Affirmation for November 7, 2017
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. ~Buddha
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If you have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
If ever you are feeling despondent, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone about your problems, please be aware that there are numerous hotlines with trained operators available to help you. These hotlines are free to use and completely anonymous. Please note that these resources are not associated with DailyStrength.
This list was last updated on 10/02/2017.
Remember that these organizations exist to help you.
Suicide Prevention / Depression
USA: Hopeline (Suicide): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
USA: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-8255)
USA: Teen Covenant House Nineline: 1-800-999-9999
USA: SOS Teen Hotline: 1-800-355-0660
USA: Directory of local helplines / centers
UK: Samaritans (Nat'l and local): 116 123 or jo@samaritans.org
CAN: Directory of helplines / centers
Global directory of suicide hotlines
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
USA: Nat'l. Center For Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (5678)
USA: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD (4453)
USA: Nat'l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
USA: Safe Horizons Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
USA: RAINN Nat'l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
USA: Nat'l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116
USA: National Runaway Switchboard:1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or text: 66008
UK: Women's Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Global directory of abuse hotlines / resources
USA: National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
USA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 800-662-HELP (4357)
UK: Drinkline: Nat'l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0300 123 1110
NZ: Alcohol / Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Gay / Lesbian Issues
USA: GLBT National Help Center (Gay & Lesbian): 1-888-843-4564
UK: LGBT+ Switchboard: 0300 330 0630
Medical Emergencies
USA: Nat'l. Poison Help : 1-800-222-1222
Women's Health / Pregnancy / Sexual Health
USA: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN
USA: Directory of state HIV/AIDS hotlines