Reaching out to others can be hard, especially when talking about topics such as mental health.These numbers are a great resource for anyone in need. Toll free and confidential, most of these hotlines are available 24/7 unless listed otherwise.

KUTO – Kids under Twenty one

(314) 644-5886

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line

Text “GO” to 741741

IMAlive

If someone is unable to get a hold of cell phone there is always chat rooms online. Imalive.org

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Call Center
800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders

630-577-1330

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday

National Mental Health Association Hotline
800-273-TALK (8255)

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

800-959-TAPS (8277)

Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
800-656-HOPE (4673)

SPEAK UP
866-SPEAK-UP (773-2587)

LGBT National Youth Talkline
800-246-PRIDE (7743)
4 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST, Monday to Friday
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Saturday

Your Life Iowa: Bullying Support and Suicide Prevention
(855) 581-8111 (24/7) or text TALK to 85511 (4–8 PM every day)
Chat is available Mondays–Thursdays from 7:30 PM–12:00 AM

Thursday’s Child National Youth Advocacy Hotline
800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week