my mom is about to hit me.
Immediate Action
- We’re so glad you’re reaching out for help.
- If you need immediate help because you feel someone is going to hurt you, please call 9-1-1 or the local authorities where you live.
- Below are also a couple of hotlines that you can use as well if you feel you need them:
Crisis Textline
Available 24/7
Support to all individuals in crisis
Text “HOME” to 741741
www.crisistextline.org
The Anti-Violence Project
Available 24/7, English and Spanish, LGBT-inclusive
Support for individuals who have suffered violence
Hotline 212-714-1124
http://www.avp.org
Moving Forward
- If the danger has passed, please know that if you are, or have been, feeling unsafe or threatened, you may want to talk to an adult that you trust about the situation. This could be a guidance counselor, teacher, pastor- any adult that you feel will listen and help you.
- You can also call the above hotlines if you feel unsafe in the future as well.
- Everyone has the right to feel safe in their life. You did an amazing thing by reaching out for help for yourself.
