Help in an urgent situation

If someone is hurt, in danger, has fallen and can’t get up, can’t be woken, or can’t breathe

If you’re in crisis, or wish you weren’t here, or are worried about someone, or about what you might do

Free, any hour. In Spanish: press 2, or text AYUDA to 988. Deaf or hard of hearing: dial 711 then 988, or use the 988 videophone in ASL at 988lifeline.org. Veterans: dial 988, then press 1.

Poison Help

For a medication mistake or anything swallowed. If the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing or can’t be woken, call 911.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Deaf videophone: 855-812-1001. Your phone may be checked by someone else. This site keeps no record, but your browser’s history does.

Worried a child is being hurt? You don’t need proof.

Call or text.

An older or disabled adult being harmed or neglected

Any hour. Outside Washington, ask the Eldercare Locator below for your state’s line.

Someone to talk to, for adults 60 and over, adults living with disabilities, and caregivers

Any hour.

Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern, for local help for older adults and caregivers.