๐Ÿšจ EMERGENCY RESOURCES

Immediate Help & Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate help, these resources are available 24/7.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Cyberbullying & Online Harassment

Resources for victims of online bullying, harassment, or threats.

StopBullying.gov

Federal government resource with information on preventing and responding to bullying, including cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying Research Center

Research, resources, and tools for parents, educators, and teens dealing with cyberbullying.

PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

Resources, toolkits, and support for students, parents, and educators addressing bullying.

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative

24/7 crisis helpline for victims of nonconsensual pornography (revenge porn) and online harassment.

๐Ÿš” Reporting Exploitation & Illegal Content

Report child exploitation, trafficking, or illegal online content to law enforcement.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Report child sexual exploitation, online enticement, child sex trafficking. CyberTipline reports go directly to law enforcement.

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Report internet crimes including online predators, sextortion, and cyber threats.

FBI Tips

Report threats, crimes, or suspicious activity to the FBI.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

24/7 confidential hotline to report human trafficking and connect victims with services.

๐Ÿง  Mental Health Support

Professional mental health resources for anxiety, depression, and other concerns.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Information, resources, and support for mental health conditions. Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm ET.

Psychology Today Therapist Finder

Search for therapists, psychiatrists, and treatment centers by location and specialty, including technology/internet addiction specialists.

SMART Recovery

Science-based addiction recovery support, including online meetings for technology/internet addiction.

Internet & Tech Addiction Anonymous (ITAA)

12-step fellowship for those recovering from internet and technology addiction. Free online and in-person meetings.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Platform-Specific Abuse Reporting

Report abuse, harassment, or inappropriate content directly to social media platforms.

๐ŸŒ International Resources

Crisis support resources for countries outside the United States.

Canada

United Kingdom

  • Samaritans: 116 123
  • Childline: 0800 1111
  • CEOP: ceop.police.uk (child exploitation)

Australia

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
  • eSafety Commissioner: esafety.gov.au

Israel

  • ERAN (Emotional First Aid): 1201
  • SAHAR (24/7 hotline): *2-6-2-6
  • Israel Police Cyber Unit: Report Cyber Crimes

๐Ÿ“ Documenting Incidents

If you're experiencing cyberbullying, harassment, or online threats:

  • Screenshot everything: Capture messages, posts, profiles, URLs with timestamps
  • Don't delete: Keep records even if content is disturbing
  • Record details: Date, time, platform, usernames, what happened
  • Report first, block second: Block after reporting to preserve evidence
  • Tell a trusted adult: Don't handle serious situations alone

See our complete cyberbullying response guide for detailed documentation instructions.

๐Ÿ’™ You're Not Alone

Whether you're dealing with a crisis, online harassment, mental health concerns, or just need someone to talk to, help is available. These resources are confidential, free, and staffed by trained professionals who care.

It's okay to ask for help. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.