If you need help right now

Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress, including thoughts of suicide. Operators are trained mental-health counselors. Available in English, Spanish, and ASL via video.

Free, confidential, 24/7 support for survivors of sexual violence and their families. RAINN routes you to a trained staff member at a local affiliate near you.

The active national helpline for eating disorders, staffed by licensed clinicians and serving people of all genders and ages. The Alliance also maintains the most current treatment-finder for the United States. (Note: the older NEDA helpline was permanently discontinued in 2023; the Alliance is the active replacement national resource.)

24/7 professional crisis counselors for any concern about a child's safety — abuse, neglect, or fear that something is wrong. Counselors offer crisis intervention, information, and referrals to local resources.

24/7 confidential help for victims and survivors of human trafficking, and for community members reporting tips. Operators speak more than 200 languages.

24/7 crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ young people. Phone, text, and online chat. Counselors are trained on the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Culturally appropriate, confidential support for Native American and Alaska Native survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence. Advocates have specialized knowledge of tribal communities and resources.

The FBI's online portal for reporting internet-enabled crimes against children and adults — including online enticement, sextortion, and child exploitation. Reports go directly to the FBI and are routed to the appropriate field office.

If you need to talk to a federal investigator in person, the FBI has 56 field offices across the United States. Use the directory to find the office nearest to you and call them directly — most field offices have agents who specialize in crimes against children.