ACF provides funding for nationwide crisis hotlines for child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking and runaways to connect victims to local resources and support.
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ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Hotline: 800-422-4453
Availability 24/7| Via phone and text
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources in over 170 languages. All calls are confidential.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Availability: 24/7 | Via phone, TTY 1-800-787-3224, 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.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Hotline: 888-373-7888
Text: 233733
Availability: 24/7 | Via phone and text
The National Human Trafficking Hotline serves 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 in more than 200 languages.
National Runaway Safeline
Hotline: 800-786-2929
Email: info@1800runaway.org
Availability: 24/7 | Via phone, email, forum, and online chat
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) supports runaway and homeless youth and youth who are thinking of running away. NRS will listen to your story and give you reliable, confidential support tailored to your specific needs.
Other Helpful Hotlines
- Find Substance Abuse Treatment - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline - 800-950-NAMI
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Hotline - 800-843–5678
- National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline - 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline - 800-273-8255