Beneficial Resources for Others
Abuse & Neglect Resources
Child Help Foundation (both U.S. & Canada)
Resources for children who may be abused and neglected
- https://www.childhelp.org
- 24/7 Hotline number: (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1- 800) 422-4453
Department of Children & Families (MA)
Information for how to file a report for suspected abuse and/or neglect
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect
- Child-at-risk hotline number: 800-792-5200
Elder Abuse (MA)
Information for how to file a report for suspected elder abuse
- https://www.mass.gov/reporting-elder-abuse-neglect
- 24/7 elder abuse hotline number: 1-800-922-2275
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Resource for those affected by domestic violence
- https://www.thehotline.org
- Hotline number: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text START to 88788
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Anti-sexual violence organization
- https://rainn.org
- 24/7 Hotline number: 1-800-656-4673
Chronic Illness(es), Chronic Pain, Rare Diseases, and More
Alzheimer’s Association
Resources to those affected by Alzheimers
- https://www.alz.org
- 24/7 helpline: 1-(800) 272-3900
Christopher Reeves Foundation
Organization dedicated to spinal cord injury research, resources, and much more.
The Mighty
A safe community for those who are affected by health conditions. This includes caregivers.
National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD)
A database for those with rare diseases.
U.S. Pain Foundation
A non-profit focusing on assisting others with chronic pain.
Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Providing education and resources to understand the laws and regulations for those with disabilities
Social Security Disability Insurance/ Social Security Income – SSI/SSDI
Programs that provide programs for those with disabilities
Mental Health/Addiction
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Resources regarding suicide prevention
National Alliances for Mental Illnesses (NAMI)
Resource focusing on mental health conditions
National Suicide Hotline Number/Text
24/7 toll free number providing free and confidential support to those in distress
- 1-800-273-8255
- Text: TALK to 741741
Psychology Today
Website to assist finding a therapist/psychiatrist/treatment centers/support groups
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
Resource to help find treatment centers
- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- Helpline number: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
State Assistance Programs
Benefits.gov
Resources to help individuals find low income assistance programs in all states