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NATIONAL RESOURCES
Find Help. Find Support. You Are Not Alone.
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming. We've gathered national resources to help individuals, families, and communities find information, support, and assistance.
Whether you are seeking help for yourself, someone you love, or simply looking for information, we hope these resources are a helpful starting point.
The Gabby Petito Foundation does not provide direct crisis intervention, investigations, or case management. The organizations listed here offer specialized services, information, and connections to support.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE
If you or someone you know may be experiencing abuse, support is available. These organizations offer confidential assistance, safety planning, education, and connections to local services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support, safety planning, information, and referrals to local domestic violence services.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
love is respect
Support, information, and resources for teens and young adults navigating dating abuse, unhealthy relationships, and questions about healthy relationships.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Website: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Native Americans and Alaska Natives experiencing domestic or dating violence.
Call: 1-844-762-8483
Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org/
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
Accessible support for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Video Phone: 1-855-812-1001
Website: https://www.thedeafhotline.org/
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CRIME VICTIMS & SURVIVOR SUPPORT
Support and resources are available for individuals and families affected by crime, violence, and traumatic experiences.
VictimConnect Resource Center
Confidential support, information, and referrals for victims of crime, including help finding local services, legal assistance, and counseling.
Call or Text: 1-855-484-2846
Website: https://victimconnect.org/
Office for Victims of Crime
Information about victim rights, services, compensation programs, and locating victim assistance organizations.
Website: https://ovc.ojp.gov/
National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children
Support, resources, and connections for families who have lost a loved one to homicide.
Call: 1-888-818-7662
Website: https://pomc.org/
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SEXUAL ASSAULT & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones, available 24/7.
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Text: HOPE to 64673
Website: https://rainn.org/
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Support, information, and connections to services for individuals affected by human trafficking.
Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733
Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
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STALKING & PERSONAL SAFETY
Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC)
Education, resources, and information to help individuals and communities recognize, understand, and respond to stalking.
Website: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/
VictimConnect Resource Center
Can also help individuals experiencing stalking, harassment, and other crimes locate support and local services.
Call or Text: 1-855-484-2846
Website: https://victimconnect.org/
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CHILDREN, TEENS & FAMILY SUPPORT
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Support and resources for children, families, and individuals concerned about child abuse or neglect.
Call or Text: 1-800-422-4453
Website: https://www.childhelphotline.org/
National Runaway Safeline
Free, confidential support for youth experiencing homelessness, running away, family conflict, or other difficult situations.
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
Text: 1-800-786-2929
Website: https://www.1800runaway.org/
National Safe Place
Helps young people in crisis find immediate access to safe locations and support.
Text: SAFE to 44357
Website: https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/
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MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS SUPPORT
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health struggles, or thoughts of suicide.
Call or Text: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text-based support for individuals experiencing emotional or mental health crises.
Text: CONNECT to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential information and referrals for individuals and families seeking mental health and substance use treatment.
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
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GRIEF & LOSS
GriefShare
Support groups and resources for individuals navigating grief after the loss of a loved one.
Website: https://www.griefshare.org/
National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children
Support and resources specifically for families grieving the loss of a loved one to homicide.
Call: 1-888-818-7662
Website: https://pomc.org/
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SHELTER, HOUSING & BASIC NEEDS
211
A nationwide connection to local community services, including emergency shelter, housing assistance, food, utilities, and other essential needs.
Call: 211
Website: https://www.211.org/
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Information, education, and resources related to homelessness and housing support.
Website: https://endhomelessness.org/
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Confidential assistance connecting veterans experiencing homelessness with housing and support services.
Call: 1-877-424-3838
Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/
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State & International Resources
For additional state-specific and international support, please visit our dedicated resource pages.
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A NOTE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Gabby Petito Foundation provides these resources for informational purposes. We do not operate, manage, or provide the services listed and cannot guarantee their availability or response. Please contact organizations directly to confirm current services and eligibility. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Resources are reviewed periodically, but contact information and services may change.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Child Abuse Hotlines:
National Child Abuse Hotline Phone: 1-800-422-4453, push 1 to talk to a hotline counselor. (Call this number for help if you have been abused, suspect a child or teenager is being sexually abused, or if you are an abuser.) For hearing impaired, TTY: 1-800-222-4523.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Can be used to communicate information to the authorities about child pornography or child sex trafficking. Phone: 1-800-THE-LOST (1800-843-5678) or make a cyber tip at https://report.cybertip.org
Stop it Now! Phone: 1-888-PREVENT
Cancer Hotlines
American Cancer Society Phone: 1-800-227-2345
National Cancer institute Phone: 1-800-422-6237
Cancer Care the leading national organization providing free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer.
