Below are some of the best youth crisis hotlines in the nation. These hotlines are free of charge and can be reached from anywhere in the U.S. Each hotline is staffed by trained crisis counselors that specialize in their field. All of these services are confidential, although some are required to report sexual abuse to the authorities.

Idaho Poison Control: 800-860-0620

Boys Town: 800-448-3000

24 hr hotline serving children, youth and families in crisis. Accredited by the American Association on Suicidology.

Covenant house Nine-line: 800-999-9999

National hotline for teenagers focusing on runaways, physical and sexual abuse and drug-related crisis situations

National Runaway switchboard 800-621-4000

Provides counseling for runaways and helps to find shelters.

National Youth Crisis Hotline 800-448-4663

24 hr referral hotline for youth in emotional crisis 800 hit - line

RAINN 800-656-HOPE

Specializing in rape abuse and Incest.

Child-Help USA 800-422-4453

A national Child Abuse Hotline that provides crisis counseling, info and referrals

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678

Handles sexual abuse, prostitution and pornography involving children and receives reports of missing children.

Nationals HIV & AIDS Hotline 800-342-2437

Provides risk assessment for people concerned about their own possible risks, locates HIV testing sites and HIV counseling.