Crisis Hotlines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Call: 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: Text "START" to 88788
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
Love Is Respect: A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: Text: “LOVEIS” to 22522
Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Text: 838255
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Military Crisis Line: a free, confidential resource for all service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and Veterans, even if they’re not enrolled in VA benefits or health care.
COPLINE (Law Enforcement Officers' Hotline): a free, confidential resource for active/retired officers and/or their families. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Calls will be answered by a trained retired officer.
Call: 1-800-267-5463 (1-800-COPLINE)
Website: https://copline.org/
BLUELINE RESCUE: Proudly operated by UCF RESTORES, Blueline Rescue is dedicated to the mission of serving law enforcement personnel and their families in their times of need.
Call: 407-823-1657
Website:https://bluelinerescue.org
REDLINE RESCUE: Proudly operated by UCF RESTORES, Redline Rescue is dedicated to the mission of serving firefighters and their families in their times of need.
Call: 407-823-1657
Website:https://redlinerescue.org
The 2nd Alarm Project: is a nonprofit organization established to offer comprehensive, evidence-based resiliency initiatives in first responder communities.
Website: https://2ndalarmproject.org
National Substance Abuse Hotline: The National Rehab Hotline is free and available 24/7/365 to help anyone struggling through a substance use or mental health crisis get immediate help. The crisis hotline specialists can provide resourceful information about alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health.
Call: 866-210-1303
Website: https://nationalrehabhotline.org/
SAMHSA National Helpline: SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Big Bend 211: Just as you would call 9-1-1 for emergencies, you can call 211 for human service information and assistance. Big Bend 211 is available 24 hours a day.
Call: (850) 617-6333 or 211
Website: https://211bigbend.org/
Florida Department of Children & Families - Florida Abuse Hotline: The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Call: 1-800-962-2873 or dial 711
Report online: https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/
Website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline/
Other Important Numbers
Taylor County Sheriff’s Office: 850-584-2429
Perry Police Department: 850-584-5121
Tallahassee Police Department: 850-606-5800
Madison County Sheriff’s Office: 850-973-4151
Dixie County Sheriff’s Office: 352-498-1220
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office: 386-294-1222
Florida Therapy Services: 850-681-6001; Fax: 850-681-6003