LGBT Support Phone Number & Website

Here is a list of phone numbers that may assist you:

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United States

In the USA only, this website has your state's listing of suicide hotlines

Suicide Crisis Center

Prevent Child Abuse: 1-800-CHILDREN - 1-800-244.53736
Our mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting positive parenting,
healthy families, and homes where children are valued and loved

National Runaway Hotline: 1-800-621-4000   http://www.nrscrisisline.org/
"A 24-hour hotline for when you just need someone to talk to about the stress of growing up.
You don't have to be a runaway to call."

The Covenant House: 1-800-999-9999
(will set you up with a service in your area)

Children of the Night: 1-800-551-1300
A runaway crisis hotline, but you dont have to be running away to call.
Talk, 24hrs a day about anything. If they cant help,
they will refer you to someone who can.

KidsRights: 1-800-892-5437
Provides info to parents & teens for suicide prevention programs

U lifeline - A Behavioral support system for young adults
www.ulifeline.org

New National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
http://www.save.org/
http://www.hopeline.com/

Suicide Prevention Hot Line:1-800-827-7571

National Mental Health Association:1- 800-969-6642 (9AM-5PM Mon-Fri)
information on mental health topics,referrals, access to an info specialist

N.M.H.A.

Mennigers(depression treatment 1-800-288-0317 ext. 5451

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

1-800-843-7274 or www.1-800-THERAPIST.com

Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663

Cutting yourself?: 1-800-dontcut (366-8288)

Christian Teen Helpline: 1-800-394-HOPE

National Runaway Switchboard TDD: 1-800-621-0394

National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678

National Hotline Boys Town: 1-800-448-3000

Youth Development International: 1-800-HIT-HOME

    PREGNANCY

Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN (medical questions, or to schedule an appointment with the nearest Planned Parenthood center) / http://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center

America's Crisis Pregnancy Helpline: 1-888-4-OPTIONS / http://www.thehelpline.org/

Birthright International: 1-800-550-4900 / http://www.birthright.org/

National Life Center: 1-800-848-LOVE

The Nurturing Network: 1-800-TNN-4MOM / http://www.nurturingnetwork.org/

A Pregnancy Resource - A Woman's Concern

Considering Adoption? - A Child to Love

    AIDS Hotlines

AIDS Crisisline: 1-800-221-7044

AIDS Hotline: 1-800-323-AIDS

National AIDS Hotline: 1- 800-342-AIDS (24 hours a day)

National AIDS Hotline:(Spanish) 1-800-344-7432 (8 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week)

AIDS/HIV Nightline: 800-273-2437

    ALCOHOL/DRUGS Hotlines

Hope for Alcoholics - Alcoholics Anonymous

Hope for Alcoholics/Families/Friends - Al-Anon/Alateen

Al-Anon Meeting Information1-888-4AL-ANON

The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT): 1-800-662-HELP

Drug & alcohol rehabilitation and counseling 1-800-COCAINE
refers callers to local drug and alcohol rehabilitation and counseling services, and provides literature on cocaine and crack.

Camelback Helpline: 1-800-253-1334
Provides info/referrals - mental health,
eating disorder and substance dependency

Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-763-9000
refers callers to local chapters for information regarding the support & recovery of drug addicts

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Crisis Line: 1-800-234-0420
Counselors available 24/7

Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-821-4357
provides referrals to local facilities
where adolescents and adults can seek help

    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/CHILD ABUSE

Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS): 1-800-4-A-CHILD
http://www.kidsafe-caps.org/ (has crisis lines listed by state)

National Information Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information 1-800-422.4453
http://www.calib.com/nccanch

Friends of Battered Women and Their Children: 1-800-603-HELP

National Domestic Violence Hotline:1-800-799-SAFE
http://www.ndvh.org/

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network):1-800-656-HOPE
http://www.rainn.com/

    Get Help - Abusive Relationships

www.Break-the-Cycle.org

advice for abusive relationships Legal Advocates for Abused Women

Teenline- 1-800-522-Teen (8336) - Help from trained persons in the field of dating violence

Violence Prevention Build violence-free relationships

    EATING DISORDERS

EDAP (Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention):1-800-931-2237

The Renfrew Center (eating disorders):1-800-736-3739

Something Fishy:website has list of eating disorder phone numbers.
Something Fishy

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

    GAY/LESBIAN:

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline:1-888-THE-GLNH
free and anonymous information, referrals and peer counseling.

