Your health and well-being are important to us, and that's why we set up this page. Here, you'll find a sample of National Crisis Hotlines and Mental Health Referral resources. Our studies are typically not for you if you (a) feel that you are in crisis or need immediate help and (b) would rather work 1-on-1 with a trained mental health professional for your anxiety-related difficulties. You are also encouraged to contact your local state department of mental health, or consult with your physician for mental health resources in your local area.
National Crisis Hotlines
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With over 120 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.
Alcohol and Drug Helpline provides referrals to local facilities where adolescents and adults can seek help. Brief intervention. 1-800-821-4357
Child Abuse National Hotline, call 1-800-252-2873, 1-800-25ABUSE
Child Abuse: To report call 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Cocaine National Hotline 1-800-COCAINE
Children in immediate risk or danger 1-800-THE-LOST
Covenant House Nineline operates a crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Locally based referrals throughout the United States. Help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays. 1-800-999-9999
CyberTipline for reporting the exploitation of children. 1-800-843-5678
Domestic Violence Resource Hotline - referrals for shelters and
counseling in your area. 1-800-799-7233 1-800-787-3224 (TDD)
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-252-8966
Friends of Battered Women and Their Children, 1-800-603-HELP
Kid Help - Children and adolescents in crisis will receive immediate help. Referrals to shelters, mental health services, sexual abuse treatment, substance abuse, family counseling, residential care, adoption/foster care, etc. 1-800-543-7283
NAMI Helpline National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1-800-950-NAMI
National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663
SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) 1-800-DONT-CUT, 1-800-366-8288
Youth Crisis Hotline: Crisis hotline and information & referral for runaways or youth in crisis 1-800-HIT-HOME, 1-800-448-4663
Treatment Referrals and Information
Therapist Referral Network (TRN)
800-843-7274 or 858-481-1515
Referrals to treatment professionals in private practice. Call is automatically routed to TRN office closest to caller’s area.
SAMHSA’s National Information Center
800-789-2647
Referrals to wide range of mental health treatment facilities including those offering sliding scale fees. Referrals to inpatient, outpatient, residential, etc.
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline - It operates 24 hours, 7 days a week and can be contacted at: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Mental Health Assn. Provides free information on specific disorders, referral directory to mental health providers, national directory of local mental health associations 1-800-969-6642 (M-F, 9-5 EST)
Anxiety Disorders Association of America -- Provides consumer and professional information about anxiety disorders and maintains a searchable therapist referral directory. http://www.adaa.org/
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies – Provides consumer information about behavioral and cognitive-behavior therapies and maintains an international therapist referral directory of cognitive-behavioral therapists. Find a CBT Therapist
Association for Behavioral Contextual Science -- Provides consumer information about third generation behavior therapies (e.g., ACT) and maintains an international therapist referral directory of ACT therapists. Find an ACT Therapist
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides consumer information about mental illness and contacts and referral sources for mental health care around the United States. http://www.nami.org/