Blessed Magazine October/November, 2013 Volume 7 | Page 44

National Help-line Hotlines Below is a list of national hotlines that provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. They can answer questions and help you in times of need. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline Phone: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Phone: 800-826-3632 Boys Town National Hotline – Crisis hotline that helps parents and children cope with stress and anxiety Phone: 800-448-3000 Hopeline Phone: 800-442-HOPE (4673) Mental Health America – For a referral to specific mental health service or support program in your community Phone: 800-969-NMHA (6642) National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides support, information, and referrals Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264) National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Phone: 847-831-3438 National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Phone: 802-296-6300 National Center for Victims of Crime – Multi-language service available Phone: 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255) National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline – Treatment referrals Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357) National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline – Support services, help, and guidance to people struggling with eating disorders, their loved ones, and families Phone: 800-931-2237 National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233) National Runaway Switchboard Phone: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929) National Sexual Assault Hotline Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673) National Suicide Prevention Hotline Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255) Postpartum Support International Phone: 800-994-4PPD (4773) PPD Hope Phone: 877-PPD-HOPE (877-773-4673) PPD Moms Phone: 800-PPD-MOMS (800-773-6667) S.A.F.E. Alternatives Phone: 800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288)