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Crisis Lines and Hotlines
The list below can help you find quick answers to some of the serious issues you may face. For more resources in your local community, click the appropriate link on the left.
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SUICIDE [back to top]
800-SUICIDE
(24 hours)
National Suicide Hotline
Crisis line. Automatically routes the call to the nearest crisis center.RUNAWAY [back to top]
800-843-5200
(24 hours)
California Youth Crisis Line
California Coalition for Youth
Counseling on many issues and referrals to youth needing assistance.
800-621-4000
(24 hours)
National Runaway Switchboard
Crisis intervention and referrals. National communication system for runaway and homeless youth.
800-843-5678
(24 hours)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
For reporting sightings of missing kidsRAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT [back to top]
800-656-HOPE
(24 hours)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN - Rape Abuse & Incest National Network. California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
What to do if you’ve been assaulted.”
Directory of crisis centers and other resources. YWCA of Silicon ValleyPREGNANCY [back to top]
800-230-PLAN
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Counseling and referral.
888-672-2296
America’s Pregnancy Helpline
Information on pregnancy options. Special section for teens.
800-532-3749
CTIS Pregnancy Risk Information
California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS)
Information about prescriptive and non-prescriptive drugs, street drugs, alcohol, chemicals, infectious diseases and any other physical agents which may be harmful to an unborn child. Campaign for our Children
Abstinence education and pregnancy prevention guide for teens.SELF-INJURY [back to top]
800-DONT-CUT
800-366-8288
SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES [back to top]
800-342-2437 (English)
800-227-8922 (English/Spanish)
800-344-7432 (Spanish)
800-243-7889 (TTY)
(24 hours)
CDC National AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline.
Information and referral.
National HIV Testing Resources
A service of the CDC; information, FAQs, referrals
919-361-8488
National Herpes Hotline
Information and referrals.
800-367-2437
(English, Spanish, Tagalog)California HIV Hotline
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Information and referrals. Not a 24-hour crisis line.ALCOHOL [back to top]800-NCA-CALL
800-622-2255
(24 hours)
National Council on Alcoholism
Affiliate referral.
800-662-HELP
800-662-4357
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse Treatment Locator
800-527-5344
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
Helpline for finding treatment.
888-4AL-ANON
888-425-2666
(meeting information)
Al-Anon and AlaTeen
Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is the recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Find a local meeting.DRUGS [back to top]
800-COCAINE
(24 hours)
Cocaine/Crack Helpline
Referrals to treatment programs
800-347-8998
Cocaine Anonymous
International Referral Line. Find a local meeting.
800-766-6779
Marijuana Anonymous
Find a local meeting.
415-456-1292
Marin County Fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous
Find local resources.
Search for Local Phonelines
Narcotics Anonymous | Narcotics Anonymous Family Groups
Find a local meeting.
800-729-6686 (English)
877-767-8432 (Spanish)
(24 hours)
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Information and referral.SMOKING [back to top]
800-nobutts
800-662-8887
California Smokers Helpline
Help with quitting smoking.SEXUALITY [back to top]
Teenwire
Sexuality and relationship information from Planned Parenthood.
800-246-PRIDE
800-246-7743
LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center)
Free and anonymous Youth Talkline/Infoline provides peer support, health and sexuality information, and referrals to youth callers throughout the state of California.
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support, education and advocacy. Find a community chapter.GRIEF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION [back to top]
Directory of San Francisco Bay Area Resources for Grief And Life-Threatening Illness
650-321-5272
KARA
Compassionate support to those who are grieving a death or facing a life-threatening illness.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [back to top]
866-331-9474
(24 hours)
English and Spanish
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis intervention, information and referrals.
650-259-8136
Teen Relationship Web Site
National web site by and for teens.
800-422-4453
(24 hours)
ChildHelp USA
Nat’l child abuse hotline.DISCRIMINATION [back to top]
800-649-0404
Anti-Hate Line
A service, partnered with the Human Relations Commission, for listening, reporting, and follow-up of incidences of discrimination and hate crimes.
800-426-HAND
(California & Nevada)
Disabilities/Handicapped Crisis Line
Information and referrals by and for people with disabilities.HEALTH QUESTIONS [back to top]
888-711-TEEN
888-711-8336
Weekdays,12 - 8 p.m.
Weekends, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Teenage Health Resource Line
Confidential health information for teens.EATING DISORDERS [back to top]
847-831-3438
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Hotline, Counseling and Referrals
Overeaters Anonymous
Find a local group.
Weight Watchers
Find a local group.
National Eating Disorders Association
Information on eating disorders and referrals for treatment.OBESITY [back to top]
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Information and resources on overweight and obesity.
