Resources in the U.S.

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 As the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN provides free, confidential support, services, and information to survivors of sexual violence, available 24/7 by phone, chat, or text. They collaborate with over 1,100 local organizations nationwide to deliver support services and essential resources through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline and the Department of Defense’s Safe Helpline. They also have extensive resources on help and healing after assault, getting informed on assault and laws in your area, and showing support for survivors in your home or community. 

Phone: (800) 656-4673

SMS: 64673

https://www.rainn.org/

If you are a victim of nonconsensual pornography (also known as “revenge porn”), recorded sexual assault, or sextortion and you reside in the United States, please call the CCRI Crisis Helpline. Compassionate and cross-trained representatives can provide information, support, referrals, and non-legal advice. The toll-free CCRI Crisis Helpline is available 24/7, and interpretation is available in most languages.

Phone: (844) 878-2274

https://cybercivilrights.org/ccri-crisis-helpline/

Human trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor or services against his or her will. (Note that a minor induced into commercial sex acts is considered human trafficking regardless of the presence of force, fraud, or coercion.) The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available first and foremost to help those in crisis. The hotline is available and confidential 24/7 in English, Spanish, texting, chatting, and teletyping. NHTH also maintains an online referral directory that is made up of anti-human trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking, as well as those that provide resources and opportunities in the anti-trafficking field. If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, NHTH is available to provide the support you need.

Phone: (888) 373-7888

SMS: 233733

 TTY: 711

(Teletype number for those deaf or hard-of-hearing)

https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

NDVH serves all those affected by relationship abuse. Call their hotline or visit their website for free help, 24/7, confidentially. *Please keep in mind that at times, due to high demand, callers may experience longer wait times to connect with a live advocate. If you are unable to wait safely or aren’t ready to call, chat, or text — you can search their directory of local providers for resources and support in your area. 

NDVH's website is a great tool to help you identify abuse, plan for safety, support others, and find ways to get involved. 

Because everyone deserves healthy relationships.

Phone: (800) 799-7233

SMS: 88788

https://www.thehotline.org/

 A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect was launched in 2007 as the first 24-hour resource for teens experiencing dating violence and relationship abuse, serving teens in all of the U.S. and its territories. love is respect advocates are trained on issues related to healthy relationships, dating abuse, and crisis intervention, and are available 24/7 for one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.

Whether you’re in a relationship, starting something new, or just thinking about dating, remember you have the right to: privacy, both online and off; feel safe and respected; decide who you want to date—or not date; choose when, if, and who you have sex with; say no at any time (to sex, to drugs or alcohol, to a relationship, etc.), even if you’ve said yes before; leave a relationship that isn’t right or healthy for you; and live free from violence and abuse. 

Phone: (866) 331-9474

SMS: 22522

https://www.loveisrespect.org/

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline understands that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are available for you through calls, chats, and texts. You are not alone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Their skilled, judgment-free counselors are there to provide confidential, compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is made up of an expansive network of over 200 local – and state–funded crisis contact centers located across the United States and its territories, providing the specialized care of a local community with the support of a national network. (i.e. - At-risk individuals across the country only need to know a single, simple phone number and name but calls to the 988 Lifeline are routed to local centers. Local crisis centers are familiar with community mental health resources, and can therefore provide referrals to local services.) This unity also enables the 988 Lifeline to assure that centers are accredited, provide training for counselors, and disseminate standards and best practices.

Phone/SMS: 988

https://988lifeline.org/

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Crisis Hotline is a safe and inclusive space for those concerned about or affected by child abuse. It specializes in child welfare and the impact of abuse on survivors' and loved ones’ mental well-being. Counselors provide support, reporting guidance (if applicable), coping resources, and crisis counseling to helpseekers. The hotline is staffed by live crisis counselors who all have a college education and experience with child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment. The hotline also has a database of over 10,000 national, local, and international resources to help you connect with additional services, and interpretation services for 170 languages on crisis calls. The Childhelp hotline is available, free, and confidential 24/7. 

*(Please note the Childhelp Hotline is NOT a reporting line for child abuse. However, if you disclose identifying information and location of a child under age 18 being harmed (or otherwise as required by law), they may have to provide information you have given to the appropriate authorities.)

Phone: (800) 422-4453

SMS: (800) 422-4453

https://childhelphotline.org/

Stop It Now!'s purpose is to prevent the sexual abuse of children through direct support, information, and resources to take actions that protect children before they are harmed. They offer free and confidential support and information over the phone and through online chat. They offer help to everyone in United States who may be looking for support with abuse or domestic violence, sexual abuse, and supporting a survivor or family member. They have trained counselors who listen with empathy and understanding, and work together with callers to find a meaningful way forward. They are dedicated to helping everyone, regardless of age, gender, religious views, or nationality. 

