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Crisis Help




We’re Here for You

24-hour Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

Report child abuse or neglect

Call 1-800-292-9582

Make an online report

Safe Arms for Babies

Are you pregnant and feeling scared?
Thinking about abandoning your baby? 
Now, there’s help.  It’s safe, legal, and completely anonymous.
Call 1-800-262-9800
See more information at Safe Arms for Babies

24-Hour Behavioral Health Crisis Response

For help with a youth’s mental health or substance use crisis:
Call Mobile Response and Stabilization Service (MRSS): 1 (800) 969-4357 (HELP) or
Crisis Text Line: Text/Chat 988
For life threatening emergencies, please dial 911.

For more information about mental health and substance use emergencies, visit Mental Health and Substance Use Emergency.
For more information about suicide prevention, visit Youth Suicide Prevention & Support.
For general information about Prevention and Behavioral Health Services for youth and families, visit Information for Families.