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
Communities United Against Police Brutality Hotline (USA): 612-874-STOP (for police brutality victims/survivors and witnesses, mostly focused on Minnesota)
Just Detention International (international but special focus on South Africa & USA): http://www.justdetention.org/ (mailing address and other crisis support for incarcerated people who experience sexual violence)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
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Other Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (USA-focused): 800-950-NAMI (answers questions about mental illness and treatment options)
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline (USA): 800-931-2237 (phone), http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ ... l-helpline# (chat) (information and referrals about eating disorders)
Sidran Institute Help Desk (USA-focused): 410-825-8888 (phone), help@sidran.org (email) (non-time-sensitive information and referrals about trauma, PTSD, and dissociation)
National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (USA-focused): 800-950-NAMI (answers questions about mental illness and treatment options)
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline (USA): 800-931-2237 (phone), http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ ... l-helpline# (chat) (information and referrals about eating disorders)
Sidran Institute Help Desk (USA-focused): 410-825-8888 (phone), help@sidran.org (email) (non-time-sensitive information and referrals about trauma, PTSD, and dissociation)
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Pregnancy, Parenting, Adoption, Abortion, and Miscarriage
Backline (USA & Canada): 888-493-0092 (feminist, non-judgmental, all-options, pregnancy/parenting/abortion/adoption/miscarriage hotline)
Faith Aloud: 888-717-5010 (helpline for spiritual or emotional concerns about pregnancy and/or abortion, before and after, counselors are clergy of Roman Catholic, Jewish, Unitarian-Universalist, Protestant Christian, and Buddhist faiths, with special training in pregnancy options and abortion counseling, you do not need to be religious to use their services)
National Abortion Federation Hotline (USA): 800-772-9100 (unbiased information about abortion and about other resources, including financial assistance)
National Network of Abortion Funds (USA, Canada, Mexico, Northern and Republic of Ireland, countries where abortion is illegal): http://www.fundabortionnow.org/get-help (financial assistance in getting abortions or paying abortion-related expenses such as travel and lodging)
National Parent Helpline (USA-focused): 855-427-2736 (offers emotional support to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages)
PushBack Benefits Access Project (Massachusetts, USA): 800-645-3750 x115 (rights, resources, and public benefits access assistance for teenage parents)
Backline (USA & Canada): 888-493-0092 (feminist, non-judgmental, all-options, pregnancy/parenting/abortion/adoption/miscarriage hotline)
Faith Aloud: 888-717-5010 (helpline for spiritual or emotional concerns about pregnancy and/or abortion, before and after, counselors are clergy of Roman Catholic, Jewish, Unitarian-Universalist, Protestant Christian, and Buddhist faiths, with special training in pregnancy options and abortion counseling, you do not need to be religious to use their services)
National Abortion Federation Hotline (USA): 800-772-9100 (unbiased information about abortion and about other resources, including financial assistance)
National Network of Abortion Funds (USA, Canada, Mexico, Northern and Republic of Ireland, countries where abortion is illegal): http://www.fundabortionnow.org/get-help (financial assistance in getting abortions or paying abortion-related expenses such as travel and lodging)
National Parent Helpline (USA-focused): 855-427-2736 (offers emotional support to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages)
PushBack Benefits Access Project (Massachusetts, USA): 800-645-3750 x115 (rights, resources, and public benefits access assistance for teenage parents)
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Sex Workers (these are NOT anti-sex-work hotlines)
HIPS Hotline (USA): 800-676-HIPS (harm reduction, crisis counseling, and advocacy for sex workers, some staff and volunteers are or have been sex workers)
SWOP Community Support Warmline (USA): 877-776-2004 x 1 (support, advice, crisis counseling, referrals, know-your-rights info for sex workers, staffed by sex workers and allies)
HIPS Hotline (USA): 800-676-HIPS (harm reduction, crisis counseling, and advocacy for sex workers, some staff and volunteers are or have been sex workers)
