Or perhaps your boss has handed you a hot lead from Lapland--will anyone be in the office to take your call?

You can also check the phone book under "mental health," "health," "social services," "hotlines," or "physicians" for phone numbers and addresses.

The 411 Hospital set up its accidental pregnancy hotline for teenagers about two years ago.

And if you call the White House to complain, you get the hotline in India.

The reason both organizations want to restrict these groups is because they charge high termination rates and partner with adult hotlines and free conference calling centers to further drive traffic.