🆘️ HOTLINES

Believe me, I’ve been there many times, feeling defeated, sad, lost, overwhelmed, angry, and alone. And many times, calling these Hotlines were my only Lifeline. You won’t know till you try and I know you feel anxious and scared to do so, but it might just be exactly what you need. I send you so much love in this moment, just know I’m sending you a hug 🫂 through this matrix. I hope you can feel it, and even if you can’t feel OK right now, I will sit with you in spirit.

If you feel like giving up

1. This is a Phase.

Tough times are just a phase.
They don’t last forever.
Life is a cycle of highs and lows.

Remember, this too shall pass.
You’re in the middle of the storm now, but clear skies are ahead. Hold on.

2. You Are Stronger Than You Think.

Never underestimate your resilience.

– You’ve survived 100% of your bad days.
– Inside you, there is an inner strength.
– Your potential is greater than any problem.

Remember, you’re stronger and more capable than you believe.

3. Small Steps Count.

Progress isn’t always a leap forward.

Sometimes it’s tiny, almost imperceptible steps.

Each step, no matter how small, brings you closer to your goal.

Celebrate every bit of progress. Slow and steady can still win the race. Keep moving forward.

4. Remember Your ‘Why’.

Think back to the reasons why you started.

Reconnect with your motivation and your goals.

5. Failure is a Stepping Stone.

It’s okay to fall but it’s important to rise again.

Every setback brings learning opportunities.

Remember, every great success story involves overcoming obstacles.

Keep going. Your story is being written.

6. Practice Self-Care.

Self-care is essential, especially during tough times.

– Eat nutritious food
– Exercise regularly
– Get adequate sleep
– Connect with loved ones
– Engage in activities that bring joy.

It’s not selfish, it’s survival. Your well-being matters.

7. It’s Okay to Ask for Help.

Remember, you’re not alone in this journey.

– Reach out to friends, family, or professionals
– Open up about your struggles
– Seek support when you need it

Strength isn’t just about enduring in silence. It’s also knowing when to ask for help.

To my friends and readers,

Fight for yourself. No matter how difficult it becomes, never let yourself give in.

After some time, your spark will eventually return.

You will come out happier, healthier, and wiser.

We are in this together.

Feeling Overwhelmed? There are a lot of phone numbers on this page. If you don’t know where to start, dialing 2-1-1 on your phone to be connected with the national human service call center that can help you get local help in your area. Or by going to 211.org You can learn more about the 2-1-1 number here.

Generally hotlines have three things in common:

1) they are available to call 24/7
2) they are 100% confidential
3) they are free

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER CALL 911

Scroll down for a list of hotlines that may help you in whatever situation you find yourself in.

MAIN NUMBERS TO KNOW!

(Save them in your phone)

CALL 2-1-1 or 211.org (National/Local)

Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

CrisisChat.org (Live Online Chat)

Crisis Text Line TEXT “HELLO” to 741741

Crisis Phone Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-827-7571

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663

Drug Abuse National Helpline 1-800-662-4357

Stop it Now! 1-888-PREVENT

Child Abuse National Hotline 1-800-25ABUSE

Children in immediate danger 1-800-THE-LOST

Missing Children Help Center 1-800-872-5437

These links can help you find even more helpful resources online – information wonderfully provided by Recovery Center Columbus ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Suicide Hotlines: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/suicide-hotlines/

Suicidal thoughts can be hard to discuss with friends and loved ones. Knowing who to talk to or feeling safe talking about these thoughts can seem impossible. In these cases, a suicide prevention hotline may be a good option. Suicide hotlines provide judgment-free support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Calling a suicide crisis hotline can be intimidating. While it may seem overwhelming or even scary to call someone to discuss suicidal thoughts, suicide helplines are staffed by individuals trained to handle these types of calls.

When Should You Call a Suicide Hotline?

Calling a suicide hotline may not always be the best course of action to take, so it is important to know when to call a suicide hotline and when to use other resources.

You may benefit most from calling a 24-hour suicide hotline if you have been experiencing any of the following:

• Thinking you would be better off dead
• Believing it would be better for others if you weren’t around
• Wanting to go to sleep and never wake up
• Having specific thoughts of harming or killing yourself
• Believing that you are a burden to others
• Feeling helpless or hopeless

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room as soon as possible.

What Kinds of Questions Will You Be Asked?

One fear associated with calling a suicide hotline is not knowing what happens when you call a suicide hotline. Being prepared with this information before you call can ease some of this stress. When you call a suicide hotline, the first question you are asked will typically assess why you are calling. After this, the hotline operator may ask questions to determine if you are safe.

To get the best results and the most helpful assistance, it is important to be honest and open when answering questions, even if they seem irrelevant.

Benefits of Calling a Hotline

There are many benefits of suicide hotlines.

Calling can:
• Provide support when you need it most
• Help you focus on healthy coping skills
• Connect you with local resources and emergency services (when appropriate)

Are Suicide Hotlines Free?

Unlike therapy options which are conducted over the phone or online, suicide hotlines are free without any hidden charges. A free suicide hotline can allow you to speak with someone when you are in a crisis, regardless of if you have insurance. Most toll-free suicide hotlines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving you a free resource anytime you need it.

Is My Call Confidential?

One feature of most suicide hotlines is that they are committed to protecting your privacy. Anonymous suicide hotlines allow callers to speak with supportive operators without revealing their identity or other personal details. Confidential suicide hotlines may gather information such as your name and location but will not share this information or use it unless there is a serious concern for your safety or the safety of someone else. Even in these cases, confidentiality is protected to the highest degree possible.

