Resources
Below is a partial list of resources in the United States and Internationally.
United States
Dial 0 (zero) to connect with a telephone operator or call 911 to connect immediately with the police department in any geographic location in the US.
If you call a hotline, they are there to help you. Someone will speak to you, and can also connect you to resources close to/or in your geographic area. Most of the organizations have websites where you can browse through various services available, and also connect to a resource person.
National Suicide Prevention - Lifeline 24 hour Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255), Veterans: Press 1
www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
National Suicide Hotline for Gay and Questioning Youth
1-866-488-7386
National Domestic Violence 24 hour Hotline
1-800-799-7233
National Teen Dating Abuse 24 hour Hotline
1-866-331-9474
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
ChildHelp - National Child Abuse 24 hour Hotline
1-800-422-4453
www.childhelp.org
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Helpline - 1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org
Addictions
http://www.addictionblog.org for info and listings of drug and alcohol hotlines
Healthy Place: Information on various emotional and mental health disorders
1-888-883-8045
http://www.HealthyPlace.com
National Police Suicide Foundation
1-302-536-1214
Toll Free 1-866-276-4615
email: redoug2001@aol.com
www.psf.org
Vet Center Crisis Hotline
1-800-WAR-VETS
Want to talk directly to a combat veteran?
1-855-838-8255
www.vets4warriors.com
Department of Justice Sex Offenders Data Base
http://www.nsopw.gov
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
For Ten National Drug and Alcohol Hotlines
http://www.addictionblog.org
Deborah Thomason at www.deborahthomason.com or 1-877-287-1765
Sande has personally known Deborah Thomason for over twenty-five years. Deborah is an educational consultant headquartered in the United States, specializing in residential treatment options for troubled pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. She is available to assist parents in exploring alternative options when it is no longer feasible for a struggling child to remain at home due to self sabotaging or dangerous behavior. Deborah is experienced in guiding families to the right residential program for help with a variety of academic, behavioral or mental health issues.
Dial 0 (zero) to connect with a telephone operator or call 911 to connect immediately with the police department in any geographic location in the US.
If you call a hotline, they are there to help you. Someone will speak to you, and can also connect you to resources close to/or in your geographic area. Most of the organizations have websites where you can browse through various services available, and also connect to a resource person.
National Suicide Prevention - Lifeline 24 hour Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255), Veterans: Press 1
www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
National Suicide Hotline for Gay and Questioning Youth
1-866-488-7386
National Domestic Violence 24 hour Hotline
1-800-799-7233
National Teen Dating Abuse 24 hour Hotline
1-866-331-9474
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
ChildHelp - National Child Abuse 24 hour Hotline
1-800-422-4453
www.childhelp.org
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Helpline - 1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org
Addictions
http://www.addictionblog.org for info and listings of drug and alcohol hotlines
Healthy Place: Information on various emotional and mental health disorders
1-888-883-8045
http://www.HealthyPlace.com
National Police Suicide Foundation
1-302-536-1214
Toll Free 1-866-276-4615
email: redoug2001@aol.com
www.psf.org
Vet Center Crisis Hotline
1-800-WAR-VETS
Want to talk directly to a combat veteran?
1-855-838-8255
www.vets4warriors.com
Department of Justice Sex Offenders Data Base
http://www.nsopw.gov
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
For Ten National Drug and Alcohol Hotlines
http://www.addictionblog.org
Deborah Thomason at www.deborahthomason.com or 1-877-287-1765
Sande has personally known Deborah Thomason for over twenty-five years. Deborah is an educational consultant headquartered in the United States, specializing in residential treatment options for troubled pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. She is available to assist parents in exploring alternative options when it is no longer feasible for a struggling child to remain at home due to self sabotaging or dangerous behavior. Deborah is experienced in guiding families to the right residential program for help with a variety of academic, behavioral or mental health issues.
Resources in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom dial 9-9-9 to reach emergency services.
NHS Choices Suicide and Bereavement
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Suicide/Pages/Suicidebereavement.aspx
Survivors of Bereavement
http://www.uk-sobs.org.uk/
Papyrus. Prevention of Young Suicide
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org/
Grass Roots Suicide Prevention
http://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/
The A-Z Guide to Alcoholism and the Elderly: This guide outlines why alcoholism affects so many elderly people and also provides tips to help an elderly person overcome alcoholism.
http://rehab-recovery.co.uk/articles/guide-alcoholism-for-elderly.html
Mind. Information and Support Including Types of Mental Health Problems
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicide-supporting-someone-else/#.UwNZzn8gGK0
International Residential Treatment Programs
Most large cities have an assortment of programs ranging from day programs to short term and long term residential programs. They vary according to specific issues and can be found in local listings and through professional resources.
Trauma (including bullying, death, sexual trauma, divorce, etc.)
Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety and/or Depression, Underachieving Young Adults, Sexual Promiscuity
Association with a Negative Peer Group, Attachment and Relationship Problems
Adoption Issues, Inappropriate Risk Taking, Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency
Gaming/Internet Addiction, School Refusal, Defiant Behavior, Eating Disorders, ADHD