Where to get help for suicidal thoughts, child abuse, mental health, domestic violence
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Mental health: 9-8-8 set to become national crisis hotline
An easy-to-remember three-digit number aims to transform the nation's approach to crisis care by providing mental healthcare emergency service.
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The following are resources for help with domestic violence, child abuse, suicidal thoughts or mental health issues.
Suicide help
National hotline: 800-784-2433
Local: Call 988
Child abuse help
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Indiana Department of Child Services' child hotline. It is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. You can report abuse and neglect anonymously.
DCS hotline: 800-800-5556 (if all lines are busy, call 833-800-5556)
How to report child abuse or neglect in Indiana
In Indiana, anyone who suspects child abuse or neglect is occurring must make a report to child welfare officials. Here's how to do that.
Dwight Adams, Wochit
Domestic violence help
Indiana's statewide hotline: 800-332-7385
National hotline: 800-799-7233
Mental health help
National helpline: 866-903-3787
Local: Call 988 or 211 and follow prompts
Law enforcement help
Contact your local police department by calling 911.