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Human Trafficking Resources in the U.S.
The Exodus Road, an anti-human trafficking organization, operates on-the-ground human trafficking intervention in Southeast Asia and Latin America. At this time, our work in the United States is limited to cyber investigations; we do not provide emergency intervention or aftercare services. If you are looking for support in the U.S., we have compiled some trusted resources if you or a loved one is impacted by human trafficking.
In Case of Emergency
If you or someone you know is at risk of immediate harm, call 911.
National 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
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
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
Report a Tip
National Human Trafficking Hotline
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Call 1-888-373-7888
Report online: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/report-trafficking
Chat: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
If you think you have seen a missing child, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1-800-843-5678
Report a tip online: https://report.cybertip.org/
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
ICE
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
The Exodus Road Investigative Team
The resources listed above should be your first contacts in case of human trafficking. If there is a non-emergency situation of suspected trafficking that needs further investigating, you can submit details to our investigative team.
Email: tips@theexodusroad.com
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/
Resources: Keeping Kids Safe
Get resources through Influenced digital safety training.
Visit our Keep Kids Safe landing page.
Take TraffickWatch Academy’s free courses.
Listen to Until All Are Free podcast with social worker Cheryl Kosmerl.
