HELPLINES - IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO

National Hopeline Network (U.S.A.) -  www.hopeline.com - 1-800-SUICIDE
S.A.F.E. Alternatives -  www.selfinjury.com - Self Abuse Finally Ends
Childhelp –  www.childhelp.org - 1-800-4-A-CHILD - National Child Abuse Hotline
National Domestic Violence Helpline -  www.ndvh.org   - 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network -  www.rainn.org – 1-800-656-HOPE
National Sexual Assault Hotline
National Eating Disorders Association - www.nationaleatingdisorders.org - 1-800-931-2237

The Trevor Helpline is the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. All calls are confidential and toll-free from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)

FINDING TREATMENT OR COUNSELING

American Psychological Association -  locator.apa.org - counseling services locator
AAMFT -  www.therapistlocator.net - counseling services locator
Befrienders Worldwide -  www.befrienders.org - treatment and counseling services locator
AMHSA -  findtreatment.samhsa.gov - substance abuse treatment center locator
SAMHSA -  mentalhealth.samhsa.gov - mental health services locator
AACC -  www.aacc.net - Christian counseling services locator

For Help with SELF-INJURY

S.A.F.E. -  www.selfinjury.com – “S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.”
Self Mutilators Anonymous - www.selfmutilatorsanonymous.org - "Self Mutilators Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from physical self-mutilation."

For Help with EATING DISORDERS

National Eating Disorders Association - www.nationaleatingdisorders.org - “non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.”
FINDINGbalance - www.findingbalance.com – Faith based help for eating and body image issues

For Help with ADDICTION

Al-Anon/Alateen – www.al-anon.org – “Offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.”
Narcotics Anonymous -  an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116 countries worldwide." To find a meeting in your area visit www.na.org.
Additional Help And ServicesTeen Advice/Support site - TeenHelp.org
The Jed Foundation - www.ulifeline.org - "ULifeline is an online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well being."
For more information on Specific Mental Illness' visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness - www.nami.org

Help can also be found locally at:

Catholic Human Services Goodwill Inn Family Independence Agency HIV/AIDS Wellness Networks Grand Traverse Area Inc. Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan Reach Out