Resources

As you know, Papabear is not a trained psychologist or therapist. Also, some letter writers have indicated they are in serious crisis mode. The below is a list (in progress) of helpful organizations and other resources where professionals can provide you the kind of assistance Papabear cannot.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
  • 800-273-8255

Domestic Violence Help
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org, which includes online chat for immediate assistance.
  • The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)  
  • The Crisis Text Line: text START to 741741
  • The National Center for Victims of Crime at  1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
  • Victim Connect at 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
  • Boystown.org, which also has a hotline at 800-448-3000

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Help
LGBTQI Services ​