Hotlines - Help Agencies

The following helplines are intended to guide you to reliable, local assistance. Please seek the expertise of your health care professional or call 911.

Helpline / LinkDescription / Contact Information
Poison Control CentersIn case of an emergency, call 911.  The Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 provides free, confidential medical advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide PreventionCall 988, text 988, or visit the Samaritans website.
National Domestic Violence HotlineCall 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
Love is Respect National Teen Dating Abuse HelplineCall 1-866-331-9474 and TTY 1-866-331-8453
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s (RAINN) National Sexual Assault HotlineCall 800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
The Trevor ProjectCall 1-866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678 to chat with trained counselors who understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face.
NH Department of Health & Human ServicesReport Child Abuse by phone to 603-271-6562
Southwestern Community ServicesOffers a wide range of services and assistance with housing, energy, food, Head Start, and workforce development. Call the Keene office at 603-352-7512.
Veterans Crisis LineConnect with the confidential Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves. 
Veterans Benefit AdministrationFor eligibility questions, call 1-800-827-1000.
Veterans Health AdministrationFor questions specific to VA healthcare, call 1-802-295-9363, ext. 5118, or ext. 6281.