Helpful Hotlines

1-315-251-0600
CONTACT, a local, Syracuse-based, 24-hour counseling and referral line.

1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
This hotline offers assistance in finding and selecting a therapist. They also have a web page which provides information on choosing a therapist, including how NOT to choose a therapist, as well as self-tests, news, links, and other information.

http://www.1-800-therapist.com

1-800-DRUG HELP or 1-800-662-HELP
Both numbers provide information and referral regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

1-800-342-AIDS or 1-800-822-7422
The first number is the Center for Disease Control's National AIDS Hotline, providing information about transmission of HIV, Safe Sex, and referrals for counseling and testing, the second is Project Inform's HIV/AIDS Treatment Hotline.

1-800-DON'T CUT
This hotline is sponsored by the group Self-Abuse Finally Ends. (S.A.F.E.) and it provides information about self-injurious behavior.

1-800-799-7322
National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-4-A-Child
National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-64-PANIC
Panic Disorder Informational Line