National Hotlines & Resources
NATIONAL RESOURCES ARE FOR PREVENTION
and SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
AND OTHER ABUSE, TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE!
If you are in immediate danger, CALL 911,
or Military Law Enforcement.
DOMESTIC, DATING AND SEXUAL
VIOLENCE ARE NEVER OKAY.
In general, Hotlines have 3 things in common:
1) available to call 24/7, 365 days | 2) 100% confidential | 3) FREE
- You don’t need to be experiencing a crisis to contact a crisis hotline.
- At most of these hotlines, the volunteers and counselors who answer calls, texts and chat messages are trained to help someone in crisis.
- But you can also reach out if you’re feeling sad, anxious or stressed and don’t know where to turn.
- These hotlines also serve friends, family members and loved ones of someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis, domestic violence, abuse, addiction and many other issues.
- They can also make referrals.
Military Resources
“For 24-hour hotlines and other resources, please see our National Organizations Military page.”
https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/federal/military
From womenslaw.org –
“This page includes information about reporting and receiving help for domestic violence on military installations and information about military protection orders.
“The Department of Defense’s Family Advocacy Program reviewed this information for accuracy. Inclusion of this information does not imply endorsement of WomensLaw.org by the Department of Defense.”
https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/federal/domestic-violence-military
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, domestic violence,
suicidal thoughts or sexual assault, these are the numbers to call.
There are many hotlines that let you text or
live chat with someone, without ever placing a phone call.
ABUSE | RAPE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
CHILDREN | TEENS
CHILDHELP NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
1-800-422-4453
- For issues related to child abuse, Childhelp connects you with a professional counselors to help in a crisis, and provide information on how to get help. They offer phone support in 170 languages.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN
1-800-THE-LOST (24-hour Hotline)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: Home (missingkids.org)
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE HOTLINE
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE
1.800.799.SAFE (7233) | Live Chat
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
YOUTHLINE
1-877-968-8491 -or- TEXT teentoteen to 839863
https://oregonyouthline.org/about
- A free 24-hour crisis, support, and helpline for youth.
- YouthLine is a teen-to-teen youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide.
- YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat.
- The YouthLine is answered by teen volunteers daily from 4pm-10pm PST (and by adults at all other times!).
- Translation services are available upon request.
CRISIS #’s (Teens Under 18)
Girls and Boys Town 1-800-448-3000
Hearing Impaired 1-800-448-1833
Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663
Teen Hope Line 1-800-394-HOPE
CYBERCRIME
CYBER CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE
1-844-878-CCRI (2274)
https://www.cybercivilrights.org
- Posting Nude/Sexual Images Without Consent/”Revenge Porn” is a FEDERAL CRIME.
DOMESTIC ABUSE | VIOLENCE
NATIONAL DEAF HOTLINE
Video phone: 855.812.1001 | Instant messenger: DeafHotline
- Victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault who are deaf or hard of hearing
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- Anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, plus anyone concerned about a friend, family member or loved one can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- They offer support in more than 200 languages, and offer a confidential, secure online chat.
NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE
1.800.799.SAFE (7233) | Live Chat
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org
Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
Click here to enter your zip code:
Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
VictimConnect (victimconnect.org serves victims of crime in US (including assault, abuse,
domestic violence, teen dating violence, trafficking, stalking, etc.), and make local referrals
SUICIDE PREVENTION | MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
If you feel like you or someone you know is in immediate danger,
you should call 911 or go to an emergency room to get immediate help.
Explain that it is a psychiatric emergency and
ask for someone who is trained for these kinds of situations.
Crisis Text Line
Text Hello to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
- Crisis Text Line fields messages about suicidal thoughts, abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, bullying and more. What makes it unique is that it’s entirely text-based, which makes it easy for anyone who doesn’t feel comfortable or safe talking on the phone to use it.
- You can text 741741 in the US or UK (686868 in Canada), or message Crisis Text Line on Facebook for help. You’ll be matched with a volunteer counselor, who is supervised by a licensed, trained mental health professional.
IMAlive
Click for Live Chat with a trained and certified Crisis (Suicide) Intervention Specialist
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA
1-(800) 969-6MHA In crisis? Call: 1-800-273-TALK
NATIONAL HOPELINE NETWORK, SUIDICE & CRISIS HOTLINE
1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
- Hopeline provides support with trained counselors through this national hotline to prevent suicide.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
1-800-273-TALK (8255) | Spanish HOTLINE 1-888-628-9454 | TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- The National Suicide Prevention Hotline fields calls 24/7 for anyone with suicidal thoughts or who are in crisis. They offer help for Spanish-speakers and anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing. Their website also offers many resources to get help for yourself or someone you know.
SAMHSA’s NATIONAL HELPLINE
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration” -US Dept. of Health & Human Services)
TREVOR LIFELINE (LGBTQ+ Youth)
1-866-488-7386 -or- TrevorText – Text START to 678-678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
- LGBTQIA+ kids and teens can reach out to The Trevor Project for support during a crisis, if they are feeling suicidal or need a safe space to talk about any issue.
- You can also chat via their website or by texting START to 678678.
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HOTLINE
1.800.799.SAFE (7233) | Live Chat
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
TRAFFICKING (IN PERSONS)
BILATERAL SAFETY CORRIDOR COALITION 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
(US Southern Border & Mexico)
1-619-666-2757
NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE
1-888-373-7888 | TEXT 233-733
https://www.humantraffickinghotline.org
VICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR VICTIMS ASSISTANCE (NOVA)
1-800-879-6682
VICTIM CONNECT RESOURCE CENTER
Phone or text: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
Click here to enter your zip code:
Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
VictimConnect (victimconnect.org serves victims of crime in US (including assault, abuse,
domestic violence, teen dating violence, trafficking, stalking, etc.), and make local referrals
Additional Resources
- Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
- Click here to enter your zip code: Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
- Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
- VictimConnect (serves victims of crime in US (including assault, abuse, domestic violence, teen dating violence, trafficking, stalking, etc.), and make local referrals.
Mental Health Resources
- Hotline Numbers
- Mental Health Support, Resources & Information | HealthyPlace
- HelpGuide.org
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – by State List
- Mental Health America (MHA) – by State List
- More Information on Mental Health – By Topic
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, domestic violence,
suicidal thoughts or sexual assault, these are the numbers to call.
There are many hotlines that let you text or
live chat with someone, without ever placing a phone call.
Just a note: These are resources that we came across that may prove helpful to you.
Please understand, we ARE NOT recommending or endorsing any of them.
It is up to you to determine if they offer something you need and whether or not it is appropriate for your situation.
All of the National Organizations provide support services for victims and survivors, as well as many Resources for Prevention. These Resources are for everyone.
Please share with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, Human Resources at work, teachers and counselors, teens, clergy, and other people you know.
You might be able to prevent a crisis or help save someone’s life!
PLEASE REVIEW NATIONAL RESOURCES (National Organizations), AND SHARE!
Asian*black*disabled*hawaiian* lgbtq+ *latinx*Native American* Pacific Islander*many others
LEGAL SUPPORT and Additional Resources
- Advocates and Shelters | WomensLaw.org (drop-down menu for your State)
- Click here to enter your zip code: Find Domestic Violence and Abuse Help, Information and Stats (domesticshelters.org)
Domestic Violence Support | The National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
- National Organizations | WomensLaw.org (listed by subject matter)
- Chat Rooms and Message Boards | WomensLaw.org
- VictimConnect (serves victims of crime in US (including assault, abuse, domestic violence, teen dating violence, trafficking, stalking, etc.), and make local referrals.
Mental Health Resources