Stop It Now! also provides prevention training on their website through free and paid resources.

Phone: 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)

https://www.stopitnow.org/

 The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation. If you are a victim or searching for a victim, please reach out or search their database and relevant resources. Learn more about how you can help at their website.

Phone: (800) 843-5678

https://www.missingkids.org/

Teen Line is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support via phone, text message, and email for teens around the world. They help youth in the United States and worldwide (via email) who may require support with abuse, anxiety, bullying, depression, eating & body image issues, family issues, gender & sexual identity issues, grief & loss, loneliness, pregnancy & abortion issues, relationships, school or work issues, self-harm thoughts, sexual abuse, stress, substance use, suicidal ideation, supporting a friend or family member, PTSD, and other trauma. Regardless of what you're experiencing, whether it's a mental health crisis or wellbeing support, they will support you for free. 

Phone: (800) 852-8336

SMS: 839863

https://teenlineonline.org/

 Since 1969, Parents Anonymous (the host of the National Parent & Youth Helpline) has supported the personal growth journey of millions of parents, children, and youth across the nation by fostering resilience and supporting parents, children, and youth. Their programs contribute to lasting positive change that uplifts families and neighborhoods across the country. 

The goal of the National Parent & Youth Helpline is to provide support and guidance to all those in need of it. If you are struggling or seeking immediate support and guidance as a parent, caregiver, child, or youth, the Helpline is available as a dedicated resource for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Helpline’s dedicated specialists are always ready to assist.

Phone/SMS: (855) 427-2736

http://www.nationalparentyouthhelpline.org/

  The LGBT National Youth Talkline offers a free and confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak to highly trained counselors about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues; coming out issues; relationship concerns; family, bullying, and school issues; HIV/AIDS anxiety; safer sex information; eating and body image issues; anxiety, depression, and suicide concerns; sexual abuse and domestic violence; trauma; and PTSD. They offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and Canada. They do not report calls to outside organizations, record or keep recordings of chats or calls, or outsource calls.  The LGBT National Youth Talkline offers help over the phone and through online chat. 

Phone: 1-800-246-7743

https://www.lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline

 YouthLine is a free peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for youth up to age 24. YouthLine is staffed by youth volunteers and young adult interns who undergo extensive training and are supervised by highly skilled clinicians. Youthline believes that youth are uniquely suited to support other youth because they know what it is like to be a young person today. In addition to their help, support, and crisis line, YouthLine is a youth development program offering mentorship, skill- building, and workforce development for their volunteers and interns. They also promote positive youth mental health virtually and in-person through social media, awareness-raising, and lessons in middle and high schools to destigmatize mental health needs and encourage youth to reach out for help when they need it.

Youth-aged friends are available to help daily from 4-10 p.m. Pacific Time. (Adults are available by phone at all other times.) 

YouthLine calls, texts, chats, and email responses are provided in English. Translation is available for phone calls through a live interpreter. They can also help find available resources in languages other than English when requested.

Phone: (877) 968-8491

SMS: 839863

https://www.theyouthline.org/

Note: YouthLine is confidential to a point: while they will never share conversations had on the lines, they, like most, are mandatory reporters. If a young person is experiencing or has experienced abuse, neglect, or assault, or if there are immediate safety concerns, YouthLine may contact other agencies to ensure the best support and safety for the young person in crisis.

Boys Town is a nonprofit organization that provides resources for children, parents, and families in times of need. Specifically, they focus on teen and children's issues, from everyday stresses to more serious conditions like depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, etc. They host a free, confidential call center, texting line, email communications, curated online message board, educational videos and posts, etc.  Boys Town also offers a vast library of expert-backed parenting resources, from guides and articles to videos and quick tips. Drawing on 100 years of real-world experience with families, their Parenting Principles help parents, grandparents, and guardians support children of all ages. Phone/TTY: (800) 448-3000SMS: 20121

• https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/

(Please know that the texting service is intended for pre-teens, teens, and young adults.)  

VictimConnect Resource Center is a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. Visitors to the hotline can receive research-based and trauma-informed services and referrals in over 200 languages. NCVC’s Victim Assistance Specialists receive extensive training and mentoring to provide emotional support, information, and referrals that empower visitors as they navigate the physical, emotional, legal, and financial consequences of crime. This is a weekday phone, chat, and text-based referral helpline for all victims of crime in the U.S. and its territories.

Phone/SMS: (855) 484-2846

https://victimconnect.org/get-help/