Get Help Now
If you or someone you know is experiencing harm, exploitation, or unsafe situations — or may be at risk of being exploited — help is available. You are not alone.
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Emergency: Call 911
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 911.
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Call or text 988 to connect with trained counselors 24/7 for emotional distress, crisis support, or if someone is feeling overwhelmed or unsafe.
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Free, confidential, and available statewide
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Language interpretation available
Click here for more information on 988 Lifeline or to access their online chat function.
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Maryland’s Human Trafficking Regional Navigator Program provides confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors (up to age 24), and those at risk, of human trafficking across the state.
Click here to learn more about the program and find a navigator near you.
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Call 211 or visit 211md.org to connect with local resources, including:
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Emergency shelter and housing
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Food assistance
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Health and mental health services
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Victim support and crisis intervention
Available 24/7 and free to use.
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Sexual Assault & Rape Crisis Support
Every county in Maryland is served by a local rape crisis center that provides free and confidential services, including:
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24/7 crisis hotlines
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Hospital accompaniment for forensic exams
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Counseling and advocacy
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Legal information and support
Click here to find a rape crisis center near you.
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SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam) Programs
Maryland has designated hospitals that offer Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE):
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Available at no cost
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Survivors can choose whether or not to involve law enforcement
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Medical care and evidence collection are available regardless of reporting
Click here to find a SAFE Program near you
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Domestic violence service providers in Maryland are dedicated organizations that offer confidential, trauma-informed support to individuals and families affected by intimate partner violence, coercive control, and related forms of abuse.
Click here to find a DV service provider near you.
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The Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center provides free legal advocacy and information to crime victims across Maryland.Services are confidential, and you do not need to be working with law enforcement to receive assistance.
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Call Helpline: 1-800-VICTIM-S (1-800-842-8467)
Click here for more information and resources
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NCMEC provides 24/7 support for families, caregivers, and professionals, including help with missing children, online exploitation, and concerns about child sexual abuse or trafficking. Reports can be made confidentially, and you do not need proof to reach out.
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Call: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
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Report online: report.cybertip.org
Click here to find more information and resources
Call or Text a Hotline
Hotlines are available, often 24/7, to listen, support, and help you think through next steps at your own pace—especially when you are feeling unsafe.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. Texting can be a helpful option if calling feels difficult, unsafe, or overwhelming, or if you don’t have privacy to speak out loud.
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 to connect with a trained advocate 24/7. This free, confidential service can help with safety planning, crisis support, and connecting to local resources, even if you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is abuse.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or chat/text at 1800RUNAWAY.org to connect with trained staff 24/7. This service can be especially helpful for youth or young adults who feel unsafe at home, are thinking about leaving, or need confidential support and options without pressure to involve law enforcement.
Call or text 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) to connect with trained counselors 24/7. This free, confidential hotline can help if you’re worried about a child’s safety, experiencing abuse or neglect, or unsure what steps to take, including when calling may feel difficult or unsafe.
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 to connect with a trained advocate 24/7. This free, confidential service can help with safety planning, crisis support, and connecting to local resources, even if you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is abuse.
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org to connect with trained counselors 24/7. This free, confidential service provides crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults,
Call 617-742-4911 (TTY 617-227-4911) or visit tnlr.org for support related to domestic violence, sexual violence, and abuse in LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink/BDSM communities. TNLR offers survivor-centered support, safety planning, and referrals without pressure to involve law enforcement.
Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) or chat at strongheartshelpline.org to connect with trained advocates 24/7. This free, confidential helpline provides culturally appropriate support for Native and Indigenous people experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or trafficking.
Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483) or chat at strongheartshelpline.org to connect with trained advocates 24/7. This free, confidential helpline provides culturally appropriate support for Native and Indigenous people experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or trafficking.
Call 1-800-484-3731 to connect with trained operators 24/7. This free, confidential service is for people who are using drugs alone or supporting someone who is—operators stay on the line and can call for emergency help if you become unresponsive, helping reduce the risk of fatal overdose when using alone.
Call the SWOP Community Support Line at 1-877-776-2004 to connect with peer support workers who understand the experiences of sex workers and survivors. This free, confidential support line is staffed by current and former sex workers and can help you access resources, crisis support, referrals, and community-centered assistance without judgment.