Start your gay quest for knowledge.A big site with lots on it.

Homosexuality: Common questions and statements addressed.A big site with lots on it.

Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) provides referral services for people having legal problems because of their sexual orientation or HIV status

National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) information on issues concerning gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) youth.

The Lord is my Shepherd and know's I'm Gay

Reactions to Homophobiam

Homosexuality: Choice or fixed orientation?

    OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER:

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Resource Center

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Supporting people affected by self-harm

    RELIGION DIVERSOTY

Ontario Consultants Religious Tolerance (OCRT)

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Catholic Handbook

    SUICIDE PREVENTION:

Yellow Ribbon   Suicide Prevention Site
Light for Life Foundation International

    RESOURCES

Operation Graduation
Provides a host of resources helping kids overcome the daily obstacles that can lead to dropping out of school.

Canada

Kid's Help Phone: 1.800.668.6868

Child Abuse Hotline:1.800.387.KIDS (5437)

Northern Alberta only: Distress and Suicide Line:1.800.232.7288

Gambling Help Line:1.800.665.9676

AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Info:1.800.772.2437

 

Planned Parenthood and Clinics near you

Australia

Online Kids Counseling Kids Free Help Line: 1-800-551-800

Child Abuse Prevention Services: 1.800.688.009

Child Protection and Family Crisis Service: 1-800-066-777

Domestic Violence Service: 1-800-656-463

Advocate for Survivors of Child Abuse: 1.300.657 .80

Helpline Online Mental illness information and referral: 1.800.817.569

 

Crisis Line, Information, Counselling :1.800.622.112

Lifeline: 131.114

Abortion Grief Counselling: 1300.363.550

Care Ring: 136.169

Crisis Care Unit: 131.611

Family Drug Support: 1300.368.186

SANE helpline: 1800.688.382

Suicide Prevention (Recording): 1300.360.980

Lawstuff (legal rights for people under 18)

    Victorian Helplines:

Aids Line: (03) 9347.6099

Alcohol and Drugs:Counselling, Information and Referral Service - (03) 9416.1818

Family Drug Support: 1300.368.186

Gay & Lesbian Switchboard: Counselling, referral & information -

Country Vic: 1.800.631.493    Melbourne Metro: 03.9827.8544

Griefline:Support for those experiencing loss in death and health concerns 9596 7799

GROW:Mutual support and self help groups - 9890 9846

LifeLine - Suicide Helpline: 1.300.651.251

Men's Referral Service:concerned about their anger or violence 1800.065.973

Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria: 1.800.015.188

Beyond Blue: National Depression Initiative (03) 9810 6100

Lifeline (03) 9662.1000

National Association for Loss and Grief: (03) 9688.4768

Compassionate Friends (03) 9882.3355

Centre of Adolescent Health (03) 9345.5890

Stopover Emergency Youth Accommodation (03) 9347.0822

    South Australian Numbers:

Birthline Pregnancy Support (08) 8363.1444

Living Hope Counselling and Support (08) 8277.4033

Living Hope (youth call) (08) 8277.4400

Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa Association Inc. (08) 8212.1644

    Web Sites

Offering support via email

SANE Australia

BeyondBlue: the National Depression Initiative

Awareness and research aimed at the prevention of youth suicide

United Kingdom

Childline: 0800 1111

National AIDS helpline: 0800 567123

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0800 800500

Missing Persons Bureau Helpline: 0500 700700

Rape Crisis Centre: 020 7837 1600

Drugs telephone information service: 0141 4201188

Eating Disorders Association: 01603 621414

British Pregnancy Advisory Service: 01564 793225

Manic Depression self-help support: 0181 9746550

Careline -offers counselling and advice on any subject 020 8514 1177

Youth Access - provides numbers for counselling/ advisory services 020 8514 1177

Family-line UK - support for family with problems 0845 756 7800

National Phobics Society 0161 227 9898 / http://www.phobics-society.org.uk/

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 020 7837 7324

The Samaritans 0845 7 909090 - & Samaritans' e-mail: jo@samaritans.org

Women's Aid National Helpline 0131 475 2372 - & Women's Aid for help in finding local support 0345 023468

