These are services that can act on this kind of situation in the United States. Each listing shows when we last checked it.
If a child is in danger now, call emergency services in the United States.
Crisis support · United States
Verified 30 Oct 2026Call or text 988, or chat online
Free and confidential support from trained counsellors for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, or worried about someone else.
Child helpline · United States
Verified 30 Oct 2026Call or text 1-800-422-4453
Crisis counselling, information and referrals for children and adults worried about child abuse. Its site also lists the child protective services reporting number for each US state.
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026A directory of child helplines around the world, listed by country with their contact details. Child helplines are run by organisations in each country to listen to and support children and young people.
