Putnam County Hospital understands that many in our community are facing increased stress, anxiety, depression and worries due to COVID19. Below are resources that may be helpful for you during these challenging times. Remember if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 This is the primary suicide prevention hotline in the country. It is also the number for the Veteran’s crisis line. You can also call this number if you are concerned about a friend or loved one. 

Text Message Crisis Line If you don’t feel like talking but want support, text the word “Home” to 741741. This will connect you via text to a real human who can help with anxiety, depression, crisis support, emotional abuse, and suicide. 

National Alliance for Mental Illness Hotline 1-800-950-6264 This is a “warm line” and not a crisis hotline. However, NAMI has counselors who can listen, provide support, and help connect you with resources. 

HopeLine 1-877-235-4525 The HopeLine is a great resource for getting crisis support, supportive listening, and help coping with stress. 

Indiana WarmLine 1-800-933-5397 The Indiana WarmLine offers peer-to-peer conversations intended to support people in recovery and those suffering from mental health challenges. 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline 1-800-662-4357 This is for state-by-state referral information for substance abuse and mental health treatment. 

Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention and Recovery Hotline 1-800-839-1686 This hotline is run by Alcoholics Anonymous and is for persons who would like to start on the road to recovery, those who are worried about relapse, and family members who share these concerns. 

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 For issues related to child abuse, this hotline connects you to a crisis counselor who can assess the situation and provide information about how to obtain help and move forward. 

Indiana Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-800-5556 This is the number you call if you know or suspect that a child in Indiana is being abused or neglected. All residents of Indiana are mandatory reporters by law if they believe or know that a child is being abused or neglected. 

Indiana Adult Protective Services Hotline 1-800-992-6978 This is the number you call if you know that an adult with a disability is being abused or neglected. You can also call and report significant issues of self-neglect when a person is a danger to themselves or others. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 For anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, plus anyone concerned about a friend, family member or loved one, they can call this hotline 24/7. 

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline 1-855-812-1001 Persons with disabilities are at elevated risk for intimate partner violence; this hotline is geared toward persons who are deaf and hard of hearing. 

LGBT National Hotline for Adults and Seniors 1-888-843-4564 This is another “warm line” for peer support specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. 

The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 This is a suicide and support hotline that is geared toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender young persons. 

Area psychiatric hospitals that offer 24/7 crisis assessments by telephone