Hotlines and Help Lines

Our Hotline is dedicated to preventing child abuse and supporting abused children. It is primarily funded by individuals and companies like you, and has given assistance to more than 2 million callers.

Call or text: 1-800-422-4453

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis, connecting people in crisis to trained Crisis Counselors. Our first priority is helping people move from a hot moment to a cool calm, guiding you to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. YOU = our priority.

Text: HOME to 741741

Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

Call: 1-800-799-7233
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Text: START to 88788

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will.

Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733

Parents or guardians with problems relating to their children do not hesitate to call us. Trained volunteer counselors offer a way to relieve stress in an environment which is non-judgmental along with being sympathetic. We offer support to anyone seeking it no matter how big or small. We offer a translation service so if you, or someone you know, needs a translator please don't hesitate to call us!

Call: 1-800-632-8188

The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgmental.

Call: 1-800-786-2929

The National Sexual Assault Hotline was the nation’s first decentralized hotline, connecting those in need with help in their local communities. It’s made up of a network of independent sexual assault service providers, vetted by RAINN, who answer calls to a single, nationwide hotline number. Since it was first created in 1994, the National Sexual Assault Hotline has helped more than 2 million people affected by sexual violence.

Call: 1-800-656-4673

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since its inception, the Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention.

Call: 988

If you or a friend are a young person on the streets or are in danger in any way, Covenant House can provide immediate assistance.

Teens are available to help daily from 4-10pm Pacific Time (adults are available by phone at all other times).

YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Contact us with anything that may be bothering you. No problem is too big or too small for the YouthLine!

Call: 877-968-8491
Text: TEEN2TEEN to 839863

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud or coercion to control another person for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts or soliciting labor or services against his/her will.

Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733

The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgmental.

Call: 1-800-786-2929

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Call: 1-866-488-1386
Text: START to 678-678

Support for service members, veterans, and their families that is independent of any branch of the military or government.

Our Military Helpline operates 24/7/365 and gives free, confidential support to service members, veterans and their families. Answered by veterans and others trained in military culture, our crisis lines offer compassionate, non-judgmental support and, where appropriate, connect people with the referrals, resources, or treatment they need through tough times.

Call: 888-457-4838
Text: MIL1 to 839863 (M-F, 2-6pm PT)