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Available Help
Get Immediate Help in a Crisis
Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/.
988 is confidential, free crisis service that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects veterans 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a trained responder. The service is available to all veterans and their families, even if they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.
Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1‑833‑943‑5746 (1‑833‑9‑HELP4MOMS)
Text 800‑944‑4773 (EN) | 971‑203‑7773 (ES)
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
National Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
• 1-800-799-7233
• Text " LOVEIS" to 22522
• TTY 1-800-787-3224
• 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453)
• Text 1-800-422-4453
National Sexual Assault Hotline
• 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• 1-800-677-1116
Support Websites
• National Helpline or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance for Children’s Grief
• National Runaway Safe Line or 1-800-RUNAWAY
• Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
• National Eating Disorders Association
• 211
Support Hotlines
• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-500-1119, Florida Relay 711, TTY: 1-800-621-4202
• Florida Sexual Violence information line 1-888-956-7273
• National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1-866-331-9474 - Text: LOVEIS to 22522
• National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888, Florida Relay 711, or Text 233733, https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
• Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-962-2873 or TTY:1-800-955-8771
• Florida Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 or TTY: 1-800-955-8771
• Non-emergency Legal Hotline 1-800-500-1119, prompt 3
• General Resources and Hotlines | Florida Department of Health
Mental Health Helplines
NAMI HelpLine | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness is a free nationwide peer-support service providing information, resources referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained, and able to provide guidance.
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., EST.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or helpline@nami.org
Teen Line: An anonymous, nonjudgmental space for youth | Teen Line Teens can access personal peer- to-peer support from highly trained teens supervised by adult mental health professionals.
The Teen Line can be reached at 800-852-8336 Nationwide (6 PM - 10 PM PST) or TEXT TEEN to 839863
(6 PM - 9 PM PST)
Mental Health Warmline: Need to talk to someone? (Warmlines) - MHA Screening Call the warmline to have a conversation with someone who can provide support during hard times. Whether you’re in crisis or just need someone to talk to, a warmline can help. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who have been through their own mental health struggles and know what it’s like to need help. Warmlines are free and confidential.
The Clear Warm Line can be reached at 1 (800) 945-1355. Hours: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST Every night of the year including holidays.
Find a Behavior Health Care Provider
Florida Department of Children and Families Links to Managing Entities
The Department of Children and Families utilizes Managing Entities to contract with community service organizations to provide a full array of publicly funded mental health and substance abuse services. Find behavioral health service providers in your county at Managing Entities - Florida Department of Children and Families
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an online service locator. You can search by your location, service category, payment options and languages spoken.
o 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
o TTY 1-800-487-4889
Contact the Violence and Injury Prevention Section
850-245-4455
Miami-Dade County Services:
Local Advocacy & Support
Coordinated Victims Assistance Center (CVAC)– Connects survivors to advocacy, counseling, and referrals (Mon–Fri).
Phone: 305-285-5900
Safespace Hotline (Miami-Dade) – Call/Text 305-679-0303 for 24/7 advocacy and support.
Shelters & Housing Support
Lotus House Women's Shelter – Shelter and supportive services for women.
Broward County Services
Crisis & Shelter
Women In Distress – 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 954-761-1133 — Emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy.
(Available in English, Spanish, Creole & Portuguese)
Community Support
The Caring Place Broward Outreach Center – Broad social support services including crisis help and referrals.
Additional Broward Contacts
Useful numbers often referenced in county DV resource lists:
KID Broward County (support for abused children): 954-390-7654
Broward Domestic Violence Unit (State Attorney): 954-831-7978
Victim Advocate Unit: 954-765-4133
Legal & Safety Support (All Areas)
Even if you’re not in immediate crisis, the following can help with protection orders, legal advocacy, and safety planning:
Dade Legal Aid (Miami-Dade) – Legal help for protection orders: 305-579-5733. Family law attorneys can assist with restraining orders and custody (e.g., divorce/family law practices).
Safety & Planning
If You Are in Immediate Danger
Call 911 right now — your safety is the priority.
If possible, reach out to a hotline first so they can help coordinate shelter or law enforcement contact for you.
Here are key domestic violence hotline numbers you can call right now for crisis support, safety planning, and referrals to local services:
☎️ Primary Domestic Violence Hotlines
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7 statewide): 1-800-500-1119 — Confidential support, safety planning, and connection to local services (English, Spanish, and Creole).
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) — Crisis support, safety planning, and referrals nationwide.
Additional Support Options
SafeSpace / Advocates for Victims (Miami-Dade Call/Text): 305-679-0303 — Local hotline for advocacy and support.
National hotlines can connect you with local advocates and shelters and help create safety plans anytime.
New York
NYC Well (NYC Residents)
Call 1‑888‑NYC‑WELL
Text “WELL” to 65173
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us
Free 24/7 mental health support and referrals.
NY State Office of Mental Health
Find clinics, crisis services, and state programs.
NY Project Hope
Emotional support helpline and crisis counseling.
NAMI New York State
Support groups, education, and advocacy.
NY 988 Crisis System
New York-specific crisis resources and mobile crisis teams.
Texas
Texas Health and Human Services – Mental Health Services
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use
Find local mental health authorities and crisis services.
Texas 211
Dial 211 or visit https://www.211texas.org
Community referrals including behavioral health resources.
Texas Child Access Through Telemedicine (TCAT)
School-based tele-mental health services for students.
PeriPAN (Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network)
Perinatal mental health provider support and referrals.
NAMI Texas
Education, support groups, advocacy.
Texas Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams
Find your local crisis authority:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services
👶 Children & Adolescents
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Child Psychiatrist Finder
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resources/CAP_Finder.aspx
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
https://www.adolescenthealth.org
StopBullying.gov
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Call 1‑866‑488‑7386
Text START to 678678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Teen Line
Text TEEN to 839863
👩🍼 Perinatal & Women’s Mental Health
Postpartum Support International
Call/Text 1‑800‑944‑4773
MotherToBaby
Evidence-based information about medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
👨👩👧 Families & Caregivers
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Free support groups and education programs nationwide.
Mental Health America
Child Welfare Information Gateway
🧠 Substance Use & Recovery
FindTreatment.gov
Confidential treatment locator.
Narcotics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
SMART Recovery
👵 Older Adults
Eldercare Locator
1‑800‑677‑1116
Alzheimer’s Association
1‑800‑272‑3900
Florida SHINE (Medicare Counseling)
New York Office for the Aging
Texas Health & Human Services – Aging Services
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline
Call 877‑565‑8860
🏠 Social Needs & Community Support
Benefits.gov
Feeding America
https://www.feedingamerica.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1‑800‑799‑SAFE
Text START to 88788
Important Disclaimer
This resource list is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical care. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.