Help right now

• Someone is hurtCheck that it's safe, call 911 for anything life-threatening, then help.
• I'm in crisis, or I'm worried about someoneCall or text 988. It's free, confidential and open all the time.
• There's a fire, or I smell gasGet out first. Call from outside.
• Someone swallowed or breathed in something harmfulCall Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, or use their free online tool.
• If you've been sexually assaultedGet safe, then get support. What happens next is your choice.
• Someone I'm with is hurting or scaring meYou're not to blame, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
• Someone is stalking or threatening meIn person or online, take it seriously. Save everything and get an advocate on your side.
• I think I'm being followedGo where there are people. Don't lead them home.
• I was just in a car accidentSafety first, then information, then your insurer.
• I think I'm on a scam callYou can hang up. Real agencies and companies will still be there when you call back.
• I lost my wallet, or my identity was stolenCall your bank first. The faster you report a card, the less you can lose.
• A pipe burstShut off the water, stay away from wet electrical things, then call for help.
• The power just went outKeep the fridge shut, use flashlights, and keep anything that burns fuel outside.

Listed by urgency. Every page here was checked October 2, 2026 against the sources listed on it, and every phone number was checked against the organization's own website.