Emergency Help Here
Resource information last reviewed: August 2026
If you’re hurting or don’t know who to talk to, someone is here for you — any time, day or night. You can also call if you’re worried about a friend or family member.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988lifeline.org
Call or Text: 988 (24/7)
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Spanish: press 2 or text “AYUDA” to 988
Free, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis, mental health distress, or substance use crisis — also for those concerned about a loved one.
If you’re in immediate danger, call your local emergency services first.
United States: 911
Europe (most countries): 112
United Kingdom: 999 (or 112)
Other countries: Use your local emergency number.
🌐 Europe Emergency Number — 112
🇫🇷 France — 119 (Child Abuse) | 3919 (Violence Against Women)
🇩🇪 Germany — 0800 111 0 550 (Child Helpline)
🇮🇹 Italy — 1-96-96 (Child Helpline)
🇪🇸 Spain — 116 111 (Child Helpline)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Emergency & Crisis Response
If you or someone you know needs support, wants to report abuse, or is concerned about sexual assault, child abuse, exploitation or human trafficking, trusted help is available. Use the resources below to find confidential support and reporting options.
United States
National Human Trafficking Hotline
A free, confidential resource available 24 hours a day for people who may be experiencing human trafficking or who are concerned about someone else. The hotline can help identify options and connect people with services throughout the United States.
Phone: 1-888-373-7888
Text: HELP to 233733
Website: humantraffickinghotline.org
RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline
Free and confidential 24/7 support provided by trained specialists working with a nationwide network of sexual assault service providers.
Phone: 800-656-4673
Online Chat: online.rainn.org
Spanish: rainn.org/es
Website: rainn.org
Cast — Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking
Los Angeles County-based crisis response and long-term services for survivors of human trafficking.
24-Hour Hotline: 888-539-2373
Website: castla.org
Safe Helpline
A confidential 24/7 sexual assault support resource created specifically for members of the U.S. military community, including service members, dependents, and Department of Defense civilians.
Phone: 877-995-5247
Website: safehelpline.org
National Runaway Safeline
Confidential 24/7 support for young people who have run away, are considering leaving home, or are experiencing homelessness. The organization also operates the Home Free program for eligible young people.
Phone: 1-800-786-2929
Website: 1800runaway.org
Canada
Cybertip.ca
Canada’s national tipline for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. Cybertip.ca is a reporting resource rather than a crisis-support line.
Report Online: cybertip.ca/en/report
VictimLink BC
A 24/7 toll-free service for victims of crime in British Columbia and Yukon, available by phone or text in many languages.
Phone: 1-800-563-0808
SASC Ottawa
Sexual assault crisis support serving women and gender-diverse survivors in Ottawa, with services designed to be inclusive of disabled, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ2++ survivors.
24/7 Support Line: 613-234-2266
Office: 613-725-2160
TTY: 613-725-1657
Email: info@sascottawa.com
Website: sascottawa.com
United Kingdom & Ireland
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Free sexual violence support available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The organization also helps visitors locate their nearest Rape Crisis Centre.
24/7 Support Line: 0808 500 2222
Website: rapecrisis.org.uk
Rape Crisis Scotland
National support for anyone age 13 or older who has been affected by sexual violence, regardless of gender or when the violence occurred.
Phone: 08088 01 03 02
Text: 07537 410 027
Website: rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Nexus Northern Ireland
Specialist crisis and counselling support for people affected by sexual abuse and sexual violence in Northern Ireland.
Phone: 028 9032 6803
Website: nexusni.org
South Africa
Thuthuzela Care Centres
Hospital-based, one-stop rape crisis centers operating throughout South Africa. Services can include forensic medical examinations, counselling, and assistance with the justice process.
GBV Command Centre
A government-run gender-based violence support resource designed to provide assistance and referrals, including access from basic mobile phones.
USSD: *120*7867#
TEARS Foundation
Provides crisis support and referrals for people affected by rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence in South Africa.
