Social Services Resources

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.

Department of Social Services Resources:

  • 24/7 National Suicide Prevention / Crisis Lifeline:  988

Call, text, or chat 24/7 for free and confidential support, prevention, and crisis resources for people in distress and/or their loved ones. Outside the U.S., go to the International Assoc. for Suicide Prevention http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/  for a database of resources.

  • 24/7 Crisis Text Line:  Text HOME to 741741

For help in any crisis – anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more – text HOME to 741741 for free and confidential, 24/7 mental health support and crisis intervention from trained volunteers.

  • 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.787.SAFE (7223)  

Trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or who may be questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

  • 24/7 Veteran / Service Member Crisis Hotline:  988, Press 1 or Text to 838255

Trained VA responders are available 24/7 to help a Veteran or Service member in crisis or someone concerned about one.

  • National Call Center for Homeless Vets: 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)

  • 24/7 Law Enforcement Hotline: 1.800.COPLINE (1.800.267.5463)

Confidential hotline for sworn/ retired or family members of the law enforcement community.  Calls are answered by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening who bring the knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial stressors that officers experience both on and off the job.