You will find here detailed information on how chapters, Metropolises, and church groups can develop and organize educational forums about critical social issues that they have identified in their community. You will also find ways that you can provide assistance to those who need it within your community.
Confidential Resources:
911: To save a life or stop a crime.
988: 24/7 National Suicide Prevention / Crisis Lifeline
Call, text or chat 988 to connect to a volunteer counselor for free, confidential mental health/ crisis help. For people in distress and/or a loved one.
Crisis Services Outside the USA: International Association for Suicide Prevention
http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ for a database of resources.
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Free confidential 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention from trained counselors for any type of crisis: anxiety, depression, eating disorders etc.
24/7 Veteran/ Service Member Crisis Hotline: 988 Press “1”; Chat online or Text 838255
Trained VA responders 24/7 help a Veteran or Service member in crisis, or someone concerned about one.
24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.787 7223 (SAFE)
Trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, seeking resources, or information, or who may be questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
National Philoptochos Domestic Violence Resources: https://www.philoptochos.org/social-services-resources/
Greece – Cyprus: Abuse and domestic violence resources
Greece: https://findahelpline.com/countries/gr/topics/abuse-domestic-violence
Cyprus: https://findahelpline.com/countries/cy/topics/abuse-domestic-violence
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673 | Chat online: online.rainn.org
RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Partners with over 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country.
COPLINE: Law Enforcement Officer’s Lifeline: https://www.copline.org
24/7 Law Enforcement Toll free Hotline: 1.800.COPLINE (1.800.267.5463)
Confidential hotline for sworn/ retired or family members of the law enforcement community. Staffed by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening who know and understand the psychosocial stressors that officers experience both on and off the job.
24/7 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 1.800.662.4357
24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org | Toll free helpline: 1.800.445.8106
Information, support, and services for family caregivers to help them navigate their journey caregiving for a loved ones with physical and/or cognitive impairments; lists services by state; referrals to support groups; information about health conditions; importance of caregiver self-care.
Information about caregiving topics: https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/caring-for-another/
Medicare Rights Center: https://www.medicarerights.org
National nonprofit that helps older adults and people with disabilities understand and navigate Medicare; provides counseling and advocacy, educational programs, and public policy initiatives.
Toll Free National Helpline Monday–Friday: 1.800.333.4114. Trained staff and volunteers help callers understand Medicare benefits, make enrollment decisions, coordinate Medicare with other insurance, appeal denials of care, determine eligibility for Medicare cost-saving programs, etc.
BenefitsCheckUp.org: For older adults 55+ and people with disabilities
Free, nationwide confidential online screening tool created by National Council on Aging that helps older adults and people with disabilities find out if they may be eligible for public &/or private benefits that can help pay for food, medicine, housing and more.
Call the HelpLine: 1-800-794-6559 for benefits help anytime Monday–Friday, from 8am. to 7pm. EST.
