Emergency & crisis resources

If someone is in immediate danger, this isn’t the place to start — call 911. For a mental-health crisis, call or text 988. Here are the verified crisis and reporting lines, available 24/7.

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Call 911 Call or text 988 Text HOME to 741741 All crisis resources

What to do

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Immediate danger — 911
If a child is being hurt or threatened right now, call 911.
2
Mental-health crisis — 988
Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime, or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).
3
LGBTQ+ youth — The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678.
4
Exploitation of a minor — NCMEC
Report to the CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678; use Take It Down for images of someone under 18.
5
Online crime — FBI IC3
Report internet crimes at ic3.gov.

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General information — not legal advice

This page is general information to help you get organized, not legal or mental-health advice, and it doesn't guarantee any outcome. Laws and policies vary and change. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional or the relevant agency. In an emergency call 911; for a mental-health crisis call or text 988.

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