Nationwide Resources
Wellness Resources From Around the U.S.
No matter where you live, there are wellness resources available to you. Contact these nationwide organizations for support in your health and wellness journey or to find a local chapter or affiliated organization near you. If you would like for an Student Wellness staff member to help you find or contact a local resource, call (858) 541-7784 or email studentwellness@nu.edu.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Call (212) 870-3400.
Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: Offers confidential and anonymous sources of information for people looking for treatment facilities in the U.S. for substance abuse/addiction and/or mental health.
Cocaine Anonymous: Call (310) 559-5833.
DoD Safe Helpline: Provides live, one-on-one support to sexual assault survivors and their loved ones within the Department of Defense community.
- Phone: 1-877-995-5247 (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
- Safe HelpRoom: Group chat for survivors of sexual assault in the military to connect and support one another in a moderated and secure online environment.
Love Is Respect: Educates and empowers young people to prevent and end abusive dating relationships.
- Phone: 1-866-331-9474
- Text: 22522 (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat (“Chat Now” button located in the top right corner)
Narcotics Anonymous: Call (818) 773-9999, ext. 771.
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess needs. Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility.
- Phone: 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
National Council on Problem Gambling: Links individuals to local resources, information and literature on problem gambling treatment, and referrals to gambling counselors and treatment facilities.
- Phone or text: 1-800-522-4700 (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.
- Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
National Eating Disorders Association: Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.
- Phone: 858-541-7784 (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
National Human Trafficking Hotline: A hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking.
- Phone: 1-888-373-7888
- Text 233733 (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: Offers support, guidance, and advocacy for those who have been affected by sexual assault or violence.
- Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Free and confidential support for people in distress as well as resources for you or your loved ones. Find a local Lifeline Network Crisis Center here (scroll toward the bottom to search by zip code).
- Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24/7 hotline)
- Online Chat
- Phone: (800) 230-7526
- Online Chat (“Chat Now” button located toward the bottom)
Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7 support for individuals in any type of crisis (this doesn’t just mean suicide – any painful emotion that could benefit from support).
- Text “HOME” to 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.