National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Children’s National Hospital 

One of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.

911- For Emergencies

911 Communications Center is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. Text 741-741

Rape Abuse & Incest National Network

More than 1,100 trained volunteers are on duty and available to help victims at RAINN-affiliated crisis centers across the country.

National Runaway Switchboard  

The mission of the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) is to help keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. 

National Child Abuse Hotline

Operates a  24/7 hotline with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages.

HelpGuide.org

More of a resource center than an emergency response service but good information on all sorts of self-harm issues.

National Eating Disorders Association 

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders,

Proud2BME

An information resource and forum on eating disorders and body issues

The Trevor Project

Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline

24-hour helpline for teens, parents, friends and family, peer advocates. All communication is confidential and anonymous.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

A 24-hour hotline for any type of domestic abuse, including dating abuse and cyberstalking.

Covenant House — Nineline  

A support service and 24-hour helpline for homeless youth. Deals with a wide range of issues, including bullying, suicide, basic needs, health, sex, drugs & alcohol and sex.

Reach Out

Site where teens and young adults can find the information they need, reach out, tell their stories, and voice their opinions “without fear of being judged or being different.”

Boys Town National Hotline

The Boys Town National Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and staffed by specially trained counselors. Parents, teens (boys and girls) and families can find help with a range of issues including abuse, anger, depression, school issues, bullying, etc.

CASA de Maryland

CASA de Maryland is a Latino and immigration advocacy-and-assistance organization based in Maryland.