NATIONAL
HELP HOTLINES:
Childhelp
USA's National Child Abuse Hotline |
1-800-422-4453
(1-800-4ACHILD) |
| Childhelp USA is
a non-profit organization "dedicated to meeting the physical,
emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected
children." Its programs and services include this hotline,
which children can call with complete anonymity and confidentiality.
To know what to expect when you call, see How We Help. From the
site: "The Childhelp USAÆ National Child Abuse Hotline
is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Don't be afraid to call.
No one is silly or unimportant to us. If something is bothering
you or you want information, CALL!" To learn more about
reporting child abuse or neglect in your state, see Report Child
Abuse. |
Rape Abuse & Incest
National Network |
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1-800-656-4673
(HOPE) |
| RAINN is a national network of rape crisis
centers. This is an automated service that links callers to the
nearest rape crisis center automatically. Rape crisis centers
are staffed with trained volunteers and paid staff members who
also have knowledge of sexual abuse issues and services (though
sometimes they are not adequately prepared to refer male survivors).
All calls are confidential, and callers may remain anonymous
if they wish. |
National Domestic Violence/Abuse
Hotline |
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 TDD |
| This is a 24-hour-a-day
hotline, staffed by trained volunteers who are ready to connect
people with emergency help in their own communities, including
emergency services and shelters. The staff can also provide information
and referrals for a variety of non-emergency services, including
counseling for adults and children, and assistance in reporting
abuse. They have an extensive database of domestic violence treatment
providers in all US states and territories. Many staff members
speak languages besides English, and they have 24-hour access
to translators for approximately 150 languages. For the hearing
impaired, there is a TDD number. This is a good resource for
people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence
or abuse, or who suspect that someone they know is being abused
(though it is not perfect, and may not have the best number in
your area). All calls to the hotline are confidential, and
callers may remain anonymous |
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