Use the services below for emergency assistance or crisis support. BSAN is not an emergency or crisis response service.
Immediate danger or medical emergency
In the United States, call 911 for emergency assistance. Outside the United States, use your local emergency number. See information about calling 911.
Suicide or emotional crisis
In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day. Visit the 988 Lifeline website for chat and other contact options.
Sexual assault support
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support 24 hours a day. Call 800-656-4673, text HOPE to 64673, or visit RAINN’s hotline page for online chat.
Deaf and DeafBlind survivor support
The Deaf Hotline provides support for people experiencing abuse, including an ASL videophone service at 855-812-1001. Visit The Deaf Hotline contact page to review communication options. ASL video may not meet every DeafBlind person’s access needs; ask about an option that works for you.
The Deaf Hotline also provides a directory of Deaf survivor support programs.
Using a device safely
If someone may be monitoring your device, consider using a safer device when possible. Closing this page or clearing browser history does not guarantee privacy. A trained advocate can help you consider a safety plan. Read The National Domestic Violence Hotline’s technology safety information.
Contact information checked against the services’ official websites on October 1, 2026.