On a Serious Note....

This video offers an important message that may just touch one of you out there. I've been in situations where you need to get someone mental health assistance and you simply aren't sure where to turn.  Below the video is a list of help hotlines for your reference, if you or someone close to you needs help.


 

Help Hotlines

Below is a list of national hotlines that provide anonymous, confidential information to callers. They can answer questions and help you in times of need.

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  Phone: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
  Phone: 800-826-3632
• Boys Town National Hotline – Crisis hotline that helps parents and children cope with stress and anxiety
  Phone: 800-448-3000
• Hopeline
  Phone: 800-442-HOPE (4673)
• Mental Health America – For a referral to specific mental health service or support program in your community
  Phone: 800-969-NMHA (6642)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness – Provides support, information, and referrals
  Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
  Phone: 847-831-3438
• National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  Phone: 802-296-6300
• National Center for Victims of Crime – Multi-language service available
  Phone: 800-FYI-CALL (394-2255)
• National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline – Treatment referrals
  Phone: 800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
• National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline – Support services, help, and guidance to people struggling with eating disorders, their loved ones, and families
  Phone: 800-931-2237
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
• National Runaway Switchboard
  Phone: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline
  Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255)
• Postpartum Support International
  Phone: 800-994-4PPD (4773)
• PPD Hope
  Phone: 877-PPD-HOPE (877-773-4673)
• PPD Moms
  Phone: 800-PPD-MOMS (800-773-6667)
• S.A.F.E. Alternatives
  Phone: 800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288)