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Hotlines, Helplines, and Safelines
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Hotlines, Helplines, and Safelines for those in crisis or who just need someone to talk to. Most are adult and teens, some are adult only. For teen hotlines, helplines, and safelines, please look at this list: https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1058499857_camdenk/1606810149_hotlines,_helplines,_and_safelines_for_teens
Please note that none of these lines have been vetted by the City of Palo Alto.
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Palo Alto City Library
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For individuals in crisis (adults and teens.) Text: HOME to 741741
For individuals in crisis (adults and teens.) Text: HOME to 741741
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For individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call: 1-800-985-5990
For individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call: 1-800-985-5990
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For people in abusive situations at home (adults and teens.) Online chat available. Text: loveis to 22522 Call: 1-800-799-7233
For people in abusive situations at home (adults and teens.) Online chat available. Text: loveis to 22522 Call: 1-800-799-7233
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For individuals seeking emotional support (non-emergency.) Online chat available. Call: 1-855-845-7415
For individuals seeking emotional support (non-emergency.) Online chat available. Call: 1-855-845-7415
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For transgender individuals who wish to speak to a trans peer (adults and teens). Call: 877-565-8860
For transgender individuals who wish to speak to a trans peer (adults and teens). Call: 877-565-8860
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For victims and survivors of sexual assault. Online chat available. Call: Call: 800-656-4673
For victims and survivors of sexual assault. Online chat available. Call: Call: 800-656-4673
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For individuals in suicide crisis (adults and teens). Online chat available. Call: 1-800-273-8255
For individuals in suicide crisis (adults and teens). Online chat available. Call: 1-800-273-8255
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For individuals seeking support, treatment, resources for eating disorders (adults and teens). Online chat available. Call: -800-931-2237
For individuals seeking support, treatment, resources for eating disorders (adults and teens). Online chat available. Call: -800-931-2237
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For individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish. Call: 1-800-662-4357
For individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish. Call: 1-800-662-4357
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For LGBTQ individuals. Check website for hours. Call: 888-843-4564
For LGBTQ individuals. Check website for hours. Call: 888-843-4564
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For seniors seeking emotional support and friendly conversation. Online chat available. Call: 877-797-7299
For seniors seeking emotional support and friendly conversation. Online chat available. Call: 877-797-7299
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For seniors wanting a friendly conversation and assistance. Call: (650) 289-5400
For seniors wanting a friendly conversation and assistance. Call: (650) 289-5400
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Hotlines, Helplines, and Safelines specifically for teens. List made by the Palo Alto City Library.
Hotlines, Helplines, and Safelines specifically for teens. List made by the Palo Alto City Library.
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