What crisis lines are available 24/7?

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741), The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ youth, and the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Where do I report online exploitation of a minor?

Report to NCMEC's CyberTipline, use Take It Down for images of someone under 18, and file with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.

How do I find my state's anti-bullying law?

Every U.S. state has an anti-bullying law that sets out what schools must do. You can look yours up on StopBullying.gov's state map.

State & national resource directory

Trusted national help lines, reporting services, and how to find your state's anti-bullying law.

In a crisis

911 for immediate danger. Call or text 988 for a mental-health crisis. Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741.

Crisis & support (24/7)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988.
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-422-4453.

Reporting exploitation

NCMEC CyberTipline — report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678.
Take It Down (images of someone under 18) — takeitdown.ncmec.org.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center — ic3.gov.

Learn & prevent

StopBullying.gov — the U.S. government's hub (HHS).
PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center — family-facing resources.
Cyberbullying Research Center — fact sheets and research.

Find your state's law

Every U.S. state has an anti-bullying law that sets out what schools must do. Look yours up on StopBullying.gov's state map.

Good to know

Our Get help now page links each of these with full details — and every phone number and link was verified against the organization's own official page.

Authoritative sources

StopBullying.gov — State laws & policies

Frequently asked questions

What crisis lines are available 24/7?: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741), The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ youth, and the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Where do I report online exploitation of a minor?: Report to NCMEC's CyberTipline, use Take It Down for images of someone under 18, and file with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
How do I find my state's anti-bullying law?: Every U.S. state has an anti-bullying law that sets out what schools must do. You can look yours up on StopBullying.gov's state map.

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

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