Eating Disorders Hotlines
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD): Phone: 1 (888)-375-7767
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention Phone: 1-800-931-2237
Eating Disorders Center Phone: 1-888-236-1188
VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
Call: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Housing assistance and support for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Call: 1-877-424-3838
Website: https://www.va.gov/homeless/
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines
Helpline Phone: 1-800-398-4297
LGBT National Hotline Phone: 1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline (For callers 25 and under) Phone: 1-800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline (For callers 50 and above) Phone: 1-888-234-7243
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline Phone: 1-888-688-5428
Trevor Hotline (Suicide) Phone: 1-866-803-3699 Text: “START” to 678-678
Parents Hotlines
Hotline for parents considering abducting their children Phone: 1-800-A-WAY-OUT (1-800-292-9688)
United States Missing Children Hotline Phone: 1-800-235-3535
Runaway or Homeless Youth Hotlines
National Runaway Safeline: Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY ( 1-800-786-2929 ) Text: 1-800-786-2929 -a national, toll-free hotline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis and concerned family/friends. Completely confidential.
Covenant House Phone: 1-800-388-3888 (Youth and Parents, 24-hour, toll-free crisis hotline which provides crisis intervention, referral and information services to homeless, runaway and other troubled youth and their families throughout the U.S.
Boys Town National Hotline Phone: 1-800-448-3000 Text: “VOICE” to 20121
Teenline Phone: 1-888-747-TEEN Text: “TEEN” to 839863
Youth Crisis Hotline Phone: 1-877-968-8491 Text: ‘teen2teen’ to 839863
More Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
National Suicide Hotline: Phone: 988 Text: 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – available 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Spanish Phone: 1-800-799-4889
National Suicide Prevention Text line: 1-800-799-4889
Deaf Hotline Phone: 1-800-799-4TTY
Crisis Text Line (U.S.A.): Text: “CONNECT” to 741741.
Crisis Text Line (Canada): Text: “HOME” to 686868 to text with a trained Crisis Responder
Depression Hotline: Phone: 1-866-903-3787
Youth/Teen Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Boys Town National Hotline: Phone: 1-800-448-3000 or TTY: 1-800-448-3000. Assists youth, and their family/friends, who are affected by self-harm and other issues.
LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: Phone: 1-866-488-7386 OR Text: “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200. (Available Tuesday-Friday between 3pm – 9pm EST/12pm – 6pm PT.)
Teen Text Line: Text “TEEN” to 839863 Daily from 6pm-9pm PST
Youthline: Phone: 1-877-YOUTHLINE (1-877-968-8454) Text: ‘teen2teen’ to 839863 Free confidential teen-to-teen crisis help support hotline where youths can call, text, chat, or email and get into contact with a trained youth. Youths are available from 4-10 PM PST daily, while adults are available at all other times. No problem is too big or too small.
Teen Hope Line Phone: 1-800-394-HOPE(4673)
Self-Harm Phone: 1-800-DONT-CUT (366-8288)
Surrender Your Baby Hotlines
National Safe Haven Alliance Crisis Hotline: Phone or Text: 1-888-510-BABY (2229). Call this toll free number if you want to surrender your baby or are pregnant and have questions about how the “Safely Surrendered Baby” laws in your state can help you. There are “safe surrender” sites in many locations—usually any hospital, fire station, lifeguard station—where you can safely hand over your baby with no questions asked. There are laws in place to protect your privacy and ensure that your baby is not abandoned in an unsafe place when you are in crisis.
Crisis Pregnancy Hotlines
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Phone: 1-833-TLC-MAMA(852-6262) Text: 1-833-852-6262
Option Line Phone: 1-800-712-4357
American Pregnancy Association Phone: 1-800-672-2296
Abortion Hotlines
Post Abortion Counseling Phone: 1-800-228-0332
Post Abortion Project Rachel Phone: 1-800-5WE-CARE
National Abortion Federation Hotline Phone: 1-800-772-9100
Warmlines
Warmlines are for when you need someone to talk to but are not in crisis. (This site lists warmlines by state) Click here: Warmlines