In Case of Emergencies
Please check out resources and important hotlines to call in case of emergencies or disasters. There are other resources provided, ranging from health-related to children to suicide prevention.
211
2-1-1 is a free, 24-hour phone service that provides Oklahomans access to information about health and human services.
Call 2-1-1
Text 8989211
911
In an emergency, dial 911 or your local emergency number immediately. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.
Child-Related Resources
Boys Town National Hotline
The Boys Town National Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is staffed by specially trained Boys Town counselors. It is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS).
Spanish-speaking counselors and translation services for more than 100 languages also are available 24 hours a day. The speech- and hearing-impaired can contact us at our email address: hotline@boystown.org.
Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline
The Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The hotline is for nursing mothers, their families and partners, as well as expecting parents, and health care providers, or anyone in need of breastfeeding support and information.
Call 1-877-271-MILK (6455)
Text OK2BF to 61222
Child Care Warmline
The Oklahoma Warmline began as a resource for Oklahoma child care providers but has recently expanded its services to provide free telephone consultation to parents, too!
Postpartum Support Helpline
The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. The HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD); #1 En Espanol or #2 English. Text in English: 800-944-4773 or Text en Español: 971-203-7773
National Parent Helpline
The National Parent Helpline® is here for you and is open to parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages.
1-855- 4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday through Friday
10:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE), online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.
Domestic Violence, HUman Trafficking and Sexual Abuse
Human Trafficking Helpline
Our Human Trafficking Helpline is available to anyone who calls – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All calls are confidential. Our Helpline Advocates are prepared to help with human trafficking crisis calls and referrals with understanding and no judgment.
Call (405) 212-3377 or Toll-Free Number: (855) 674-4767
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation.
La Luz Org
La violencia doméstica es un patrón de comportamientos abusivos caracterizado por la necesidad de una pareja de controlar a la otra mediante el uso de una gama de tácticas. Mientras que la frecuencia y la gravedad del abuso físico o sexual puede variar, la coerción, intimidación y la manipulación emocional se manifiestan de forma rutinaria a lo largo de la relación.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors of sex and labor trafficking with services and supports to get help and stay safe. The Trafficking Hotline also receives tips about potential situations of sex and labor trafficking and facilitates reporting that information to the appropriate authorities in certain cases.
Palomar
Palomar provides protection, hope, and healing to victims of violence & abuse. We consider Palomar to be a community of strength and healing. We seek to offer victims and survivors in Oklahoma City a kind-hearted home where clients and their children come first as they work through the healing process.
Latino Community Development Agency
Batterer’s Intervention Program: A 52-week certified group treatment program where violence perpetrators are mandated by the Court to attend and address power and control issues that lead to violence.
Native Alliance Against Violence
Through the spirit of respect and cooperation, the NAAV will strive to unify tribal service programs throughout Oklahoma by providing culturally appropriate technical assistance, training and support to eliminate domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence to restore balance and safety for tribal communities.
YWCA
YWCA Oklahoma City provides safety, education, and hope to victims of domestic violence in our community. Our crisis services programs are designed to help break the cycle of violence and provide victims with the empowerment they need to be self-sufficient. All programs are offered free of charge.
Emergency Crisis & Disaster Relief
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
OKCity Crisis Nursery
Partnering with parents and caregivers to prevent child abuse and neglect in Oklahoma. Open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. We offer emergency care for children in times of crisis. There are never any fees for families to utilize the Nursery.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or Text 1-800-985-5990
Oklahoma 24/7 SafeLine
The Oklahoma SafeLine is a confidential, toll-free, 24-hour hotline for Oklahomans seeking help or information about domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. Translation services are available in 150 languages. Call 1-800-522-SAFE (7233)
Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Are you – or is someone you love – struggling with thoughts of suicide? Call us at this National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number to get help at any hour. When you need someone to listen and provide support during incredibly difficult times, we’re here for you. It’s always worth the time to call. Call: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Safe Families Oklahoma
If you or someone you know is in need of a safe and loving family to temporarily care for your children, simply fill out the confidential Safe Family Request Form that can be located on the website below. Call their local office at 405-418-3825 and a Safe Families representative will contact you shortly.
Youth Crisis Mobile Response
When a young person (24 or younger) is in crisis - behavioral or emotional, physical or social, at home or at school - we can help 24/7. It all starts with one free call (833) 885-CARE (2273). When you connect with HeartLine we will help de-escalate the crisis and dispatch mental health professionals within 1-24 hours depending on the need.
Health
Epilepsy and Suicide Hotline
The Epilepsy & Seizures 24/7 Helpline has trained information specialists standing by to answer your questions about epilepsy and seizures and provide you with help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources.
U.S. Toll-Free Helpline: 1-800-332-1000
(En Español 1-866-748-8008)