These are some of the many resources that are available nationally. Each resource will be able to connect you with local resources to learn more about counseling options, treatment facilitates, educational and training opportunities, support groups and more.
You can also always reach out to The Blue Dove Foundation at info@thebluedovefoundation.org.
Mental Health & Crisis
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 hotline for people in distress and their loved ones to access prevention and crisis resources and best practices for professionals. Calls are answered by local crisis lines whenever possible.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
24/7 hotline for people in distress and their loved ones to access prevention and crisis resources and best practices for professionals. Calls are answered by local crisis lines whenever possible.
SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating).
Veterans Crisis Line
A free, confidential resource available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.
Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741
- crisistextline.org
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA’s national helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service.
Trevor Hotline (LGBTQ Youth/Suicide)
A national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Safe, Confidential Lifeline for LGBTQ Young People.
Abuse
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 national hotline that provides resources about local alcohol and drug abuse treatment options. Calls are free and confidential.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Part of the largest nationwide network of programs and expert resources. Visitors to its website can find information about domestic violence, online instructional materials, safety planning, local resources, and ways to support the organization.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)/National Sexual Assault Hotline
The nation’s largest antisexual violence organization, RAINN operates the hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and administers the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA)
A national resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment. Established by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) in 1988 as a national elder abuse resource center, it was granted a permanent home at AoA in the 1992 amendments made to Title II of the Older Americans Act.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Round-the-clock hotline that connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and support to get help and stay safe.
National Teen Dating Abuse Line
24/7 helpline to answer questions about relationships and dating staffed by an advocate trained to offer education, support, and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned friends, siblings, parents, teachers, law enforcement members, and service providers.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous has a wide range of online resources available through the Online Intergroup.
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24/7 national hotline that provides resources about local alcohol and drug abuse treatment options. Calls are free and confidential.
In the Rooms
In The Rooms is a free online recovery tool that offers 130 weekly online meetings for those recovering from addiction and related issues. We embrace multiple pathways to recovery, including all 12 Step, Non-12 Step, Wellness and Mental Health modalities.
National Drug HelplineSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Hotline
24/7 hotline to help those struggling with addiction receive information regarding treatment and recovery. Call for information regarding treatment and recovery.
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics
A support forum where the families and friends of alcoholics can share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
Families Anonymous (FA)
For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioral problems.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Bringing Narcotics Anonymous Meetings to Remote or Isolated Addicts from around the world who may, for whatever reason, be unable to attend local face to face meetings.
National Drug Helpline
24/7 hotline to help those struggling with addiction receive information regarding treatment and recovery. Call for information regarding treatment and recovery.
Other
MISSD
A non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of medication-induced suicide and akathisia. Founded in memory of Stewart Dolin
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
The largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, NEDA serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.
The NEDA Helpline (1-800-931-2237) is available Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET to provide support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one.
Poison Control Center
Free, confidential service that provides support from a poison control professional (including cases involving drugs and/or alcohol).