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To Everyone Out There Who Sometimes Needs A Hand...
Over time, many people have written to The Legend and have asked for advice
on a great deal of topics that come about from life. Though we are all more than happy to lend an ear, sometimes, we cannot
provide the proper help for each person's problem. Therefore, the below list has been compiled for anyone who
would like to call. Most of these numbers allow anonymous callers to call in and ask for help and advice. While we will
continue to reply to as many e-mails as we possibly can to show our support during troubling times, there are many professionals
that may be more qualified to help.
I truly hope these numbers lend a proper hand. If you know any numbers that
you feel should be added to the list, please feel free to let us know and it will be added. Thank you.
"If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let
your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear."
- Buddha
What is a Crisis?
The Chinese Language contains two character
which, when taken together, connote the concept of crisis.
The first character, wei, indicates
a critical or precarious situation, while the second one, ji, means an opportunity or chance. Crisis intervention
is a process by which a counselor identifies, assesses and intervenes with the individual in crisis so as to restore balance
and reduce the effects of the crisis in his/her life. The individual is then connected with a resource and support network.
Thus, as the Chinese characters suggest, crisis
provides the opportunity to change or overcome a critical situation.
National Child Abuse
Hot Line: 1-800-422-4453
TDD: 1-800-222-4453
National Domestic Violence
Hot Line: 1-800-799-7233
TDD: 1-800-787-3224
National Runaway Switchboard
Hot Line: 1-800-621-4000
Alzheimer's Disease
Hot Line: 1-800-272-3900
American Kidney Foundation
Hot Line: 1-800-622-9010
National Arthritis Foundation
Hot Line: 1-800-283-7800
American Social Health Association (Health, Education STD Prevention)
Hot Line: 1-800-230-6039
National STD
Hot Line: 1-800-227-8922
Parental Stress
Help Line: 1-800-367-2543
Alcoholics Anonymous / Alateen Family Group Headquarters
Help Line: 1-800-4-AL-ANON
National HopeLine Network
Help Line: 1-800-SUICIDE
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hot Line: 1-800-656-HOPE
Victims of Crime Help Line
Help Line: 1-800-FYI-CALL
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