This collection of resources has been compiled with the intention of supporting both individuals and communities through the challenges of navigating COVID-19. Please be aware that as always, there is misinformation online, so be sure to review resources and sources carefully and check all medical and scientific information against current CDC and WHO guidelines.
This is a living document, and will be updated regularly, so feel free to check back and see what’s new! We welcome you to access and share these resources, and feel free to suggest further resources by emailing inclusion@ringling.edu.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Connects callers to immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" TO 741741
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Text support for any crisis with a trained Crisis Counselor
American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) Poison Help Line: +1 (800) 222-1222
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free, confidential, expert medical advice.
Online interactive assistance available at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help
National Domestic Violence Hotline: +1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free, confidential hotline that provides emotional support, local resources, and guidance on how to get a restraining order, developing a safety plan, and more to people and/or their loved ones who are in a domestic violence situation.
Text support available by texting LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474. Online live chat available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline website.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Sexual Assualt Hotline: +1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free and confidential national hotline for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones that provides support, information, advice, and referrals from a trained support specialist.
Online live chat available at https://hotline.rainn.org/online .
VictimConnect Resource Center Referral Helpline: +1 (855) 4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST. Confidential & anonymous referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and a Victim Assistance Specialist will refer victims to the most appropriate local or national resources based on their experiences and needs.
Online live chat available at https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect/.
Provides information on domestic violence programs and shelters, & an online directory to look up local shelters, hotlines, and resources.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: +1 (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Mon - Fri, 10 AM to 6 PM E.T. Free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: +1 (800) 273-TALK (8255) in English / +1 (888) 628-9454 in Spanish
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Online live messaging available through Lifeline Chat.
National Hopeline Network: +1 (800) SUICIDE (784-2433) in English / +1 (800) 784-2432 in Spanish
8 AM – 12 AM, 7 days a week. Free suicide prevention and crisis intervention for adolescents, teens, and adults.
Thursday’s Child: +1 (800) 872-5437 in USA / 001 (818) 831-1234 outside of USA
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free emergency support and information for youths in crisis.
International Suicide Hotline Directory from Suicide.org
Directory of Suicide Hotline Services outside of the United States.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives Self-Harm Hotline: +1 (800) DONT CUT (366-8288)
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
Nationwide directory to connect people to self-help and advocacy resources and offer expertise to and about peer-run groups and organizations that serve individuals who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions.