Crisis Resources

Dipiti has collected a list of crisis hotlines for those in need of immediate assistance. If you are in trouble or in need, please reach out to one of the relevant numbers, a family member or a friend. Dipiti does not endorse these services.

1. Health ,
2. Legal ,
3. Money ,
4. Pets

HEALTH

IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE DIAL 911

Suicide hotline numbers and web sites

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255) or (888) 628-9454 (en Espanol)
• Girls and Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: (800) 448-3000 or (800) 448-1833 (TDD)
• Crisis Counseling: (800) 999-9999

Domestic and child abuse

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 787-3224 (TDD)
• National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: (866) 331-9474
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
• Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: (800) THE-LOST (843-5678)
• Child Find of America Hotline: (800) I-AM-LOST (426-5678)
• Elder Abuse Hotline: (800) 677-1116
• Self-Abuse: (800) DONTCUT (366-8288)

Eating Disorders

• National Eating Disorders Association: (800) 931-2237
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: (866) 690-7239

Addiction

• Alcoholics Anonymous: (212) 870-3400
• Narcotics Anonymous: (818) 773-9999
• Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Services: (800) 356-9996 or (888) 4AL-ANON
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics: (888) 554-2627

Missing children

• Child Help USA Information Center: (800) 4A-CHILD
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: (800) THE-LOST (843-5678)
• National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence: (800) 422-4453 (child abuse); (800) 799-7233 (domestic violence); (800) 787-3244 (TTY)
• Vanished Children's Alliance: (800) 826-4743

Insurance

• State Insurance Dept. Websites: http://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm

LEGAL

Rights

• Equal Rights Advocates Advice and Counseling Hotline 800-839-4372
• National Center for Lesbian Rights 1-800-528-6257

Child Care Laws

• Child Care Law Center Information and Referral Line (415) 394-7144

Crime Victims Assistance

• National Center for Victims of Crime Victim Assistance 1-800-FYI-CALL
• National Crime Victim Information and Referral Hotline National Organization for Victim Assistance 1-800-879-6682

Elder Abuse

• National Center on Elder Abuse Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116

Violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
• Break the Cycle Youth Helpline 1.888.988.TEEN
• National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center Hotline 1-866-SAFEYOUTH
• Community United Against Violence LGBTQQ 24 Hour Crisis Line (415) 333-4357

Sexual Assault

• National Sexual Assault Hotline 1.800.656.HOPE

Child Abuse

• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD
• Stop It Now! Confidential Helpline 1.888.PREVENT

Missing Persons

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST
• Child Find of America 1-800-I-AM-LOST
• National Center for Missing Adults 1-800-690-FIND
• Team HOPE Support Network for Families with Missing Children 1-866-305-HOPE
• National Runaway Switchboard 1800-RUNAWAY
• Child Find's Child Abduction Prevention and Support Services 1-800-A-WAY-OUT

Fraud

• National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch 1-800-876-7060

Drunk Driving

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Services and Information 1-877-MADD-HELP

MONEY

General Financial

• Child Support Enforcement Hotline (DHHS): (877)696-6775
• Day Care Payment Assistance Hotline: (800)424-2246
• Mortgage Payment Assistance: (800) 750-8956
• Debt Relief Hotline: (800) 291-1042
• Free Bankruptcy Advice Hotline: (800) 379-0985
• Discount Prescription Hotline: (800) 291-1206
• Mymoney.gov (Federal government helpful guides to financial problems / issues): http://www.mymoney.gov
• State List of Unemployment Contacts: http://www.servicelocator.org/OWSLinks.asp
• U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/fsa.asp
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.va.gov

Taxes

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS): http://www.irs.gov
• Tax Relief in Disaster Situations: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html
• American Institute of CPA’s – Consumer Financial Help Questions: http://www.360financialliteracy.org

Emergency Relief

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): http://www.fema.gov 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY)
• American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org
• Get information on Red Cross shelters: — 1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)
• Apply for Red Cross financial assistance: — 1-800-975-7585

Insurance

• State Insurance Dept. Websites: http://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm

PETS

Poison Center

• National Animal Poison Control Center The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) (888) 426-4435 (Note: A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card)

Pet Behavior

• The Anti-Cruelty Society Behavior Hotline (312) 644-8338 ext. 315 OR ext. 343

Pet Emergencies

• 24-hour Animal Emergency Center Pet Hotline (414) 540-6710
• Animal-Alert Hotline Organization for Responsible Care of Animals (ORCA) (717) 397-8922

Wild Animals

• 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation (210) 698-1709

Missing Pets

• 24-Hour Recovery Hotline American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery 1-800-252-7894

Report Animal Abuse

• Humane Society of the United States Regional Offices
• Central States Regional Office 630-357-7015 Serves Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin
• Mid-Atlantic Regional Office 973-927-5611 Serves Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
• New England Regional Office 802-368-2790 Serves Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
• Northern Rockies Regional Office 406-255-7161 Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
• Southeast Regional Office 850-386-3435 Serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
• Southwest Regional Office 817-492-8000 Serves Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
• West Coast Regional Office 916-344-1710 Serves California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington

Pet Loss and Grief

• Pet Loss Hotline American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)  (800) 946-4646, enter pin number 140-7211, and then add your own phone number.

Western U.S.

• Pet Loss Support Hotline UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (800) 565-1526 Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (Pacific Standard Time / PST); Summer Hours: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday (PST)
• Pet Loss Hotline Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine 509-335-5704 Monday-Thursday 6:30PM-9:00PM and Saturday 1:00PM-3:00PM Pacific Time
• DoveLewis Pet Loss Support 503.234.2061 24 Hour Message Line
• Pet Grief Support Service Helpline Companion Animal Association of Arizona 602-995-5885

Central U.S.

• Pet Loss Helpline and Support Group Chicago Veterinary Medical Association 630-325-1600
• Pet Loss Hotline Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (614) 292-1823  6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Monday - Friday, and 10 am – 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
• Companion Animal Related Emotions Pet Loss Helpline College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (877) 394-CARE (2273) or (217) 244-CARE (2273)
• Pet Loss Support Programs Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine (517) 432-2696; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern time.
• Pet Loss Support Hotline Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (888) ISU-PLSH (888-478-7574) September-April: Seven days a week, 6:00 - 9:00pm CST May-August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00 - 9:00pm CST

Eastern U.S.

• Pet Loss Support Hotline College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University 607-253-3932 Tuesday-Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
• Pet Loss Support Hotline Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 508-839-7966 During the academic year: Monday - Friday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST During the summer: Hours vary, please call for more information.
• PetFriends CONTACT of Burlington County 856-234-5484