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Disclaimer These links are provided as a service to the community. In providing these links, the Euclid Public Library does not convey an endorsement of the organization or the services provided. When seeking assistance from ANY organization on the Hotlines pages, please keep in mind that some organizations can have political and/or religious agendas that can effect the information and assistance they provide you.
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1-800-4-ACHILD or 1-800-422-4453
Childhelp USA® exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children. They do so by focusing their efforts in the areas of treatment, prevention, and research.
Their Child Abuse Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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The Nine-Line: 1-800-999-9999
Covenant House is the largest privately-funded childcare agency in the United States providing shelter and service to homeless and runaway youth.
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Phone: (216) 696-KIDS
24-Hour Hotline & Intake Department
Summary of Program: Investigates referrals of child abuse and neglect and protects children at serious risk, and refers children and families to services.
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216-631-2275
The Domestic Violence Center is committed to a comprehensive approach to ending domestic violence and fostering peaceful relationships.
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1-800-621-4000
Are you having problems at home? Are you thinking about running away? Have you already run away and need to find a place to stay, food, clothing, legal or medical assistance? Being a teenager isn't easy. The National Runaway Switchboard is here 24 hours a day. They're confidential and free. Whether you are in a crisis, have a friend who is in trouble, need statistics for a school report, or want ideas for spreading the word about our services, they can help.
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From the American Psychological Association, this website designed especially for teens as a part of their Healthy Adolescents Project, this site provides information and resources for teens who are being abused--whether by family or in a dating situation. Learn to recognize the signs of an abusive person before you end up hurt.
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The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) was founded in 1993 and provides support to organizations and individuals working to end violence in the lives of victims and their children through technical assistance, training and information on response to and prevention of domestic violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-537-2238
WARNING: There are many ways an abuser can track what you do on the internet, including emails and sites you visit. It may be safer to use a public computer at a library, internet cafe, or friend's house.
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1-800-656-HOPE 24 hours/day; 7 days/week
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. On their website, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more.
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24 hour Hotline numer is 216-941-0062
A ministry with homeless, abused and forgotten boys and girls, age 12-17. Westhaven provides a safe place, warm bed, hot meals, diagnostic assessment, counseling, transportation to school and a 24-hour crisis hotline. Westhaven staff also provide after care services and outreach into the community to counsel families in crisis.
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While this site is from Australia, it contains a lot of good information about dating violence and how to know recognize thethe early warning signs tha tyou are involved with an abusive person.
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