Crisis Hotlines & Resources
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ABUSE & NEGLECT
Child Protective Services
Takes reports and investigates suspected abuse or neglect of children in Washoe County. Provides information on services offered by the Washoe County Human Services Agency.
24/7 Hotline - (775) 785-8600
https://www.washoecounty.us/hsa/childrens_services/child_protective_services/index.php
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.
(800) 4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
Elder abuse, abandonment, exploitation and neglect is a crime and should be reported. Individuals throughout Nevada can call the 24-hour crisis hotline to report elder abuse or neglect.
(775) 440-6490
CHILD/YOUTH
Mobile Crisis Response Team
Provides crisis hotline intervention and stabilization services for adolescents under 18 years of age. Services are available for children and adolescents who are exhibiting behavioral or mental issues which pose a threat the child’s stability within their home, school, or community.
(775) 688-1670
Takes reports and investigates suspected abuse or neglect of children in Washoe County. Provides information on services offered by the Washoe County Human Services Agency.
24/7 Hotline - (775) 785-8600
https://www.washoecounty.us/hsa/childrens_services/child_protective_services/index.php
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.
(800) 4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography and help them rebuild their futures.
24/7 Hotline - (800) 551-1300
Provides emergency shelter to runaway or homeless youth or youth in any unsafe situation between 13-17 years old including hygiene kits, meals, and access to resources and support services.
(800) 536-4588 -or- TEXT “SAFE” and current location to 4HELP (44357)
https://www.childrenscabinet.org/who-we-serve/i-am-a-youth/safe-place-street-outreach/
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, love is respect offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
(866) 331-9474 -or- TEXT “LoveIs” to 22522
The National Runaway Safeline is the crisis line for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. NRS provides critical crisis intervention for youth and families through its free, confidential hotline and online services (live chat, emails, forum).
(800) RUN-AWAY (800-786-2929)
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes your struggle can be underestimated because of your age. But the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hears you, and help is available.
(800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
(866) 488-7386 -or- TEXT “Start” to 678-678
The Boys Town National Hotline is a nationwide 24-hour hotline that provides suicide and crisis intervention to children and teens. The website also offers help with other tough life situations like anxiety, school, stress, coping with bullies, and suicidal thoughts.
(800) 448-3000 -or- TEXT “Voice” to 20121
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic Violence Crisis Services
Domestic violence comes in many forms and does not discriminate among victims or offenders. Crisis Support Services of Nevada are here to help you through your darkest moments to get to a better tomorrow.
(775) 221-7600 -or- TEXT “SASS” to 839863
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer support, crisis intervention, education, safety planning, and referral services.
(800) 799-SAFE (800-799-7233) -or- TEXT “start” to 88788
Operates a local 24 hour crisis hotline for victims/survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking.
(775) 322-3466
ELDER ABUSE
Elder Abuse Support Services
Elder abuse, abandonment, exploitation and neglect is a crime and should be reported. Individuals throughout Nevada can call the 24-hour crisis hotline to report elder abuse or neglect.
(775) 440-6490
GAMBLERS CRISIS RESOURCES
Problem Gamblers Hotline
Non-profit that provides resources, programs and services to meet the needs of individuals and families who are affected by problem gambling.
24-hr hotline (800) 522-4700
GENERAL CRISIS HOTLINES
Crisis Support Services Crisis and Suicide Line
24 hour crisis intervention hotline to provide a safe source of support for individuals in any type of crisis.
(800) 273-8255 -or- TEXT “Care” to 839863
LGBTQ+ CRISIS RESOURCES
Trans Lifeline
Provides a toll free crisis hotline for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in the United States and Canada.
(877) 565-8860
Provides vital peer-support, community connections and resource information to people with questions regarding sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
(888) 843-4564
In the queer community, dating violence is often perceived as a heterosexual relationship problem, normal or not as severe because the individuals share the same gender expression or gender. This is not true! Dating abuse is just as serious in LGBTQ+ relationships as it is in heterosexual relationships. And less than 25% of those who experience dating violence in the LGBTQ+ community ever report the abuse. However unique the challenge, if you or someone you know is experiencing dating violence in a LGBTQ+ relationship, there is hope!
(866) 331-9474
https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/lgbtq-relationships-and-dating-violence/
The LGBTQ+ community is diverse and strong, but may be disproportionately at-risk for suicidal feelings and other mental health struggles because of the discrimination and prejudice they too often are up against. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has information and resources for yourself and to help support loved ones who are LGBTQ+.
(800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
(866) 488-7386 -or- TEXT “Start” to 678-678
MOBILE CRISIS TEAMS
Mobile Crisis Response Team
Provides crisis hotline intervention and stabilization services for adolescents under 18 years of age. Services are available for children and adolescents who are exhibiting behavioral or mental issues which pose a threat the child’s stability within their home, school, or community.
(775) 688-1670
RUNAWAY YOUTH
Children’s Cabinet Safe Place & Street Outreach
Provides emergency shelter to runaway or homeless youth or youth in any unsafe situation between 13-17 years old including hygiene kits, meals, and access to resources and support services.
(800) 536-4588 -or- TEXT “SAFE” and current location to 4HELP (44357)
https://www.childrenscabinet.org/who-we-serve/i-am-a-youth/safe-place-street-outreach/
The National Runaway Safeline is the crisis line for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth. NRS provides critical crisis intervention for youth and families through its free, confidential hotline and online services (live chat, emails, forum).
(800) RUN-AWAY (800-786-2929)
24/7 response line for military sexual assault, victim advocacy and non clinical support and services, referrals for mental and medical health care, special victim counsel, and other support services.
Nevada 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: 775-384-5840
24/7 Response Line: 775-240-5922
For veterans, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. If you’re a veteran or service member and in crisis, these resources can help.
(800) 273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/
SEXUAL ASSAULT
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
(800) 656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
Operates a local 24 hour crisis hotline for victims/survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking.
(775) 322-3466
Provides confidential support, information and advocacy 24/7 to victims of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
(775) 221-7600 -or- TEXT “SASS” to 839863
SEX TRAFFICKING
Awaken Communities United to End Sex Trafficking
Provides services to victims or persons at risk for sexual exploitation. Help with case management, crisis intervention, counseling, housing assistance, mentorship, life skills and outreach. Education trainings for the community, victims and persons at risk of sexual exploitation.
(775) 393-9183
Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography and help them rebuild their futures.
24/7 Hotline - (800) 551-1300
The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases. The toll-free phone and SMS text lines and live online chat function are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Help is available in English or Spanish, or in more than 200 additional languages through an on-call interpreter.
(888)373-7888
Operates a local 24 hour crisis hotline for victims/survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking.
(775) 322-3466
SUICIDE HOTLINES
Crisis Support Services Crisis and Suicide Line
24 hour crisis intervention hotline to provide a safe source of support for individuals in any type of crisis.
(800) 273-8255 -or- TEXT “Care” to 839863
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
(800) 273-8255
National suicide prevention hotline for individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide who are not in immediate danger.
(800) SUICIDE (800-784-2433) -or- (800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255)
The Boys Town National Hotline is a nationwide 24-hour hotline that provides suicide and crisis intervention to children and teens. The website also offers help with other tough life situations like anxiety, school, stress, coping with bullies, and suicidal thoughts.
(800) 448-3000 -or- TEXT “Voice” to 20121