Warm Lines
Warmlines are local support lines run by peers who share the same experiences. They are a free and confidential alternative to crisis lines. Visit warmline.org for your local warmline number!
Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Crisis Text Line
- The Trevor Project
- Trans Lifeline
- Dial 2-1-1
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- StrongHearts Native Helpline
- The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline
- Caregiver Help Desk
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Text MHA to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line provides free, text-based support 24/7.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Dial 877-565-8860 for US and 877-330-6366 for Canada. Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
If you need assistance finding food, paying for housing bills, accessing free childcare, or other essential services, visit 211.org or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Run by the United Way.
For any victims and survivors who need support, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Call 1-844-762-8483. The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT.
Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
Contact Caregiver Action Network's Care Support Team by dialing 855-227-3640. Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET.
You should choose the hotline that is best for you. If you aren’t sure which helpline is best, or if you have concerns in more than one area, contact VictimConnect Resource Center by phone or text 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) or chat online.
To Learn more about other National Hotlines you can:
- Visit the VictimConnect Resource Map and search by category areas.
- Visit the National Hotline Consortium Partners page to learn about more hotline resources. If you would prefer to see a Full Hotline/Helpline list it is available for download.
- Download a full hotline/helpline list.
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
Hotline: 1 (800) 799 – 7233
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Hotline: 1 (866) 331 – 9474 | Text: 22522
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, text, and online chat.
Love is Respect offers information, support, and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
Hotline: 1 (844) 762 – 8483
Available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm CST via phone.
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe, anonymous, and confidential service for Native Americans experiencing domestic violence and dating violence.
Hotline: 1 (833) 723 – 3833 | Email: crisis@pathwaystosafety.org
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, and online chat.
Pathways to Safety International assists Americans experiencing interpersonal and gender based violence abroad.
Hotline: 1 (888) 843 – 4564 | Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Youth Talkline: 1 (800) 246 – 7743 | Senior Helpline: 1 (888) 234 – 7243
Hours vary, available via phone and online chat.
The LGBT National Help Center serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people by providing free and confidential peer support and local resources.
Email hotline: https://hotline.womenslaw.org/
The WomensLaw online helpline provides basic legal information, referrals, and emotional support for victims of abuse.
Sexual Assault
Hotline: 1 (800) 656-4673
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Hotline: 1 (877) 995 – 5247
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The DOD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service designed to provide sexual assault services for survivors, their loved ones, and other members of the DOD community.
Human Trafficking
Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 | Text: 233733
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
Children, Youth, and Teenagers
Hotline: 1 (800) 786 – 2929 | Email: info@1800runaway.org
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, forum, and online chat.
The National Runaway Safeline provides crisis and support services for homeless and runaway youth in the United States.
Hotline: 1 (800) 843 – 5678 | Cyber Tipline: http://www.missingkids.com/gethelpnow/cybertipline
NCMEC serves as a clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization.
Hotline: 1 (800) 422 – 4453
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and text.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
Hotline: 1 (800) 448 – 3000 | Text: Text VOICE to 20121 (hours vary)
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, text, and online chat.
Your Life Your Voice is a program of Boystown USA and is available to children, parents, and families who are struggling with self-harm, mental health disorders, and abuse.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Hotline: 1 (800) 950 – 6264 | Email: info@nami.org
Available Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
The NAMI Helpline assists individuals and families who have questions about mental health disorders, treatment, and support services.
Hotline: 1 (800) 662 – 4357
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone in English and Spanish.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders.
Contact the VictimConnect Hotline by phone at 1-855-4-VICTIM or by chat for more information or assistance in locating services that can help you or a loved one.