Resources for Missing Children, Abuse Survivors, and Families Affected by Crime and Violence
Find trusted help, guidance, and support for missing children, abuse survivors, and families impacted by exploitation, crime, and violence.
Missing Person National Resources
National Resources
Resources for Missing Children, Abuse Survivors, and Families Affected by Crime and Violence
Services for crime victims are free of charge. Not all survivors need the same level of support — needs vary by situation and harm. Each person’s experience is unique.
Immediate & National Hotlines
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) — 800-THE-LOST (843-5678)
- National Runaway Safeline — 800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
- National Missing & Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) — 833-872-5176
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988 (formerly 800-273-8255)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-SAFE (7233); TTY: 800-787-3224; Text START to 88788
- StrongHearts Native Helpline — 844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
- National Human Trafficking Hotline — 888-373-7888; TTY: 711; Text HELP or INFO to 233733
- National Parent Helpline — 855-4A-PARENT (855-427-2736)
- BIA Missing & Murdered Unit (MMU) — 833-560-2065; Text BIAMMU + your tip to 847411
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- VictimConnect Resource Center — 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
- Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (loveisrespect) — 866-331-9474; TTY: 866-331-8453; Text LOVEIS to 22522
Missing Child Resources
- NCMEC — Central Reporting & Family Support (24/7 hotline & services)
- AMBER Alert in Indian Country — tribal resources for families & public safety
- State Missing Child Clearinghouses — directory by state
- Missing-Child Emergency-Response Quick Reference Guide (DOJ/OJJDP & NCMEC)
- When Your Child Is Missing — Family Survival Guide (DOJ/OJJDP)
- National Runaway Safeline — youth & concerned adults
General Guides & Directories
- When a Loved One Goes Missing (Operation Lady Justice)
- MMIW Toolkit for Families & Communities (NIWRC)
- Indian Health Service — Find Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, behavioral health)
- NamUs — National Missing & Unidentified Persons System
- FBI ViCAP — violent crime & unidentified remains
- BIA Missing & Murdered Unit — 24/7 confidential tips
- TIP411 Program — anonymous tips (text “BIAMMU” + tip to 847411)
- FBI Victim Assistance Program
Short-Term Support
- Tribal Resource Tool — searchable services for AI/AN survivors
- BIA Victim Assistance Program — crisis intervention & referrals
- VictimConnect Resource Center — rights, options, referrals
- The Crime of Family Abduction — DOJ/OJJDP publication
- What About Me? — supporting children after a sibling/friend’s abduction
Long-Term Healing & Education
- You’re Not Alone — recovery after child abduction (DOJ/OJJDP)
- Sibling Death & Childhood Traumatic Grief — NCTSN guide
- ASCA — Adult Survivors of Child Abuse — peer support & materials
- Helping Survivors — education & resource hub
- Domestic Violence Shelters Directory (US & Canada)
- Salvation Army — DV Support & Shelters
Resources by State
Missing Person Resources by State