If you need help now
This site is not monitored around the clock and is not an emergency service.
An emotional crisis
Call or text 988, any time. For Spanish, press 2 when you call or text AYUDA.
Call 988If you worry a child is being hurt
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is open every day, and its site lists how to reach a counselor. Call 911 if a child is in danger now.
Go to ChildhelpAfter the crisis
When the worst has passed, write to us. We say whether we have an opening and, if not, give you names of colleagues.
Write to us