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Choose what is happening. Each service below is run by someone else; DNLH does not run a crisis line or answer urgent messages.
In danger right now
911 Emergency
For police, fire, or medical emergencies where someone is in immediate danger.
Suicide, crisis or emotional distress
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For anyone in emotional distress, a suicidal crisis, or worried about someone else.
Also: Spanish: call 988, press 2 · Spanish text: text 988, type Ayuda · Chat en español
“Your conversations are free and confidential.”
Crisis Text Line
For anyone who wants to text with a trained volunteer crisis counselor.
Also: Español: text HOLA to 741741
“Free, 24/7, confidential.”
988 Lifeline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
For Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing loss communities in crisis, including veterans.
Also: TTY: dial 711, then 988
“We're available 24/7 and confidential.”
Veterans Crisis Line
For Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them.
“You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.”
The Trevor Project
For LGBTQ+ young people who need crisis support.
Also: TTY: 1-866-803-3699
“When you text, chat, or call, all of your conversations are confidential.”
National Runaway Safeline
For young people who are thinking about running away, have run away, or are in crisis, and the adults who care about them.
“There is no charge for contacting us or accessing our online resources.”
Someone to talk to, not an emergency
California Peer-Run Warm Line
Non-emergency emotional support from peers for anyone living in California.
Teen Line
Peer support from trained teen volunteers for young people up to age 19.
Trans Lifeline Hotline
Peer support run by and for trans and nonbinary people, including people not in crisis.
Also: Español: call (877) 565-8860, press 2
“Everyone who contacts us is treated with respect, regardless of age, nationality, race/ethnicity, religion, orientation, socioeconomic status, immigration status, mental or physical ability, or body type, including intersex status. Also: 'No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)'.”
Violence, abuse or trafficking
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For anyone experiencing relationship abuse, or worried about someone who is.
Also: Deaf Hotline videophone: 1-855-812-1001
“Free. Confidential. 24/7.”
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
For survivors of sexual violence and the people supporting them.
“Trained support specialists provide confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish.”
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
For anyone concerned about or affected by child abuse, including children, parents, and adults who were abused as children.
“We will never ask for names, addresses, or personal details about you or anyone else.”
National Human Trafficking Hotline
For victims and survivors of labor or sex trafficking, and anyone with a tip or question about trafficking.
Also: TTY: 711
“All calls are confidential and answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates.”
StrongHearts Native Helpline
For Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic or sexual violence.
“StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives”
Immigration emergency
ICE Online Detainee Locator
For family members and lawyers trying to find out if an adult is held in ICE custody, and where.
FFI National Immigration Detention Hotline
For people held in immigration detention; families can share the code so a detained loved one can call free.
From a detention facility phone, dial 9233#“FFI's National Immigration Detention Hotline is unmonitored, meaning ICE and detention officials cannot legally listen to your calls to the hotline.”
California rapid response hotlines
To report immigration enforcement activity you see, and to reach local rapid response volunteers, find the hotline for your region.
San Mateo County rapid response hotline
San Mateo County residents: report immigration enforcement activity or get rapid response support. Funded by the County and run by Faith in Action.
Immigration Court Case Status (EOIR)
For people with a case in immigration court who want their next hearing date, location, or decision.
California Regional Network Hubs for Immigrant Families
For immigrant families in California looking for state-funded legal services and help in their region.
California Attorney General: Report Misconduct by Federal Agents
For anyone in California who wants to report misconduct by ICE, Border Patrol, or other federal agents, including with photos or video.
“Your contact information will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. You may also submit this form anonymously.”
Food, bills and local services
211
For anyone who needs help finding local food, housing, utility, health, or other services.
Also: California 211 directory
“Every call is completely confidential.”
USDA National Hunger Hotline
For anyone who needs help finding food assistance near them.
LIHEAP National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Hotline
For households that need help paying heating or cooling bills and want to find their local energy assistance program.
Eldercare Locator
For older adults and their families looking for local services.
Poison, treatment and disaster
Poison Help
For anyone with a question or emergency about a possible poisoning, medicine mistake, or chemical exposure.
“Get Fast, Free and Confidential Poison Help”
SAMHSA National Helpline
For people and families facing mental health or substance use issues who need treatment referrals and information.
Also: TTY: 1-800-487-4889
“SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish)”
Disaster Distress Helpline
For anyone in the U.S. and its territories feeling emotional distress after a natural or human-caused disaster.
Also: Español: call or text 1-800-985-5990, press 2
“SAMHSA will not sell your phone numbers to other parties.”
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
For pregnant and postpartum people dealing with mental health concerns.
“free, confidential”