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If this is an emergency and you need immediate assistance, please  call 911. For all other depression-related inquiries, the below sites  offer a variety of services for those seeking help.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: This 24-hour suicide prevention helpline specializes in handling all situations related to suicide and emotional distress. Phone Number: 1-(800)-273‑TALK (8255), Live Online Chat.
• Disaster Distress Helpline: If  you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress as the result of a  natural disaster, call this number to speak to someone. Phone Number: 1-800-985-5990/txt TalkWithUs to 66746 
• National Child Abuse Hotline:  Depression often exists in situations where child abuse is present, and  this 24/7 national hotline exists to prevent this type of abuse. You  can reach professional crisis counselors at any time in more than 170  languages, using an interpreter. Phone Number:  1-800-4-A-Child 
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): This free, confidential, and national sexual assault hotline is  operated 24/7 by RAINN, which partners with local sexual assault service  providers all over the U.S. Phone Number: 800-656-Hope
• The Trevor Project: This is a 24-hour depression hotline for suicidal LGBTQ youth. 1-866-488-7386