Emergency & 24/7 Crisis Helplines
Life-Threatening Emergency
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Call 911 🆘
For any situation involving immediate physical danger, medical emergency, or safety concern.
General Crisis Support
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or Text: 988
🌐 988lifeline.org
Free, 24/7 support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises. -
Crisis Text Line
📱 Text HELLO to 741741
🌐 crisistextline.org
Free, 24/7 text support from trained crisis counselors.
Teen-Specific Helplines
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Teen Line (Run by teens, for teens)
📞 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)
📱 Text: "TEEN" to 839863 (6–9 PM PST)
🌐 teenlineonline.org
Talk about anything—bullying, depression, relationships, or family issues. -
Your Life Your Voice (Boys Town National Hotline)
📞 1-800-448-3000
🌐 yourlifeyourvoice.org
Help for teens struggling with anything from anxiety to abuse.
Online Harassment & Cyberbullying
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StopBullying.gov – Cyberbullying Help
🌐 stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying
Steps to report bullying, harassment, and protect your safety online. -
CyberTipline (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)
📞 1-800-843-5678
🌐 cybertipline.org
Report online predators, sextortion, or suspicious activity involving minors.
Abuse, Neglect, and Safety at Home
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National Child Abuse Hotline
📞 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
🌐 childhelphotline.org
Confidential help for abuse, neglect, and unsafe home situations. -
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
📞 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
🌐 rainn.org
24/7 chat or phone support for sexual assault survivors.
LGBTQ+ Teen Support
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The Trevor Project
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text "START" to 678678
🌐 thetrevorproject.org
Free, confidential help for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis or questioning identity.