National Suicide Crisis Hotline

For assistance with utility bills, local services, programs, food, etc.

If you suspect or know of abuse, neglect or abandonment of a minor or a vulnerable adult CALL 911.

National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD

Florida Abuse Hotline: 800-96-ABUSE

“The Florida Abuse Hotline accepts reports 24 hours a day and 7 days a week of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and reports of known or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. If you suspect or know of a child or adult that is in immediate danger, call 911” (https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/abuse-hotline)

In Florida you can make a confidential report online or by phone. In Florida, everyone is a mandatory reporter. However, there are two types of reporters:

• Mandated Reporter (General) which is any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a child is abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child’s welfare.

• Mandated Reporter (Professional) which is anyone who is legally obligated to report known abuse. These include: medical professionals, mental health providers, social workers, pastors, ministers, church leaders, school personnel, daycare workers, law enforcement, etc.

For more information visit the Florida Department of Children and Families (https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/abuse-hotline)

North Carolina DHHS: 800-662-7030

“Each county in North Carolina has a local social services agency available to answer questions. They should also be your first call if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.” https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

In North Carolina contact your county's Department of Social Services (DSS) to make a report. Visit the DSS Directory (https://www.ncdhhs.gov/localDSS) to find your local DSS.

In North Carolina, all adults are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. This includes family, friends, neighbors, medical professionals, mental health providers, social workers, pastors, ministers, church leaders, school personnel, daycare workers, law enforcement, etc.

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

"The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a 24/7, confidential, multilingual hotline for victims, survivors, and witnesses of human trafficking." www.humantraffickinghotline.org

Online Chat: www.humantraffickinghotline.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233

Abuse in a relationship increases in severity and danger, and establishes generational and familiar patterns of thoughts and behavior. To learn more about the signs of abuse, call 800-799-7233. If you are in danger call 911.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): 800-662-4357

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 800-950-NAMI