Help & Resources

SAFETY & FAMILY PROTECTION

  • Domestic Violence Hotline
    Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    Text: Text “START” to 88788
    Web: thehotline.org
    Safe, confidential support and local shelter information for those
    experiencing domestic abuse or relationship violence

    National Child Abuse Hotline
    Call: 1-800-422-4453
    Text: 1-800-422-4453
    Web: childhelphotline.org
    Specialized crisis intervention and information on child safety, and a
    buse prevention

    PA ChildLine (Keep Kids Safe)
    Call: 1-800-932-0313
    Text: N/A
    Web: keepkidssafe.pa.gov
    The official Pennsylvania hotline for reporting
    suspected child abuse or neglect

    National Runaway Safeline
    Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
    Text: N/A
    Web: 1800runaway.org
    Support and crisis resources for youth thinking about running away
    or currently on the streets, and their families

    Safe Haven Pennsylvania
    Call: 1-866-921-SAFE (7233)
    Text: N/A
    Web: secretsafe.org
    Guidance on the safe and legal surrender of a
    newborn at a hospital or police station without fear of prosecution

CRISIS & MENTAL
HEALTH SUPPORT

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call: 988
    Text: 988
    Web: 988lifeline.org
    Free, confidential support for individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
    Available 24/7

    Crisis Text Line
    Call: N/A
    Text: Text “PA” to 741741
    Web: crisistextline.org
    Connect with a trained crisis counselor via text for any mental health concern or stressful situation

    Veterans Crisis Line
    Call: 988 (Press 1)
    Text: 838255
    Web: veteranscrisisline.net
    Targeted support for Veterans, service members, and their families during a crisis

    SAMHSA National Helpline
    Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    Text: Zip Code to 435748
    Web: samhsa.gov
    Information and treatment referrals for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use challenges

SURVIVOR SUPPORT & SPECIALIZED SAFETY

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline
    Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
    Text: N/A
    Web: rainn.org
    Confidential support and connection to local service
    providers for medical and legal resources

    Human Trafficking Hotline
    Call: 1-888-373-7888
    Text: 233733
    Web: humantraffickinghotline.org
    Assistance for victims of sex or labor trafficking and
    an official portal to report tips

    Elder Abuse Hotline
  • Call: 1-800-490-8505
    Text: N/A
    Web: aging.pa.gov
    A 24-hour hotline to report suspected neglect or
    abuse of older Pennsylvanians

    PA Attorney General
  • Call: 1-800-441-2555
    Text: N/A
    Web: attorneygeneral.gov
    Help for citizens dealing with scams, fraud, and
    consumer protection issues

EMERGENCY & URGENT ASSISTANCE

  • Emergency Services
    Call: 911
    Text: N/A
    Web: None
    Immediate assistance for any life-threatening situation
    or crime in progress requiring police, fire, or medical
    dispatch

    PA 211 (Health & Human Services)
    Call: 211
    Text: N/A
    Web: pa211.org
    A statewide connection to local resources for food,
    housing, utility assistance, and community health
    services

    Poison Control Center
    Call: 1-800-222-1222
    Text: N/A
    Web: poison.org
    Expert medical guidance is provided 24/7 for accidental
    poisonings or chemical exposure