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Emergency and support options you can reach right now. No account needed, and no questionnaire to fill out first.
In immediate danger, call 911 when it is safe to do so. Choosing any button on this site does not dispatch help or file a report.
If someone may be seriously hurt right now
In the United States, call 911 when it is safe to do so if someone may be seriously hurt or in immediate danger. Choosing this button opens your phone's dialer — it does not automatically place the call.
Outside the U.S., emergency numbers vary. Check your country's official emergency number. Luke's Light is not an emergency-response service. Do not use email or an asynchronous form for urgent help.
Talk through your options
These are verified support services. Each has its own privacy rules — ask what they may need to share and with whom before explaining details. Talking to a counselor is different from filing a formal report.
Contacts verified 2026-10-07 (snapshot v2026-10-07). If a service seems unreachable, it may be temporarily down — that does not mean it has stopped. Hours shown are verified, not a live "available now" indicator. A website loading does not confirm the service is currently staffed.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Trained crisis counselors who listen and help you think through next steps. This is a support line — it is not a reporting line and not a replacement for 911.
Serves: Children, teens, and adults concerned about a child · Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
What to expect from this service
A safe, nonjudgmental space — not a reporting line and not connected to 911. Counselors may ask your age or region to help, not to identify you. If you share identifying details about a child being harmed, they may need to contact authorities.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support and safety planning for anyone affected by relationship abuse.
Serves: People experiencing domestic violence, and those supporting them · Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
What to expect from this service
Advocates offer support and safety planning by call, text, or chat. They help you think through options; they cannot guarantee a specific outcome or a particular response from others.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Support for anyone thinking about suicide or struggling emotionally, including young people.
Serves: Anyone in emotional crisis or concerned about suicide · Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
What to expect from this service
Crisis counselors offer support by call, text, or chat for anyone in emotional crisis, including young people.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for people affected by sexual violence, including children and teens.
Serves: Survivors of sexual assault, and those supporting them · Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
What to expect from this service
Confidential support by phone or online chat. RAINN can connect you to local resources and help you think through next steps.
Texas Youth Helpline
Free, confidential support for youth and families in crisis. Not a reporting hotline and not associated with law enforcement. Can help find counselors, safe shelter, legal information, or local referrals.
Serves: Youth, parents, and family members of youth in crisis · Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
What to expect from this service
Trained staff and volunteers listen without judgment and help brainstorm options. You are not required to share your name or address. Not a reporting hotline and not associated with law enforcement.
National Runaway Safeline
Confidential, nonjudgmental support for youth and families in crisis, including youth who have run away or are experiencing homelessness. Can help explore options and connect with local resources.
Serves: Youth, caregivers, and service providers · Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
What to expect from this service
Crisis support specialists listen, help explore options, and support you in staying safe. Confidential and free. Also offers a message service and the Home Free transportation program for eligible youth returning to a safe adult.
If you cannot safely speak aloud
Text and chat options are available from several services listed above. Do not assume texting emergency services (like 911) is available everywhere — check your local area. Text and chat can also leave records on your device.
Calls, texts, and websites may leave a record on your device. Use a device you believe is safer if you can.
What this page is and isn't
- A place to find verified support services and reach them when you choose.
- Educational information, not a counseling service, emergency dispatcher, or reporting agency.
Luke's Light does not provide emergency response, legal advice, or clinical care. No severity scores, timed countdowns, or diagnostic labels. Choosing a button on this site does not dispatch help or file a report, and no answer here means someone is safe.