Often times individuals are faced with difficult, and possibly disastrous, situations and knowing where to turn to for help may not always be readily known. Below is a list of national hotlines and resources to keep in mind if you or a loved one is facing a difficult situation.

If you are aware of a helpful resource you feel we should include on the below list, please let us know.

***List will be revised as more resources are identified and made available***

SUICIDE PREVENTION

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1-800-273-TALK (8255) [24/7 hotline]

1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)

1-800-799-4889 (TTY)

The Trevor Project – Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.000001wj7izxo5epntrypjujc7jkk

1-866-488-7386

American Association of Poison Control Centers

https://aapcc.org/

1-800-222-1222 [24-hours a day]

ABUSE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

National Sexual Assault Hotline

https://www.rainn.org/ (hosts an online hotline)

1-800-656-4673 [24/7 hotline]

National Domestic Violence Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org/

1-800-799-7233

1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

National Child Abuse Hotline

https://www.childhelp.org/

1-800-422-4453

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

https://www.loveisrespect.org/

1-866-331-9474

1-866-331-8453 (TTY)

National Center on Elder Abuse

https://ncea.acl.gov/

ADDICTION & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

https://www.samhsa.gov/

1-800-662-HELP (4357) [24/7 hotline] (English and Spanish speaking representatives)

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders

https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/

Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Maryland Information

https://www.drugrehab.com/maryland/

CRISIS & DISASTER RELIEF

Disaster Distress Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

1-800-985-5990 [24/7 hotline]

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)

https://www.fema.gov/

Disaster Assistance https://www.disasterassistance.gov/help/contact-us

1-800-621-3362

1-800-462-7585 (TTY)

POST-TRAUMA HELPLINES & SUPPORT GROUPS

1in6 Online Helpline

Helpline for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault [24/7, free, and anonymous] https://1in6.org/helpline
Support groups for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult sexual assault [free and anonymous] https://supportgroup.1in6.org/#/terms-of-service

Parents of Murdered Children

http://www.pomc.org/

1-888-818-7662

VictimConnect – National Hotline for Crime Victims

https://victimconnect.org/

1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)