Links and Phone Numbers
GENERAL
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline 1-800-448-3000
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
The Girls and Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and
referral line staffed by highly-trained counselors who can respond to your
questions regarding runaways, family and school problems, pregnancy, suicide,
chemical dependency, sexual and physical abuse. Every day of the week, 365 days
a year. Call with any problem, anytime.
Covenant House "9-line" 1-800-999-9999
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
A general hotline for teens with any kind of problem — from substance abuse to
family and school problems to relationships; Covenant House's expertise is in
dealing with homeless and runaway youth. The people who respond to phone calls
are trained in crisis intervention, as well as the ability to direct the caller
to the appropriate organization or program.
ALCOHOL and DRUG INFORMATION and TREATMENT
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
Locator 1-800-662-HELP
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
For information on alcohol or drug problems. You can also find the right drug
abuse treatment program or alcohol abuse treatment program for you or someone
you care about.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
www.aa.org/default/en_contact.cfm?contype=central
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
Click on your state to find the closest AA or Intergroup office in your area.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings (818)
773-9999 x771
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pacific Time
Ask for fellowship services and they'll tell you where to find a meeting in your
area.
RUNAWAYS
National Runaway Hotline 1-800-621-4000
www.nrscrisisline.org
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
Are you having problems at home? Are you thinking about running away? Have you
already run away and need to find a place to stay, food, clothing, legal or
medical assistance? Being a teenager isn't easy. We're here 24 hours a day.
We're confidential and free. Whether you are in a crisis, have a friend who is
in trouble, we can help. Talk to us.
DEPRESSION, MENTAL ILLNESS and ADDICTIONS
Mental Health Association 1-800-LIFENET (1-800-543-3638)
www.mhaofnyc.org/2lifenet.html
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
A free, confidential crisis intervention, information and referral service.
Round-the-clock, trained specialist will listen to your problems, assess your
needs and get you assistance quickly.
ABUSE
Child Help
USA 1-800-422-4453
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
A national child abuse hotline that provides referrals and information to the
victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and suicide.
RAPE
and INCEST
1-800-656-HOPE
www.rainn.org
24 Hours/7 Days A Week
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual
assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at
1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims
and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics,
counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more. National sexual assault
hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7.
GAY and LESBIAN
Youth Resource
www.youthresource.com/index.htm
YouthResource, a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people 13 to 24 years old, takes a
holistic approach to sexual health by offering support, community, resources,
and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBTQ young people.
Spokane Numbers to Know:
Child Protective Services
509-363-3333
Community Detox Services of Spokane
509-838-2771
Domestic Violence Hotline
509-326-2255
Narcotics Anonymous
509-325-5045
Nar-Anon
For Families and Friends of Addicts
509-477-6345
Spokane Addiction Recovery Center
509-624-3251
Spokane Housing Authority
509-328-2953
Spokane Regional Health District
Alcohol Drug Network-
for evaluations and treatment referrals
509-324-1420
Environmental Health-
for Meth lab clean up questions
509-324-1560