Support directory

Who this is for:

Anyone in immediate danger in the United States

Use 911 when someone may be seriously hurt right now or in immediate danger.

Hours:

Always available

Coverage:

United States

What to expect: Call 911 only when someone may be seriously hurt or in immediate danger. Dispatchers send emergency responders to your location.

Source: www.usa.gov. 911 is the universal emergency number in the United States. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Children, teens, and adults concerned about a child

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.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Coverage:

United States and Canada

What to expect: 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.

Source: childhelphotline.org. Contact details and what-to-expect from childhelphotline.org. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

People experiencing domestic violence, and those supporting them

Support and safety planning for anyone affected by relationship abuse.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Coverage:

United States

What to expect: 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.

Source: www.thehotline.org. Contact details from thehotline.org. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Survivors of sexual assault, and those supporting them

Confidential support for people affected by sexual violence, including children and teens.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Coverage:

United States

What to expect: Confidential support by phone or online chat. RAINN can connect you to local resources and help you think through next steps.

Source: www.rainn.org. Contact details from rainn.org. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Anyone in emotional crisis or concerned about suicide

Support for anyone thinking about suicide or struggling emotionally, including young people.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Coverage:

United States

What to expect: Crisis counselors offer support by call, text, or chat for anyone in emotional crisis, including young people.

Source: 988lifeline.org. Contact details from 988lifeline.org. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Anyone reporting abuse that occurred in Texas

Official line to report suspected child abuse or neglect in Texas. Reporters must give their full name and phone number; the reporter's identity is kept confidential by law. Anonymous official child-abuse reports are not accepted.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Coverage:

Texas

What to expect: Official Texas reporting line. Reporters must give their full name and phone number; identity is kept confidential by law. For urgent situations, call — do not use the online form.

Source: www.dfps.texas.gov. Reporter-name requirement from dfps.texas.gov. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including children

Local advocacy, counseling, and support for people affected by domestic or sexual violence in the Coastal Bend. Confidential shelter addresses are never published here; call the hotline for safe options.

Hours:

24-hour crisis hotline

Coverage:

Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend, Texas

What to expect: Local advocacy, counseling, and shelter support. Call the hotline for safe options; confidential shelter addresses are never published here.

Source: purpledoortx.org. Contact details from purpledoortx.org. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Children and families seeking coordinated services

Find a local Children's Advocacy Center, which can coordinate interviews and support for children. Confirm coverage, services, and whether an appointment is needed directly with each center.

Hours:

Varies by center

Coverage:

United States (locator)

What to expect: Locator for Children's Advocacy Centers, which can coordinate interviews and support for children. Confirm coverage, services, and whether an appointment is needed directly with each center.

Source: www.nationalchildrensalliance.org. Locator — confirm each center directly. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Children and families in Texas

Find a Texas Children's Advocacy Center. A name or region does not guarantee a center serves your county; confirm service area and referral requirements directly.

Hours:

Varies by center

Coverage:

Texas (locator)

What to expect: Locator for Texas Children's Advocacy Centers. A name or region does not guarantee a center serves your county; confirm service area and referral requirements directly.

Source: cactx.org. Locator — confirm each center directly. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.

Who this is for:

Teens and young adults

Support for teens and young adults about healthy and unhealthy dating behavior, pressure, and dating abuse.

Hours:

24 hours, 7 days a week

Coverage:

United States

What to expect: Trained advocates offer supportive conversation by call, text, or chat about dating relationships and abuse. This is supportive, not a reporting line.

Source: www.loveisrespect.org. Contact details from loveisrespect.org. Contact checked: 2026-10-04. Confirm current details directly before relying on them.