Choose the kind of urgent help you need. This page is intentionally short.
Select the closest statement. Each path gives you a practical first step and then routes you to a small number of relevant services.
Call 911 or your local emergency number. If speaking is unsafe, use available text or silent options in your area.
Call 911 or your local emergency number. If speaking is unsafe, use available text or silent options in your area.
Safety, privacy, money, transportation, children, pets, identity, immigration, disability, or timing.
You do not need to contact every organization on this page.
Review the curated starting points below and choose one organization to contact.
See starting pointsLook for local domestic violence shelter, emergency housing, hospital, public place, or trusted person.
Look for local domestic violence shelter, emergency housing, hospital, public place, or trusted person.
Safety, privacy, money, transportation, children, pets, identity, immigration, disability, or timing.
You do not need to contact every organization on this page.
Review the curated starting points below and choose one organization to contact.
See starting pointsUse text, chat, a safer device, or ask a trusted person to contact help.
Use text, chat, a safer device, or ask a trusted person to contact help.
Safety, privacy, money, transportation, children, pets, identity, immigration, disability, or timing.
You do not need to contact every organization on this page.
Review the curated starting points below and choose one organization to contact.
See starting pointsTake people, medication, identification, keys, phone, and essential documents before replaceable property.
Take people, medication, identification, keys, phone, and essential documents before replaceable property.
Safety, privacy, money, transportation, children, pets, identity, immigration, disability, or timing.
You do not need to contact every organization on this page.
Review the curated starting points below and choose one organization to contact.
See starting pointsYou do not need to contact every organization. Choose the service closest to what is happening right now.
Police, fire, or ambulance response for immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency.
Live advocates can help with crisis support, safety planning, and referrals to local services.
Confidential support, information, and referrals for sexual assault or abuse, whether it happened recently or in the past.
Free, confidential support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, mental health struggles, substance-use concerns, or when you need someone to talk to.