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Crisis Resources

This section is a list of resources -- both hotlines and websites -- that may be of help if you are in trouble. This information is not a substitute for professional advice or care.

If you are in need of help, please reach out to your doctor, one of these organizations, another local organization near you, a family member or friend, or dial 911.

IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IN THE US DIAL 911.

IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IN THE UK DIAL 999.

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Addiction

• Alcoholics Anonymous: (212) 870-3400
• Narcotics Anonymous: (818) 773-9999
• Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Services: (800) 356-9996 or (888) 4AL-ANON
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics: (888) 554-COAS
• National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
  Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Rational Recovery: 530-621-2667

In the UK:

• Alcoholics Anonymous UK: 0845 769 7555
• Narcotics Anonymous UK: 020 7730 0009

Suicide Hotlines

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255) or (888) 628-9454 (en Espanol)
• Suicide Hotlines links to local hotlines within the U.S.
• Girls and Boys Town Suicide and Crisis Line (800) 448-3000 or (800) 448-1833 (TDD)
• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

In the UK:

• The Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90
• Other International Suicide Helpline Numbers: Befrienders.org

Crisis Counseling

• Covenant House (800) 999-9999
• In the UK: Samaritans 08457 90 90 90
• In Ireland: Samaritans 1850 60 90 90
• Other International Suicide Helpline Numbers: Befrienders.org
• National Mental Health Association: 800-969-6642 9AM-5PM Mon-Fri
  Information on mental health topics and referrals, access to an info specialist
• National Institute of Mental Health's Anxiety Hotline: 888-826-9438
• National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673)
  Provides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Childline: 0800 1111
  Confidental help for children and teenagers in the U.K. about anything at all
• Canadian Kids Help Phone line: 1-800-668-6868

Partner, elder, caregiver and child abuse/neglect

• Protective Care Organization
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE or (800) 787-3224 (TDD)
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
• Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (800) THE-LOST (843-5678)
• Child Find of America Hotline (800) I-AM-LOST (426-5678)
• Elder Abuse Hotline (800) 677-1116
• Self-Abuse (800) DONTCUT

In the UK:

• For Children generally Childline: 0800 1111
  Confidental help for children and teenagers in the U.K. about anything at all
• The Princess Royal Trust for Carers - while it does not have a Crisis number it gives endless support to carers of all ages including children.

ALS/MND Resources

The International MND Alliance provides contacts and links to resources regarding MND throughout the world. Some countries have specific organizations included in those listed below:

International MND Alliances    ALS MND Alliance Nordic ALS/MND Alliance

The World

Australia            MND Australia

Brazil                 ABRELA

Canada              ALS Canada

Japan                JALSA

Israel                 AtlasALS

Mexico               FYADENMAC

New Zealand      MNDA NZ

South Africa       MNDA SA

USA                  ALSA  MDA ALS Division

Europe

Belgium             ALS Liga België

Croatia              Dobro došli sddh

France               ARS SLA  FSLA

Germany           DGM ALS (Sandra Schadek's Web site)

Greece              http://www.als-net.gr/

Finland              Lihastautiliitto

Iceland              MND Iceland

Ireland              MNDA Ireland

Italy                  AISLA

Netherlands       VSN

Poland               MND ALS

Scotland            ScotMND

Spain                 ADELAWEB

Sweden             NHR

Switzerland        ASRIM

Turkey               Association Of Muscle Disorders

UK                     MNDA

For countries not listed above the directory at the IAMND has a searchable directory that may provide at least an email contact for the country you are looking for:   ALS MND Alliance - Directory