Internet Outreach Ministry, Inc. (IOM)

Directory of Crisis Hotlines


Internet Outreach Ministry Inc, (IOM) compiled this Directory of Crisis Hotlines to make it easier for you to find help or if you just need someone to talk to. If this is a crisis situation, one of the Hotlines below may be able to provide immediate help. (If you prefer to not to call a Hotline, click HERE for more options for finding help over the Internet.) We looked for Hotlines with a toll-free phone number, but some are not toll-free. You should confirm before dialing that the phone number is toll-free for you, or what the charge will be. Notice: before calling any of these hotlines, please scroll down to the bottom of the Hotline page for some important warnings and disclosure information.)


IMPORTANT NOTICE

IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 911 OR A LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCY.

Addictions


Child Abuse

Child Abuse
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Child Abuse National Hotline
1-800-252-2873(1-800-25ABUSE)
Child Abuse/Neglect
1-800-FYI-3366
Child Help USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453 
Children in immediate danger
1-800-THE-LOST
Cyber Tipline for exploited children
1-800-843-5678
Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
KIDS SAVE
1-800-543-7283
(Referrals to shelters, mental health services, sexual abuse treatment, substance abuse, family counseling, residential care, adoption, foster care, etc.)

Cult Information

Cult Hotline (Mercy House)
1-606-748-9961

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence
1-800-799-SAFE
Domestic Violence National Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
Battered Women and their children
1-800-603-HELP
(Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) click on www.rainn.org or call
1-800-656-HOPE or 1-800-656-4673
Rape Crisis
1-800-656-HOPE

Debt and Credit Counseling

Debt & Credit Problems
1-800-983-0888

Drug Abuse


Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-252-8966

Gambling

Compulsive Gambling Hotline 410-332-0402
New Life Clinics
1-800-NEW-LIFE
(Christian counseling for gambling problems)

Missing Children

Child Find of America
1-800-426-5678 
Missing Children Help Center
1-800-872-5437

Prayer

700 CLUB HOTLINE
1-800-759-0700
Billy Graham Association
1-877-772-4559
GRACE HELP LINE
1-800-982-8032
(24-hour Christian service)
National Prayer Line
1-800-4-PRAYER
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
1-888-731-1000


Pregnancy

Bethany Lifeline Pregnancy Hotline
1-800-BETHANY or 1-800-238-4269
Birthright
1-800-848-5683
Crisis Pregnancy Helpline
1-800-67-BABY-6
Liberty Godparent Ministry
1-800-368-3336
National Crisis Pregnancy Helpline
1-800-852-5683

Rape and Sexual Abuse

Runaways
Boystown National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Covenant House Nineline
1-800-999-9999
Laurel House
1-714-832-0207
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-621-4000
(List of shelters, counseling, food pantries, transportation. Message relay from kids to parents or from parents to kids, 3-way calls arranged, suicide and crisis counseling.)

Salvation

700 Club Hotline
1-800-759-0700
Grace Helpline 24-hr Christian service
1-800-982-8032
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
1-800
Want to know Jesus?
1-800-NEED-HIM

Self-Injury

SAFE (self abuse finally ends)
1-800-DONT-CUT or 1-800-366-8288

Substance Abuse

Cocaine National Hotline
1-800-COCAINE
Drug Abuse National Helpline
1- 800-662-4357

Suicide

EMERGENCY HOTLINE
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Hotline IMMEDIATE HELP
1-800-834-6817
Suicide helplines around the World

Teen/Youth

http://www.teenhope.org/hotlines
great hotlines for teens
Biblical help for youth in crisis
1-800-HIT-HOME
(If you're having some major problems, these people are here for you!)
Nine-Line Nationwide crisis/suicide
1-800-999-9999
(For runaways and homeless youth, and their families. Provide short term counseling over the phone. Sponsor: NineLine/Covenant House.)
Teenline (counseling)
1-888-747-TEEN or click HOPEONLINE
Youth Crisis Hotline (Crisis Hotline and info and referral for runaways or youth in crisis.)
1-800-448-4663

Websites with more Helplines

Christian HelpLines
Crisis Centers


Request for Feedback

Any feedback (positive or negative) would be appreciated. Also please report any hotline that is no longer operating. Please send feedback: bjmartens@hotmail.com with "IOM Feedback" as the subject.

Request for Hotlines

If you know a hotline that could be added to the categories above, send the information to bjmartens@hotmail.com with "IOM: New Hotline" as the subject. Please include the name of the hotline you are recommending, their phone number, their days and hours of operation and the sponsor of the hotline. If the sponsor is a church or a Christian organization, please give the name of the church and/or denomination.

Disclosures and Disclaimers

Since IOM is a Christian ministry, we prefer to promote Christian hotlines. But in a crisis or emergency situation, immediate intervention is very important.

Please be aware that the Hotlines listed below may not be in compliance with the doctrine and beliefs of IOM (Internet Outreach Ministry) or its participants. IOM does not vouch for, nor can we be held accountable for, the practices and/or qualifications any of hotline or service listed here. You are hereby advised to make your own investigation before giving out any personal information or paying money to any hotline or service listed, any links from these websites, or the sponsors of these websites.

Please click on Safe Searching Guidelines for more information about how to minimize personal risk as you seek help or information over the Internet.

Most Important...

You need God's help in this difficult time you are facing. Invite God into your circumstances and ask Him to intervene on your behalf and for anyone else who is being affected by this situation.

If you are not a Christian and you realize your need of Christ to save you and help you, click on one of the links under "Salvation" or under "Prayer" or go to the IOM Salvation Page, or email bjmartens@hotmail.com and we will respond asap.