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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* For emergencies, call 911 to get police and an ambulance. | |||
* [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Abuse Hotline]: 1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) | * [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Abuse Hotline]: 1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) | ||
* If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Number] at 1-800-787-3224. "Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. " | |||
* [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]: Call 1-800-273-8255. "We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals." | |||
* If you have been abused and are in need of support, the [http://rainn.org Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)] may be able to provide help and counseling. Visit their website call their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. | |||
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project (Lifeline)]: Call: 866-488-7386. This is a 24/7 hotline for LGBT youth. "Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386." | |||
* [http://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender National Hotline]: Toll-free: 1-888-843-4564. HOURS: Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, pacific time (Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time). Saturday from 9am to 2pm, pacific time. (Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time). "All of our services are free and confidential.We speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more!" | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||