If you believe you are witnessing a human trafficking crime in progress or are experiencing an emergency situation, please contact local law enforcement specific to your location.

In the U.S., you can reach law enforcement by dialing 911. Immediate action can protect lives and safety.

Human Trafficking Resources in the U.S.

U.S. Human Trafficking Hotline

At the National Human Trafficking Hotline, “Trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates and supervisory staff provide assistance to victims in crisis through safety planning, emotional support and/or immediate connections to emergency services through our network of trained service provider and law enforcement partners.”

Call 1-888-373-7888
Text “BEFREE” or “HELP” to 233733
Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Chat: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
Find emergency and transitional services: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/training-resources/referral-directory

Department of Homeland Security

Contact the Department of Homeland Security to report potential labor or sex trafficking to law enforcement.
Call 1-866-347-2423

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s Team HOPE “assists families of missing or exploited children, as well as adult survivors of  certain types of sexual abuse, abduction, or other missing cases.”

Call 1-800-843-5678
Get peer support: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/support/teamhope

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Contact ICE in the event of trafficking situations involving migrants and cross-border trafficking situations in the United States.
Call 866-DHS-2-ICE
Find your local field office: https://www.ice.gov/contact/field-offices

National Runaway Safeline

The National Runaway Safeline will allow you to “connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns.”
Call 1-800-786-2929
Chat or email: https://www.1800runaway.org/get-help

Even4One

Even4One provides a referral database of trusted service providers for those exiting human trafficking.
Find resources in your area: https://www.even4one.org/anti-trafficking-organizations

Rescue America

Rescue America offers a 24/7 emergency hotline with expert, compassionate referrals in moments of crisis.
Call 833-599-3733

Mental Health Support

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Connect with a crisis counselor for 24/7 emotional support and referrals.
Call 1-800-273-8255 or 988
Chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Crisis Text Line

Connect with a crisis counselor for 24/7 support.
Text HOME to 741741
Chat: https://www.crisistextline.org/

The Trevor Project

Connect with a crisis counselor for 24/7 support for LGBT+ youth.
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

To Write Love on Her Arms

Find help in your area, including applying for financial assistance.
Find mental health services: https://twloha.com/find-help/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Connect with an extensive referral database for resources in your area.
Call 1-800-662-4357
Text your zip code to 435748
Get treatment referrals: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/