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Immediate Crisis Resources

If you’re experiencing a crisis, please reach out to professional services that can offer immediate help. Hoo is not a crisis intervention service, but these resources are available 24/7:

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• 📞 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Call or text 988 (24/7 support for emotional distress or suicidal crisis)
  Website: www.988lifeline.org

• 💬 Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 support for any type of crisis)
  Website: www.crisistextline.org

• 🧠 SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Abuse & Mental Health)
  Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (24/7 support, free and confidential)
  Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

• 🌈 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support)
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online
  Website: www.thetrevorproject.org

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET)
  Website: www.nami.org/help

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Domestic Violence and Abuse Hotlines

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• 💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 (24/7 support)
  Website: www.thehotline.org

• 🧡 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  Call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453) (24/7 support for child abuse)
  Website: www.childhelp.org

• 🖤 RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
  Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) (24/7 support for sexual assault survivors)
  Website: www.rainn.org

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Specialized Support Hotlines

• US Veterans Crisis Line
  Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255 (24/7 support for veterans)
  Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net

• 🌐 National Human Trafficking Hotline
  Call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to 233733 (24/7)
  Website: humantraffickinghotline.org

• 🏳️‍🌈 LGBT National Hotline
  Call 1-888-843-4564 (Mon-Fri, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. PT)
  Website: www.lgbthotline.org

• 💛 National Eating Disorders Helpline
  Call or text 1-800-931-2237 or chat online (varied hours)
  Website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

• 👵 Elder Abuse Hotline
  Call 1-800-677-1116 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET)
  Website: eldercare.acl.gov

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International Resources

• 🌍 Befrienders Worldwide (Global Suicide Prevention)
  Find local support helplines in your country:
  Website: www.befrienders.org

• Talk Suicide Canada
  Call 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 p.m. – 12 a.m. ET)
  Website: www.talksuicide.ca

• Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
  Call 116 123 (24/7 free support)
  Website: www.samaritans.org

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*These resources are provided to ensure that help is always within reach. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or one of the hotlines listed above.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What kind of support does Hoo provide?

Hoo offers comforting and friendly conversations through our Night Owl Advisors. We provide companionship, not professional counseling or therapy.

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2. Is Hoo available 24/7?

Yes! Our Night Owl Advisors are here for you any time you need a comforting voice.

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3. What if I need professional mental health help?

We encourage anyone in need of professional help to contact the resources listed above. Hoo is not a substitute for therapy or crisis intervention.

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Need More Help? Reach Out to Us

If you have questions about our services or need additional resources, feel free to contact us:

• Email: [support@hoo.com]

• Phone: [Customer Service Number]

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We’re here to make sure you always have someone to turn to.