Resources
The following resources are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide immediate support should the need arise. Please note that this is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is this an endorsement of the content on these websites. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of physical harm, please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room or Crisis Center.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
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What: A confidential, free, information service available 24/7 in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
Philadelphia Crisis Response Line
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What: Provides access to staff who are specifically trained for supporting individuals with mental health crises who can assess the situation, arrange for an in-person assessment and evaluation, and/or make referrals as needed.
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Crisis hotline: 215-685-6440
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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What: Provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources/referrals, and guidance on best practices for professionals in the United States.
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Crisis hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (for English Speakers), 1-888-628-9454 (for Spanish Speakers), 1-800-799-4889 (for those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing)
Crisis TEXT line
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What: Provides free, confidential, high-quality text-based mental health support, crisis intervention, and resources/referrals for people in distress.
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Crisis text line: Text HOME to 741741
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Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
Sexual Violence
National Sexual Assault Phone and Online Hotline
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What: Provides free, confidential support by trained specialists who can provide information, advice, or referrals to those with histories of sexual violence.
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Phone Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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Online Hotline: https://hotline.rainn.org/online
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Website: https://www.rainn.org/
WOAR-Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence
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What: Provides free, confidential services for those with histories of sexual violence. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, group therapy, psychoeducational groups, human trafficking resources, and training, education, and advocacy programs.
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Crisis Hotline: 215-985-3333
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Website: https://www.woar.org/
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
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What: Provides free, confidential crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources in over 170 languages for those with concerns related to child abuse.
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Hotline and text line: 1-800-422-4453
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Online chat: https://childhelphotline.org/
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Website: https://www.childhelp.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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What: Provides essential tools and compassionate support to help survivors of domestic violence through free, confidential, support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.
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Crisis hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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Textline: Text START to 88788
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Online chat: https://www.thehotline.org/
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Website: https://www.thehotline.org
