Immediate danger or life-threatening emergency
If you cannot call, ask someone nearby or use your device's emergency feature.United States resources
You do not have to handle danger alone.
Choose the option that comes closest. You can contact a service even if you are unsure what to call the situation.
Call 911
Suicide, emotional crisis, or concern about a friend
Free and available 24/7/365 across the United States and its territories.Abuse, neglect, or an unsafe home
Childhelp can talk through options, safety planning, and how reporting works.Sexual assault or abuse
RAINN provides confidential support and connects people with local services.Dating abuse or relationship danger
love is respect supports teens, young adults, friends, and family.Online exploitation or sextortion involving a minor
Save evidence. Do not pay, send more images, or negotiate with the person threatening you.If you cannot safely involve a parent
Try another relative, teacher, counselor, nurse, coach, doctor, youth worker, librarian, friend’s parent you know well, or a specialist service above. Ask what they may be required to share before giving sensitive details.
If someone monitors your device
Use a safer device if possible. Quick exit replaces the current page with a weather search, but it cannot erase earlier browser history, downloads, messages, network records, or monitoring software.
Read safer-browsing guidance →If you are helping a friend
Listen and stay calm, but do not promise secrecy when someone may be in danger. Bring in a safe adult or crisis service. You can contact 988 because you are worried about someone else.
Open the friend guide →Verified resource sources and review date
Resource details were reviewed July 15, 2026. Services, availability, and policies can change.