Resources

Here are different resources that you can use to find the help you need!

General Sources

Law Enforcement: Call 911 for local law enforcement
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988
- (https://chat.988lifeline.org/)
- For Spanish Speakers:
  - Call 988 and then press 2
  - Text AYUDA to 988
Crisis Text Line (Free & Confidential): Text “START” to 741741
- https://www.crisistextline.org/
- Provides chat rooms to talk to a professional covering many different topics.
California Youth Crisis Line: Call 800-843-5200
- 24/7 helpline for youth aged 12-24 in California state.
StarVista Crisis Hotline: Call 650-579-0350
- For Spanish speakers: 888-628-945
Hopeline: Call 919-321-4525

Project Healthy Minds
- https://app.projecthealthyminds.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm7q-BhDRARIsACD6-fU03k9s9oplX08wwzah4pos4LNIHKEj-hQLN09mlgr9VBbVBSXvlpIaAoOdEALw_wcB
- Provides different resources for various challenges, such as depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, to find support that is specific for each individual’s needs.
Cybersmile
- https://www.cybersmile.org/helplines/
- A database of helplines and organizations offering a range of support

National Institute of Mental Health Information Center: Call 866-615-6464
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Call 1-800-662-4357
Eating Disorder Helpline: Call 800-931-2237
Alcohol and Drug Hotline (San Mateo County): Call 650-573-3950
United for Global Mental Health
- https://unitedgmh.org/support/
- A platform that connects you to local and global support resources based on your needs.

Youth Service Bureaus Clinic Services: Call 650-887-8642
- (extension 6586 for Spanish speakers)
Teenline: Call 800-852-8336
- Available from 6PM to 10PM PT every day
Thursday’s National Youth Advocacy: Call 818-831-1234
The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Support: Call 866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
- https://www.trevorspace.org/
- Provides a space where members of the LGBTQ+ community can talk to each other.
Psychology Today
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Provides a list of therapists based on your preferred location.
Find Treatment
- https://findtreatment.gov/
- Provides access to different treatment facilities based on location.

https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now?scrlybrkr=6326c63b
- Provides a summarized list of contacts for children experiencing bullying, including the education system, specific social media pages, or national mental health hotlines.

Child Help Hotline
- https://www.childhelphotline.org/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Google%27s%20Structured%20Data&utm_campaign=google_main_hotline&utm_term=chat_main_hotline
  - Provides active hotlines and chat rooms to report trafficking and find aid.
Children of the Night: Call (800) 551-1300
- https://www.childrenofthenight.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm7q-BhDRARIsACD6-fX_okcqsG9rtBGvpCNdqjIKv214MAYhbdX3Egf2N2UI8hEw1AVsnKgaAp1UEALw_wcB
  - Operates a 24-hour, nationwide, toll-free hotline to help children experiencing homelessness.
Stop It Now: Call 1.888.PREVENT
- https://www.stopitnow.org/help-guidance
- You can email, call, or online chat within the following helpline hours:
  - Monday 12pm-8pm EST
  - Tuesday 12pm-6pm EST
  - Wednesday 12pm-6pm EST
  - Thursday 10am-6pm EST
  - Friday 12pm-6pm EST
National Center for Missing or Exploited Children:
- https://www.missingkids.org/home
  - Provides resources for handling exploitation and reporting missing children.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: Call +1 (888) 373-7888
- www.humantraffickinghotline.org
  - Operates inside the US.

CyberTipline
- https://report.cybertip.org/
  - Provides a source to report child sexual exploitation

NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association):
- https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/
- Provides sources for receiving treatments for EDs and has different helplines for different issues.
ANAD Helpline: Call 1 (888) 375-7767
- ANAD Helpline:
- Available to call Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm CT.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: Call 1 (866) 662-1235
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline
  - Has helplines available from Monday-Friday, from 9am-7pm ET and support groups in your area.
- https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/larger-bodied-support-group/
  - Support groups for those over 18.
- https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/
  - Support groups, either virtually or in person, for those who identify as LGBTQ.
Equip
- https://equip.health/ (multi-disciplinary approach to eating disorders)
  - Provides access to consultations for eating disorders and connections to therapists.
Well Behavioral Health:
- https://eatingdisorderspecialists.com/
  - Provides free ED treatment plans from licensed therapists curated to your needs.
ANDA (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders):
- https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
  - Provides free peer support groups based on needs and community.
MEDA:
- https://www.medainc.org/get-help/medas-therapy-groups/#toggle-id-5
- Provides therapy groups for different ages and identities, including a teen recovery group focused on individuals aged 13-17.