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The following list shows the Dewey Decimal numbers for nonfiction books on a variety of topics.  If you need help locating information on any subject, please ask an Amarillo Public Library staff member for assistance.  Your privacy is respected and all inquiries are confidential. 

 

Topic

Dewey Decimal Location 24/7 Help



Abuse
362.76, 362.82
Suicide & Crisis Helpline
Abusive Relationships / Domestic Violence
362.8292, 616.8582
Call or Text 988
Alcohol / Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse
362.29, 613.8
 
Anger & Anger Management
152.47
Crisis Text Lin (US Only)
Anxiety
152.46, 616.8522
 Text HELLO to 741741
Body Changes
612.6, 613.042, 613.0433, 618.175
 
Bullying
302.3, 371.58
National Runaway Safeline
Career Guidance
331.702
800-786-2929
Censorship
363.31
1800runaway.org
Depression
616.8527
 
Divorce
306.89, 346.7301
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Drugs and Medications
615.1
www.niaaa.nih.gov
Eating Disorders
616.8526
 
Friendship
158.25, 177.62
Planned Parenthood National Hotline
GED
373.1262
800-230-7526
Grief and Bereavement
155.937
plannedparenthood.org
Hate Crimes / Hatred
152.4, 364.15
 
Health / Hygiene / Fitness
613, 613.7
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Learning Disorders
616.85889, 618.92
800-799-7233 (SAFE)
Legal Rights
346.73
Text START to 88788
LGBTQIA
306.76
ndvh.org
Mental Health
362.2, 616.8
 
Pregnancy / Parenting
306.874, 618.2
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Rape / Sexual Assault
362.883, 364.153
800-622-2255
Relationships / Marriage
306.73, 646.77
ncadd.org
Self-Esteem
155.2, 158.1
 
Self-Harm and Trauma
616.85
The Trevor Project Helpline (LGBTQIA)
Sex
612.6, 613.9
866-488-7386
STDs
616.951
Text START to 678678
Suicide 362.28
Online chat also available at thetrevorproject.org
Terrorism 303.625, 363.325  
    More resources at Teen Health and Wellness
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