SCOUTER Feature:

National Hotlines

by MaryAnn Gardner

There is little original material in this feature - only necessary information. 

These are National Hotlines for Youth Protection:

Youth Crisis Hotline                                                
National Runaway Hotline
National Drug Abuse Hotline                                  
CDC AIDS Info                                                       
National Hotline for Missing & Exploited Children 
800-448-4663
800-621-4000
800-662-4357
800-342-2437
800-843-5678

 

Browse the links below for regional and local hotlines. 

Which number should you call if you or someone you know needs help?  It really doesn't matter.  If you did not call the place that can help in your specific situation, the person on the other end of the phone can give you the information for the place you need to contact. 

Don't give up!  Call someone and get help!   

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