CRISIS RESPONSE SERVICES

  • DHHS Child Protective Services (1.800.452.1999)

  • In NH: DCYF Child Protective Services (603.271.6562)

  • Maine Crisis Hotline (1.888.568.1112)~ If you are worried about yourself or someone else you can call the Maine Crisis Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trained counselor will provide guidance and referral information.

  • In NH: NH Rapid Response Access Point - If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis, you can call and speak to trained and caring clinical staff. Call or Text 833-710-6477.

  • Military Crisis Line https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help (1.800.273.8255 or text 838255) ~Crisis support for current or former U.S. military personnel and their families.

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

  • Covenant House — Nineline (800.999.9999) 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.

  • Connect Safely https://www.connectsafely.org/resources-for-youth-in-crisis 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.”

  • Crisis Text Line lets people reach out for support via text messaging Text: 741-741

  • https://teenlineonline.org/ (call 310.855.4673 or Text TEEN to 839863 3:00 pm-6:00 pm EST to speak with one of their teens.

  • Homeless Youth Services - https://www.opportunityalliance.org/ Homeless Youth Services helps families experiencing homelessness or are at-risk for homelessness. Call the Intake Department 207-523-5049.