A Depression Guide and MANY Resources! https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/depression-resource-guide/

Home Page

Resources for Women:

Mental Health America: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/depression-women

This resource page is for women suffering from depression, and provides information on issues relating to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), childbirth, and suicide, as well as links to further resources

WomensHealth.gov: https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/illnesses/depression.html

This government resource provides a fact sheet on depression in pregnancy alongside an extensive number of resources specifically for women suffering from mental health problems like anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, and more. This site is also available in Spanish.

National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-women/index.shtml

On this page, you will find information designed for women suffering from depression, and covers important points to know about depression, links to resources, and how to get help.

More listings by Category

(this is not all of them, by any means)

ABORTION
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

Post Abortion Counseling 1-800-228-0332

Post Abortion Project Rachel 1-800-5WE-CARE

National Abortion Federation Hotline 1-800-772-9100

National Office of Post Abortion Trauma 1-800-593-2273

ABUSE
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Stop it Now! 1-888-PREVENT

United States Elder Abuse Hotline 1-866-363-4276

National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

Child Abuse Hotline / Dept of Social Services 1-800-342-3720

Child Abuse National Hotline 1-800-25ABUSE

Children in immediate danger 1-800-THE-LOST

Exploitation of Children 1-800-843-5678

Missing Children Help Center 1-800-872-5437

SUICIDE
Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
CrisisChat.org (Live Online Chat)

Crisis Text Line TEXT “HELLO” to 741741
Crisis Phone Line 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-827-7571

Deaf Hotline 1-800-799-4TTY

Holy Spirit Teenline (717) 763-2345 or 1-800-722-5385

Crisis Intervention (Harrisburg) (717) 232-7511 or 1- 888- 596-4447

Carlisle Helpline (717) 249-6226

Crisis Intervention (York) (717) 851-5320 or 1-800-673-2496

ImAlive.org (Live Online Chat)

IF YOU’VE EXPERIENCED A SUICIDE LOSS AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND A GRIEF OR SUPPORT GROUP OR NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO

Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

Home

https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/

Online forum: https://forum.allianceofhope.org/forums/-/list

CRISIS #S (TEENS UNDER 18)
Girls and Boys Town 1-800-448-3000

Hearing Impaired 1-800-448-1833

Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663

Teen Hope Line 1-800-394-HOPE

ADDICTION
Marijuana Anonymous 1-800-766-6779

Alcohol Treatment Referral Hotline (24 hours) 1-800-252-6465

Families Anonymous 1-800-736-9805

Cocaine Hotline (24 hours) 1-800-262-2463

Drug Abuse National Helpline 1-800-662-4357

National Association for Children of Alcoholics 1-888-554-2627

Ecstasy Addiction 1-800-468-6933

Alcoholics for Christ 1-800-441-7877

CANCER
American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345

National Cancer institute 1-800-422-6237

CARE GIVERS
Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116

Well Spouse Foundation 1-800-838-0879

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
New Life Clinics 1-800-NEW-LIFE

National Prayer Line 1-800-4-PRAYER

Bethany Lifeline Pregnancy Hotline 1-800-BETHANY

Liberty Godparent Ministry 1-800-368-3336

Grace Help Line 24 Hour Christian service 1-800-982-8032

The 700 Club Hotline 1-800-759-0700

Want to know Jesus? 1-800-NEED-HIM

Biblical help for youth in crisis 1-800-HIT-HOME

Rapha National Network 1-800-383-HOPE

Emerge Ministries 330-867-5603

Meier Clinics 1-888-7-CLINIC or 1-888-725-4642

Association of Christian Counselors 1-800-526-8673

Minirth Clinic 1-888-MINIRTH (646-4784)

Pine Rest 1-800-678-5500

Timberline Knolls 1-877-257-9611

Focus on the Family  1-855-771-HELP (4357)

CHRONIC ILLNESS/PAIN
Rest Ministries 1-888-751-REST (7378)

Watchman Fellowship 1-817-277-0023

CRISIS #S (ANY AGE)
United Way Crisis Helpline 1-800-233-HELP

Christian Oriented Hotline 1-877-949-HELP

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213

CRISIS PREGNANCY HELPLINE
Crisis Pregnancy Hotline Number 1-800-67-BABY-6

Liberty Godparent Ministry 1-800-368-3336

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE

National Domestic Violence Hotline Spanish 1-800-942-6908

Battered Women and their Children 1-800-603-HELP

Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966

RAINN 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention 1-800-931-2237

Eating Disorders Center 1-888-236-1188

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 1-847-831-3438

Remuda Ranch 1-800-445-1900

FAMILY VIOLENCE
Family Violence Prevention Center 1-800-313-1310

GAMBLING
Gambling Hotline 1-410-332-0402

GRIEF/LOSS
GriefShare 1-800-395-5755

HOMELESS/SHELTERS
Homeless 1-800-231-6946

American Family Housing 1-888-600-4357

LGBTQIA+
Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

Trevor Hotline (Suicide) 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

PARENTS
Hotline for parents considering abducting their children 1-800-A-WAY-OUT

United States Missing Children Hotline 1-800-235-3535

RUNAWAYS
Boystown National Hotline 1-800-448-3000

National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

Laurel House 1-714-832-0207

National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000

Teenline 1-888-747-TEEN

Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663

POISON
Poison Control 1-800-942-5969

SALVATION
Grace Help Line 24 Hour Christian Service 1-800-982-8032

Want to know Jesus? 1-800-NEED-HIM

SELF-INJURY
S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-DONT-CUT

SEXUAL ADDICTION
Project Know 1-888-892-1840

Sex Addicts Anonymous 1-800-477-8191