The National Mental Health Information Center

National Hotlines, Referral Resources, and Support Services NCTIC does not provide direct assistance for consumers and survivors.  The following hotlines and referral resources are provided for informational  purposes only. NCTIC does not expressly endorse any of the listed resources. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) The mission of the Childhelp hotline is to provide help or answer questions  about child abuse or neglect 24 hours a day. FEMA Disaster Aid Hotline 800-621-FEMA This hotline is available to provide direct and financial assistance to  individuals, families, and businesses in an area whose property has been  damaged or destroyed by disaster. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-THE-LOST (800-843-5678) The mission of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is to  help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation; provide assistance with  finding missing children; and assist victims of child abduction and sexual  exploitation, their families, and the professionals who serve them 24 hours  a day. National Center for Victims of Crime 800-FYI-CALL (800-394-2255) The National Center for Victims of Crime provides information, education,  and referrals to local resources across the country. The hotline is available  Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm and is offered in numerous  languages. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233) and 800-787-3224 (TDD) The mission of the National Domestic Violence Hotline is to provide crisis  intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals for individuals  experiencing domestic violence. The hotline is available 24 hours a day  and assistance is offered in numerous languages. Mental Health America (f/k/a National Mental Health Association) 800-969-6MHA (6642) The mission of MHA is to promote mental wellness for the health and  well-being of the nation. MHA offers information and resources on numerous  mental health topics. National Organization for Victim Assistance 800-TRY-NOVA (800-879-6682) NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and  crisis. The hotline provides information and referrals and is available 24  hours a day. National Resource and Training Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness 617-467-6014 The Center is focused on the effective organization and delivery of services  for people who are homeless and who have serious mental illnesses by  providing technical assistance and training. National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673) This hotline is operated by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network  (RAINN), which also carries out programs to help prevent sexual assault,  assist victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) This suicide prevention service is available to anyone in suicidal crisis and  is available 24/7. National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 866-331-9474 and 866-331-8453 (TTY) This hotline was created to help teens ages 13-18 that experience dating  abuse and it is available 24/7. OVC Victim and Family Assistance Call Center 800-331-0075 The U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime offers links to  state victim assistance and compensation programs that are VOCA funded.  The OVC Victim and Family Assistance Call Center is available to victims  and family members of violence and terrorism and provides information and  assistance, including referrals for housing, financial assistance, and mental  health counseling. Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health 800-628-1696 The Center is dedicated to promoting effective community-based, culturally  competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are  or may be affected by mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information 800-729-6686 The Clearinghouse is a one-stop resource for information about substance  abuse prevention and addiction treatment. SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator 800-662-HELP (4357); 800-487-4889 (TDD); 877-767-8432 (Espanol) A searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs that shows  the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol  abuse, and drug abuse problems. Witness Justice 800-4WJ-HELP (800-495-4357) Witness Justice is a national grassroots organization that provides assistance,  support, and advocacy for survivors of violence and trauma.