SWOP Community Support Warmline (USA): 877-776-2004 x 1 (support, advice, crisis counseling, referrals, know-your-rights info for sex workers, staffed by sex workers and allies)
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Sexual Violence
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
Darkness to Light National Helpline (USA): 866-FOR-LIGHT (provides resources about sexual abuse with a focus on child sexual abuse)
DoD Safe Helpline (USA): 877-995-5247 (phone) or https://safehelpline.org/ (chat and text messsaging) (for military and civilian employees of the US Dept of Defense and their families who have experienced sexual violence)
GLBTQ DVP Sexual Assault Helpline (USA-focused): 617-779-2127 (case management for LGBTQ people who have experienced sexual violence)
Hot Peach Pages: http://www.hotpeachpages.net/ (international directory of domestic and sexual violence services, focused on women)
Just Detention International (international but special focus on South Africa & USA): http://www.justdetention.org/ (mailing address and other crisis support for incarcerated people who experience sexual violence)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): 800-656-HOPE (routes to local RAINN-affiliated rape crisis hotline)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
RAINN-Affiliated Rape Crisis Centers (USA): centers.rainn.org (searchable directory of RAINN-affiliated rape crisis centers, nearly all of which have hotlines, for people of all genders and sexualities)
RAINN Online Hotline (USA-focused, but gets a lot of internationals): http://online.rainn.org/ (chat-based sexual violence hotline)
RAINN Listing of International Sexual Violence Hotlines: https://www.rainn.org/get-help/sexual-a ... -resources
Stop It Now Helpline: 888-PREVENT (for children and adults affected by child sexual abuse, able to provide some assistance to offenders seeking to stop their behavior)
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests: 877-SNAP-HEALS (for those who have experienced sexual violence from clergy or from members of religious orders such as nuns)
Therapy Exploitation Link Line: info@therapyabuse.org (24-72 hour turnaround, email-based initial support, information, and referrals for people who have experienced sexual violence from therapists OR other healthcare providers)
Anti-Violence Project (USA-focused): 212-714-1141 (for LGBTQ and HIV+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic, hate, pick-up, or police violence)
Darkness to Light National Helpline (USA): 866-FOR-LIGHT (provides resources about sexual abuse with a focus on child sexual abuse)
DoD Safe Helpline (USA): 877-995-5247 (phone) or https://safehelpline.org/ (chat and text messsaging) (for military and civilian employees of the US Dept of Defense and their families who have experienced sexual violence)
GLBTQ DVP Sexual Assault Helpline (USA-focused): 617-779-2127 (case management for LGBTQ people who have experienced sexual violence)
Hot Peach Pages: http://www.hotpeachpages.net/ (international directory of domestic and sexual violence services, focused on women)
Just Detention International (international but special focus on South Africa & USA): http://www.justdetention.org/ (mailing address and other crisis support for incarcerated people who experience sexual violence)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): 800-656-HOPE (routes to local RAINN-affiliated rape crisis hotline)
NCAVP Member and Affiliate Contacts (USA & Canada-focused): http://www.avp.org/storage/documents/nc ... ne2014.pdf (directory of violence response & recovery programs/hotlines for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected people)
RAINN-Affiliated Rape Crisis Centers (USA): centers.rainn.org (searchable directory of RAINN-affiliated rape crisis centers, nearly all of which have hotlines, for people of all genders and sexualities)
RAINN Online Hotline (USA-focused, but gets a lot of internationals): http://online.rainn.org/ (chat-based sexual violence hotline)
RAINN Listing of International Sexual Violence Hotlines: https://www.rainn.org/get-help/sexual-a ... -resources
Stop It Now Helpline: 888-PREVENT (for children and adults affected by child sexual abuse, able to provide some assistance to offenders seeking to stop their behavior)
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests: 877-SNAP-HEALS (for those who have experienced sexual violence from clergy or from members of religious orders such as nuns)
Therapy Exploitation Link Line: info@therapyabuse.org (24-72 hour turnaround, email-based initial support, information, and referrals for people who have experienced sexual violence from therapists OR other healthcare providers)