Every phone number, shortcode, and link below was verified against each organization's own official page. These are support and reporting services — StopBullyingPro is not a crisis service and does not replace them.
Immediate danger or thoughts of self-harm
If someone is in physical danger right now, or a child is talking about or at risk of suicide or self-harm, do not wait — use these first.
911 — Emergency Services
24/7For immediate physical danger, a life-threatening emergency, or when someone is actively at risk of harming themselves or others.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7/365Free, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress — by phone, text, or chat. Spanish and Deaf/hard-of-hearing access available.
Official sourceCrisis Text Line
24/7Free, confidential mental-health support delivered entirely over text with a trained crisis counselor.
Official sourceThe Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
24/7/365Free, confidential crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ young people, by phone, text, or chat.
Official sourceAbuse, threats, or online exploitation
If a child is being abused, threatened, blackmailed, or has had sexual images shared, these are the right places to report — in addition to local police.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7Professional crisis counselors for child-abuse situations — for children, parents, and concerned adults.
Official sourceNCMEC CyberTipline
24/7National reporting line for child sexual exploitation, online enticement, and child sexual abuse material.
Official sourceTake It Down (NCMEC)
Free, anonymous tool to help remove or stop the sharing of nude or sexually explicit images of someone under 18. Images never leave the device.
Official sourceFBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The FBI's portal to report internet-enabled crime, including sextortion. For crimes against children, also report to NCMEC.
Official sourceIf a child is being blackmailed with images
If a young person is being exploited, they are the victim of a crime and should report it. They are not the one breaking the law — even if they sent something or accepted money or a game credit.
Learn more & find your state's laws
StopBullying.gov
The official U.S. government hub (HHS) on what bullying and cyberbullying are, how to respond, and a state-by-state laws map.
StopBullying.gov — Get Help Now
Official guidance on getting help and responding to bullying right away.
StopBullying.gov — Laws & Policies
Look up your state's anti-bullying laws and required school policies.
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center
Free bullying-prevention resources for students, families, and educators (K-12).
Cyberbullying Research Center
Evidence-based fact sheets, statistics, and state-by-state analyses of bullying and sexting laws.
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