USSD: *134*7355#
Help in the United States
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
hotline.rainn.org
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) (24/7)
Text “HOPE” to 64673
Chat: hotline.rainn.org
English & Spanish
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Routes callers to the nearest local sexual assault service provider.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
humantraffickinghotline.org
Call 1-888-373-7888 (24/7)
TTY: 711
Text “HELP” or “BeFree” to 233733
Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org | 200+ languages
Support for trafficking victims and survivors, and a tipline to report suspected labor or sex trafficking.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
childhelphotline.org
Call or Text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) (24/7)
Chat: childhelphotline.org | 170+ languages
Crisis counseling and resources for child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and trauma. For children, adult survivors, parents, and concerned community members.
DoD Safe Helpline – For military
SafeHelpline.org
Call 1-877-995-5247 (24/7, same worldwide via DSN;
Backup line: 202-540-5962
Online chat: SafeHelpline.org | Safe Helpline mobile app (free worldwide)
Confidential, anonymous crisis support specifically for the U.S. military community (active duty, National Guard, Reserves, DoD civilians, and military family members) of any gender affected by sexual assault. Special online group sessions for men every Sunday, 1–3 p.m. ET. Operated by RAINN on behalf of the Department of Defense.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
https://CyberTipline.org
Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) (24/7)
Online reports: CyberTipline.org
Report missing children, child sexual exploitation, online enticement, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material. Especially relevant if the survivor was a minor at the time.
National Runaway Safeline
1800RUNAWAY.org
Call or Text 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) (24/7)
Chat: 1800RUNAWAY.org
Crisis intervention for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families. Offers free Greyhound bus tickets home to qualifying youth ages 12–21 (Home Free program).
StrongHearts Native Helpline
strongheartshelpline.org
Call or Text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) (24/7)
Chat: strongheartshelpline.org
Culturally appropriate domestic, dating, and sexual violence support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988lifeline.org
Call or Text: 988 (24/7)
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
Spanish: press 2 or text “AYUDA” to 988
Free, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis, mental health distress, or substance use crisis — also for those concerned about a loved one.
Where to Get Help or Direct Someone in Crisis (LGBTQ+)
These organizations specifically serve LGBTQ+ and homeless youth:
- The Trevor Project Free, confidential crisis counseling and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25, 24/7 by phone, text, or chat. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org. (U.S. only. Counselors may contact child welfare or emergency services in specific cases of abuse or imminent suicide.)
- Covenant House Emergency shelter, housing, food, health care, and job support for young people experiencing homelessness or trafficking across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, with LGBTQ+ youth welcomed by policy. Find your nearest location at covenanthouse.org. (Each site has its own 24/7 intake line; there is no national crisis number.)
- Ali Forney Center New York City Only – Emergency and transitional housing, medical care, mental health services, and job training for LGBTQ+ young people ages 16–24 in New York City. Intake: 212-206-0574 or intakes@aliforneycenter.org / aliforneycenter.org
- National Runaway Safeline — Confidential 24/7 crisis support, safety planning, and family reconnection for youth who have run away, are considering it, or are already on the street, plus free travel home through the Home Free program for ages 12–21. Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) / 1800runaway.org
- LGBT National Youth Talkline — Peer support by phone and chat for LGBTQ+ people 25 and under, staffed by volunteers who share the same identities. Call 1-800-246-7743, Monday–Friday 2–11 PM ET and Saturday noon–5 PM ET. (Confidential; volunteers do not contact emergency services on a caller’s behalf.)
Help in Europe & International
Europe & International
- Europe Emergency Number — 112
- France — 119 (Child Abuse) | 3919 (Violence Against Women)
- Germany — 0800 111 0 550 (Child Helpline)
- Italy — 1-96-96 (Child Helpline)
- Spain — 116 111 (Child Helpline)
- United Kingdom — NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
International & Global Reporting
- International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) — www.icmec.org
- Interpol — Report international child sexual exploitation or missing persons via your national police or Interpol
Whistleblowers
If you have critical information about trafficking networks, predatory rehoming, or organized exploitation and want to report it safely, please use the Whistleblowers page. Your information will be handled with care and can make a significant impact.