Hotlines and Helplines
The following are toll-free hotlines which provide assistance to victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and related issues like suicide and depression.National Sexual Assault Hotline (Operated by RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Free, confidential counseling for sexual assault victims.
USA National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
The hotline is staffed with professional counselors and provides confidential assistance to children and parents, offering crisis intervention, information, literature and referrals.
Stop It Now! Helpline
1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
The helpline is answered by trained staff and is for individuals who have questions or concerns about child sexual abuse, and/or any inappropriate sexual behavior between an adult and a child or between two children.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
The hotline provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
National Hopeline Network
The National Hopeline Network links crisis centers certified by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) under one easy-to-remember, toll-free number. A sophisticated computer system transfers the call to the closest participating crisis center based on the caller's area code.