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Abuse Help Lines

If you are dealing with an abusive relationship, either with a date or a family member, talk to a real person RIGHT NOW by contacting one of these agencies.
Crisis Support Phone Numbers
A list of phone numbers for teen help lines in the USA, Canada and abroad.
Abuse/Incest Hot Lines
A list of hot lines for abuse/incest survivors, victims and effected family members. From About.com.
How to Find a Crisis Line
International advice on how to find crisis and suicide help lines where you live. From About.com.
Covenant House
Follow the links or call the NineLine for guidance and advice when you need help.
Crisis Pregnancy Helpline
America's Crisis Pregnancy Helpline's professional counselors will help you through this difficult situation.
Eating Disorder Hotline
Eating Disorder Awareness & Prevention, Inc. information and referral line. They can connect you with someone nearby.
Frontline Resources
A list of important resources with in the United States and Canada for kids in trouble or on the streets. From pbs.org
Kids Help Phone
A web site companion to the Kids Help Phone. Hosted by Sympatico and Bell services. TOLL FREE number at the top of the page.
National (USA) Child Abuse Hotline
24-hour hotline for young people to call when they are being abused. Professional crisis counselors offer support and will help you through to the next step.
National Runaway Switchboard
A confidential, free hotline for runaway youth, teens in crisis, and concerned friends and family members. No international numbers.
Teen Help
Get help using the TOLL FREE number or send in an online request and get help through e-mail. Contact number and e-mail form link are at the bottom of the page.
Teen 411
A list of national help resources OFF line. All hot lines are national and toll free within the USA. Lots of extra advice and links can be found here.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Hotline
Open 24/7...if you need a way out, call now! TOLL FREE!!!

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