Bullying: Helplines

  • Hotline: 1 (800) 273-8255

    Spanish speakers: 1 (888) 628-9454

    About: If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk to a trained counselor right now.

    Amenities: Bilingual, Emergency, Youth, Adults

  • Call: (888) 793-4357

    Website: https://dbh.dc.gov/service/access-helpline

    About: Young people can call the Access Helpline for help dealing with bullying and a crisis team can be sent to you if experiencing a psychiatric or emotional crisis.

    Amenities: Youth, Adults, Emergency, Behavioral health care providers, Mobile crisis team, Support, Free

Other Available Resources

Helplines

  • Website: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/helpchat

    Hours: Tues 7p-12a, Wed 8p-12a.

    About: A confidential online chat that helps youth with issues around bullying and cyberbullying.

    Amenities: Free, Youth (13-24)

  • Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

    Website (Spanish speakers): https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/

    Hours: 24/7

    About: Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat.

    Amenities: Bilingual, Free, Youth, Adults

  • Phone: text “HOME” to 741-741

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: www.crisistextline.org/

    About: Text us any time to get connected to a crisis counselor.

    Amenities: Free, Gun Violence, Coronavirus, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicide, Youth, Adults

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