Anti Bullying Campaign (counselling and advice) 020 7378 1446

The British Association For Counselling 01788 550899

Cruse Bereavement Care (offers counselling for the bereaved) 0345 585565

Alateen (advice for teens with alcohol concerns) 020 7403 0888

Talk Adoption (helps those involved in adoption) 0808 8081234

Youth 2 Youth (support and advice available) 020 8896 3675

Get Connected (for young people who have/are thinking of running away) 0800 096 0096

Gay and Lesbian Legal Advice 020 7837 5212

Homes for homeless people 0800 243675

DIAL (disability information) 01302 310123

National Association for Children of Alcoholics 0800 567123

Lifeline 0800 716701

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre on tel: 0208 6833300

Shelterline 080 8800 4444

Terrence Higgins Trust (information/support for people living with HIV/Aids) 020 7242 1010

Victim Support 0845 3030900

Brook Advisory Centres: for nearest branch call 0800 0185023

    Guide to contraception 020 7285 5510
    Had unprotected sex? 020 7285 5511
    Missed your period? 020 7285 5512
    All about abortion 020 7285 5513
    Pregnant and confused? 020 7285 5514
    Going to a Brook Centre 020 7285 5515

Family Planning Association 020 7837 4044

Quitline (help, guidance, counselling and free info pack for those who want to stop smoking) 0800 002200

National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600

    Web Sites

Health Centre Links

Gender Identity Issues

Womens' Health

Norway

AIDS Information: 80034000

Barn og unges kontakttelefon: 80033321

Barneombudet: 80031700/22342630

Mental barnehjelp (bekymiringstelefon for foreldre): 80030940

Redd Barnas senter mot seksuelle overgrep: 22426011

Finland

The Mannerheim League of Child Welfare Confidential helpline for Children and Teens: 9800 20400

Youth Crisis Point: 09 753 5121

Support for Victims of Harassment at School: 0800 97474

Suicide Prevention Center - 09 731 391

Finnish Mental Health Association Helpline: 020 344 5566

Al-Anon (Support for friends and family of those with alcohol problems): 09 750 200

Crime Victim Helpline: 0600 16116

Rape Crisis Center: 0800 97895

Get Rid of Drugs Line: 0203 22388

Finnish Red Cross AIDS Line: 0203 27000

Emergency number: 112

Israel

Eran - (psychological help for youth): 1201, 02- 610303, 04- 8672222

The department against family violence: 03- 5231287

Shila (A help centre for pregnant girls): 02- 258841

Naan (Youth helps youth. It's quite like TAO, only on the phone): 02- 246954, 02- 252839, 04- 9835373, 04- 9835374

Meital (A help centre for children who were sexualy abused): 02- 630428

South Africa

Telefriend:

    Johannesburg: (011) 922-9999
    Cape Town: (021) 430-1122
    Durban: (031) 450-9999
    Port Elizabeth: (041) 51-22212

Lifeline:

    Johannesburg: (011) 728-1347
    Cape Town: (021) 461-1111
    Durban: (031) 2323-23
    Welkom:(057) 35-22212

     Aids Hotline: (011) 725-6711

     Childline: 08000 55555

     Eating Disorder Unit: (011) 489-1206

Hope for Alcoholics/Families/Friends - Al-Anon/Alateen

     Alcoholics Anonymous:
     (011) 483-2470
     (021) 247-550
     (031) 301-4959
     (041) 554-019

     Famsa:
     (011) 883-2057
     (021) 461-7360/1/2
     (031) 304-8991
     (041) 559-393

     SANCA:
    (011) 337-8400
    (021) 930-6086
    (031) 222-241
    (041) 551-927