U.S Youth Addiction Hotlines

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline

1. • Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

   • https://www.samhsa.gov

   • Confidential FREE help for individuals of all ages (including youth). Available 24/7 for treatment referrals and resources.

The Partnership to End Addiction Text Line

1. • Text: CONNECT to 55753

   • https://drugfree.org

   • For youth and families seeking help and advice on dealing with addiction.

Teen Line

1. • Phone: 1-800-852-8336 (6 PM–10 PM PST)

   • Text: TEEN to 839863 (evenings)

   • https://www.teenline.org

   • Peer-to-peer support for teens struggling with addiction, stress, or emotional challenges.

Boys Town National Hotline

1. • Phone: 1-800-448-3000

   • https://www.boystown.org/child-family-services/crisis

   • 24/7 hotline for teens and young adults facing issues like addiction, depression, or family conflict.

National Runaway Safeline

1. • Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

   • https://www.1800runaway.org/youth-teens#:~:text=Our%20Services&text=Hotline%20–%20Call%201%2D800%2D,your%20questions%20and%20provide%20help.

   • Helps youth who may be running away or struggling with substance abuse and related crises.

General Crisis Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.)

1. • Website: www.988lifeline.org

   • Phone: 988

   • Provides 24/7 confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Crisis Text Line

1. • Website: www.crisistextline.org

   • Text: HOME to 741741

   • Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support.

National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.)

1. • Website: www.thehotline.org

   • Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

   • Offers support, safety planning, and resources for survivors of domestic violence.

Love Is Respect (Teen Dating Abuse Hotline)

1. • Website: www.loveisrespect.org

   • Phone: 1-866-331-9474

   • Text: LOVEIS to 22522

   • Specialized support for teens experiencing dating abuse.

NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

1. • Website: www.nami.org

   • Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

   • Provides mental health education, advocacy, and referrals.

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1. • Website: www.childhelp.org

   • Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

   • 24/7 support for children experiencing abuse or adults concerned about child safety.

Boys Town National Hotline

1. • Website: www.boystown.org

   • Phone: 1-800-448-3000

   • Offers crisis support and resources for children, teens, and families.

The Trevor Project

1. • Website: www.thetrevorproject.org

   • Phone: 1-866-488-7386

   • Text: START to 678678

   • Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.

LGBT National Hotline

1. • Website: www.glbthotline.org

   • Phone: 1-888-843-4564

   • Offers peer support, resources, and information for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Sexual Assault and Violence

1. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

   • Website: www.rainn.org

   • Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

   • Provides support for survivors of sexual violence through a confidential hotline and online chat.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

1. • Website: humantraffickinghotline.org

   • Phone: 1-888-373-7888

   • Text: HELP to 233733

   • Support for victims of human trafficking with safety planning and resources.

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline

1. • Website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

   • Phone: 1-800-931-2237

   • Provides information and support for individuals and families dealing with eating disorders.

U.S.-Based Helplines for Specific Communities

Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA)

1. • Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 

   • http://www.blackmentalhealth.com/

   • Provides culturally relevant mental health and addiction support services for African Americans.

National Alliance for Hispanic Health

1. • Phone: 1-866-783-2645 (Spanish and English)

   • https://www.healthyamericas.org/help-line

   • Offers culturally appropriate resources and referrals for Hispanic/Latino communities dealing with addiction.

We R Native (Indigenous Youth)

1. • Text: NATIVE to 94449

   • https://www.wernative.org

   • Resources for Native American youth, including addiction support.

StrongHearts Native Helpline (Domestic violence and substance abuse)

1. • Phone: 1-844-762-8483

   • https://strongheartshelpline.org

   • Support for Native Americans dealing with addiction-related issues tied to domestic violence.

Asian Mental Health Collective

1. • Website: Asian Mental Health Collective

   • https://www.asianmhc.org

   • Connects individuals to culturally competent resources, including addiction support, for Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

LGBT National Hotline (with focus on addiction and mental health)

1. • Phone: 1-888-843-4564

   • https://lgbthotline.org

   • Offers support tailored to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including substance abuse.

Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI)

1. • Phone: (206) 812-3030

   • https://www.uihi.org

   • Dedicated resources for urban Native Americans, including addiction recovery services.