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A directory of organizations, hotlines, and legal support for families of the missing and murdered. Search or filter to find what you need.

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Browse crisis hotlines, national organizations, and legal support. Use the search bar to find a specific resource by name, or filter by the type of help you need.

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Crisis Hotline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24/7 by call or text. Also serves those supporting someone in crisis.
Call or Text 988
988lifeline.org →
Crisis Hotline · Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for survivors of domestic violence and those who love them. Available 24/7 by call, text, or online chat.
1-800-799-7233
thehotline.org →
Crisis Hotline
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Connects survivors of sexual assault with local resources and trained staff. Available 24/7 by call or online chat.
1-800-656-4673
rainn.org →
Crisis Hotline
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message. Connect with a trained crisis counselor from anywhere.
Text HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org →
Crisis Hotline
Victim Connect Resource Center
Referral helpline connecting crime victims to local, state, and national resources. Confidential and free.
1-855-4-VICTIM
victimconnect.org →
Crisis Hotline
NAMI Helpline
Free mental health support, information, and referrals. Staffed by trained volunteers with personal experience.
1-800-950-6264
nami.org →
Missing Persons
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The nation's leading nonprofit for missing and exploited children. Operates the CyberTipline and works with law enforcement to recover missing children.
1-800-843-5678
missingkids.org →
Missing Persons
NamUs — National Missing and Unidentified Persons System
A national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons cases. Free to use for families and law enforcement.
Missing Persons
Locate International
A global network of volunteer investigators helping to locate missing persons using open source intelligence and investigative techniques.
Homicide & Murder
Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation
A national organization of family members of murder victims who oppose the death penalty and work toward healing and restorative justice.
Homicide & Murder
Parents of Murdered Children
Provides ongoing emotional support for those who have survived the violent death of someone close to them and works to improve the criminal justice system.
1-888-818-POMC
pomc.org →
Domestic Violence
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Works to end domestic violence by empowering survivors, educating the public, and advocating for policy change at the national level.
Grief & Support
GriefShare
Grief recovery support groups available nationwide. Find a local group or access online resources for those grieving a loss.
Grief & Support
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
Online support community and resources for those who have lost someone to suicide. Offers forums, groups, and healing resources.
Legal & Policy
National Crime Victim Law Institute
Promotes balance and fairness in the justice system through victim-centered legal advocacy, education, and training.
Legal & Policy
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Federal agency providing funding, training, and resources to support crime victims. Offers a directory of local victim assistance programs.
Legal & Policy
Marsy's Law for All
Works to provide crime victims with equal rights in state constitutions. Offers resources on victim rights laws by state.
Legal & Policy
Legal Services Corporation
The largest funder of civil legal aid in the US. Find free legal help in your area for low-income individuals including crime victims.
Legal & Policy
National Victims' Constitutional Amendment Passage
Advocates for a federal constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims throughout the criminal justice process.
Cold Cases
Cold Case Foundation
A nonprofit organization of retired law enforcement and forensic professionals that investigates cold cases pro bono for families who cannot afford private investigators.
Cold Cases
DNA Doe Project
Uses genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Does. Works with law enforcement to bring names back to the nameless.

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