Hotline
Parenting Stress Helpline
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
Family Paths
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
Our Parenting Stress Helpline provides free and confidential counseling, information to anyone in need of parenting support and access to nearly 900 community resources from our vast database. You have access to caring treatment specialists for one time anonymous calls or regular call backs to support you with your particular parenting or family concerns, refer you to Family Paths’ services, or provide other Alameda County resources. Access to our services is via our Parenting Stress Helpline by calling 1-800-829-3777. To support our callers and clients for whom English is not their primary language, the Parenting Stress Helpline, as well as clinicians, can easily access a translation service via the phone 24-hours per day, 7 days per week. The phone translation service provides translation in over 400 languages.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Parenting, Stress
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Young Adults
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
No specialized services
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
No specialized services
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English
Access:
Visually Impaired
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
California
Hotline Phone Number:
800-829-3777
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer
24/7 Availability?:
Yes
NAMI Helpline & Crisis Text Line
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
1) Text NAMI to 741-741
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
2) The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance. They understand, many from their own experiences, listen and offer support. They are informed on NAMI Programs, NAMI Support Groups and locate your local NAMI Affiliate. They are trained to help identify the best resource options for your individual concern. They are knowledgeable and a source of accurate information about relevant topics. They care. To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET
Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
2) The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance. They understand, many from their own experiences, listen and offer support. They are informed on NAMI Programs, NAMI Support Groups and locate your local NAMI Affiliate. They are trained to help identify the best resource options for your individual concern. They are knowledgeable and a source of accurate information about relevant topics. They care. To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Various Concerns
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Seniors / Older Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents / Teens, Children
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English
Access:
Visually Impaired, Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Website:
Hotline Phone Number:
Hotline: 1-800-950-6264; Text line: 741-741
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer, Peer
Email:
24/7 Availability?:
Yes
Service Hours:
Hotline M-F 10am – 6pm ET; Text line 24/7
Helpline
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
Partnership to End Addiction
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
We are a national helpline (text & phone) that offers support to parents, family members, and friends who have a loved one struggling with substance use. Support is available in English and Spanish. All communications are confidential and services are provided free of charge.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Addiction / Substance Misuse, Co-occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Seniors / Older Adults, Young Adults
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English, Spanish
Access:
Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Hotline Phone Number:
Text CONNECT to 55753 or schedule a call on our website
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer, Peer
Email:
https://drugfree.org/email-a-specialist/
24/7 Availability?:
Yes
PSI Helpline (English & Spanish)
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources for postpartum mental health concerns. Dial extension 1 for Spanish and extension 2 for English. The HelpLine messages are returned every day of the week. You are welcome to leave a confidential message any time, and one of the HelpLine volunteers will return your call as soon as possible. If you are not able to talk when the volunteer calls you, you can arrange another time to connect. The volunteer will give you information, encouragement, and names of resources near you.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Trauma
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Young Adults
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Women
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English, Spanish
Access:
Visually Impaired, Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Hotline Phone Number:
Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773; Send a text message to our Helpline: 503-894-9453 (English); Mandar texto en español al 971-420-0294
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer
24/7 Availability?:
Yes
SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line app
Listed in Apps / Digital Programs
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line app provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling and school tip reporting for students and their parents and guardians that live in the state of Utah. After installing the app you can connect directly to the UNI CrisisLine or report a confidential tip on bullying, school threats of violence or concern about someone in crisis. CrisisLine staff can assist with a wide variety of problems, including emotional crisis, grief and loss, drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues, self-harm and suicidal behavior.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Various Concerns, Crisis Support, Grief / Bereavement
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Seniors / Older Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents / Teens, Children
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
No specialized services
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
No specialized services
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English
Access:
Deaf or Hard of hearing, Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
Utah
Email:
[email protected]h.edu
Operating System:
iOS, Android
Thursday’s Child National Youth Advocacy Hotline
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
Thursday’s Child
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
Call the Thursday’s Child hotline for 24/7 crisis support for youth and their parents. Issues hotline counselors can address include abuse, bullying, exploitation, running away from home, sexual health and safety, substance use, and eating disorders.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Various Concerns, Addiction / Substance Misuse, Anxiety, Crisis Support, Depression, Eating Disorders, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Stress, Suicide, Trauma
Age Groups Served:
Young Adults, Adolescents / Teens, Children
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English
Access:
Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Website:
Hotline Phone Number:
(800) 872-5437
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer, Mental Health Professional
24/7 Availability?:
Yes
Parental Stress Line
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
Parents Helping Parents
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
Call the Parental Stress Line for non-judgmental, confidential, and sympathetic support from a trained volunteer counselor. They can offer support, ideas, solutions, and information about resources in your area to help you address any difficulties you are having as a parent.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Parenting, Stress
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Young Adults
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
No specialized services
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
No specialized services
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English
Access:
Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Hotline Phone Number:
(800) 632-8188
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer, Peer
24/7 Availability?:
Yes
Emotional Health Relief Hotline
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
Intermountain Healthcare
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
The hotline is a free resource for health professionals and community members in Utah who need emotional health guidance during these uncertain times. Callers are connected with a trained caregiver who can provide appropriate self-care tools, peer support, treatment options, crisis resources, and more.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Various Concerns
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Seniors / Older Adults
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Frontline Workers, Healthcare Workers, Parents
Language:
English, Spanish, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Arabic, Chinese, Creole, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Access:
Deaf or Hard of hearing, Visually Impaired, Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
Utah
Hotline Phone Number:
1-833-442-2211
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer
24/7 Availability?:
No
Service Hours:
7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m
Resource Directory Search Tool
Listed in Foundation / Non Profit
International OCD Foundation
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
The IOCDF’s resource directory contains a listing of therapists, support groups, clinics, and organizations that are geared towards those with OCD and other related behaviors. We also have a listing of tele therapists (also available in Spanish), virtual support groups, and hoarding task forces.
Give us a call at (617) 973-5801. We are open Monday-Friday, from 9am-5pm. You can also email us at [email protected]
Give us a call at (617) 973-5801. We are open Monday-Friday, from 9am-5pm. You can also email us at [email protected]
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Various Concerns
Research-Supported Treatments:
Currently Unknown
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Seniors / Older Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents / Teens, Children
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Parents
Language:
English
Access:
Deaf or Hard of hearing, Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Website:
Email:
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Listed in Text, Phone, & Chat Lines
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Services:
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?:
Yes
Service Description:
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline for help. They can provide emotional support while giving you information and resources.
Insurance:
No insurance needed
Always Free?:
Yes
Service Focus:
Child Abuse or Neglect, Crime Victimization, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Trauma
Age Groups Served:
Adults, Seniors / Older Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents / Teens
Specialized Services for Gender Groups:
Currently Unknown
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served:
Currently Unknown
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+:
Currently Unknown
Special Services For:
Not applicable
Language:
English, Spanish
Access:
Deaf or Hard of hearing, Visually Impaired, Physically Disabled
Waitlist?:
No wait / Can access immediately
Eligible States:
National Availability (all 50 states)
Website:
Hotline Phone Number:
Call 1-888-373-7888 ( TTY: 711); Text 233733
Service Provided By:
Trained Volunteer
24/7 Availability?:
Yes