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10 Crisis Hotlines to Get You Through Holidays

By Matt De Vlieger · December 24, 2023

There Are People Who Can Help

We all go through tough times. For some, the holidays can get a bit rough. Don't despair. It's normal to feel a bit down. There are also many people who are ready to help. If someone you know could use some assistance, please share this list or a number with them.  Canva

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Website: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

Text "HELLO" to 741741
Website: Crisis Text Line  Crisis Text Line

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Website: National Domestic Violence Hotline  National Domestic Violence Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Text: 838255
Website: Veterans Crisis Line  Veterans Crisis Line

SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)
Website: SAMHSA National Helpline  

LGBT National Help Center (LGBTQ+)

LGBT Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
LGBT Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Website: LGBT National Help Center  LGBT National Help Center (LGBTQ+)

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline

Phone: 1-800-931-2237
Website: NEDA Helpline  NEDA

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Website: RAINN  RAINN

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline

:Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
Website: NAMI Helpline  NAMI

National Child Abuse Hotline

Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Website: Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline  Childhelp