Find official helplines to report bullying, abuse, or get support for children and young people
About child safety helplines
Child safety helplines provide free, confidential support for children and young people experiencing bullying, abuse, or other safety concerns. These services are staffed by trained counselors available 24/7 in many countries.
How to use these helplines
1.Calls are free and confidential - your privacy is protected
2.Trained counselors are available to listen and provide guidance
3.You can call for yourself or on behalf of a child you are concerned about
4.Many services also offer online chat and text support
For immediate emergencies, always call your local emergency number first.
Directory of child safety and anti-bullying helplines by country
Bolivia's municipal legal services (SLIM) provide free assistance for cases of domestic violence and child abuse, including counseling and legal support.
Ecuador's Specialized Police for Children and Adolescents (DINAPEN) provides a helpline for reporting crimes against children including abuse and exploitation.
Estonia's child helpline Lasteabi provides 24/7 free and anonymous counseling for children and young people facing abuse, bullying, or emotional distress.
Child Helpline Ethiopia provides a free, confidential service for children to report abuse, seek counseling, and access referral support across the country.
Childline Ghana operates a toll-free helpline providing counseling, referral services, and emergency intervention for children experiencing abuse or neglect.
Hong Kong's Against Child Abuse organization operates a hotline providing crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy for children suffering from abuse.
Honduras
DINAF – Dirección de Niñez, Adolescencia y Familia
HIMAYA is Lebanon's leading child protection organization, operating a helpline for children and families to report abuse and access prevention programs.
Lithuania's Child Line provides free, anonymous emotional support and counseling for children and teenagers experiencing bullying, abuse, or family problems.
Luxembourg's KannerJugendtelefon offers free, anonymous counseling for children and young people on issues including bullying, abuse, and mental health.
Malta's Supportline 179 is a national helpline operated by the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, offering support for child protection and domestic violence cases.
Nepal's Child Helpline 1098, operated by CWIN, provides 24/7 free support for children facing abuse, trafficking, child labor, and other protection concerns.
Oman's Ministry of Social Development operates a child protection hotline for reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and vulnerable persons.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's child protection line supported by UNICEF, providing assistance for children affected by violence, abuse, and armed conflict.
Iran's social emergency line operated by the State Welfare Organization, providing child protection, abuse reporting, and crisis intervention services.
Sudan's Family and Child Protection Unit providing assistance for children affected by abuse, violence, and harmful practices through police and social services.
Afghanistan's Child Protection Action Network provides support for children facing abuse, exploitation, and violence through referral and response services.
Western Sahara uses Morocco's ONDE (Observatoire National des Droits de l'Enfant) helpline for child protection, abuse reporting, and counseling services.
Eritrea's National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) works with UNICEF to provide child protection and welfare services for vulnerable children.
Greenland's children's helpline 134 provides confidential counseling and support for children and young people facing abuse, bullying, or personal crises.
Guyana's ChildLink helpline 227 provides a toll-free reporting mechanism for child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, operated by the Child Care and Protection Agency.
Haiti's IBESR (Institut du Bien-Être Social et de Recherches) provides child protection services including reporting abuse, trafficking, and providing emergency shelter.
Kyrgyzstan's Child Helpline 111 is a free, confidential service for children and adolescents to report abuse, bullying, and seek psychological support.
Libya's child protection hotline, supported by UNICEF, provides reporting and referral services for children affected by conflict, abuse, and violence.
The Maldives' Child Helpline 1412 is operated by the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services for reporting child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
Niger's child protection service provides support for children facing abuse, child marriage, and exploitation, working alongside UNICEF and local authorities.
Nicaragua's MIFAN (Ministry of the Family) helpline provides child protection services including reporting abuse, neglect, and family crisis intervention.
UNICEF and UNSOM provide child protection services in Somalia, supporting children affected by conflict, recruitment by armed groups, and gender-based violence.
Suriname's Child Protection Bureau (Bureau Kinderbescherming) provides child welfare services including abuse investigation, counseling, and family support.
UNICEF's child protection program in South Sudan provides services for children affected by armed conflict, family separation, and gender-based violence.
UNICEF's child protection program in Syria provides psychosocial support, family tracing, and rehabilitation services for children affected by the ongoing conflict.
Chad's child protection services, supported by UNICEF, provide assistance for children affected by abuse, child labor, early marriage, and armed conflict.
Tajikistan's Child Rights hotline provides a free, confidential service for children to report abuse, violence, and seek psychological support and legal assistance.
Timor-Leste's ALFeLa (Asistensia Legal ba Feto no Labarik) provides free legal assistance and protection services for women and children facing abuse and violence.
Uzbekistan's Child Helpline 1199 is a free, confidential service for children to report abuse, violence, and bullying, and to receive psychological counseling.
The British Virgin Islands' Social Development Department provides child protection services including investigation of abuse, counseling, and family support.
UNICEF's child protection program in Yemen provides psychosocial support, mine risk education, and family reunification for children affected by armed conflict.
Qatar's dedicated child helpline operated by Qatar Foundation, offering confidential support and guidance to children and adolescents facing abuse, bullying, or emotional distress.
Trinidad and Tobago's free, confidential helpline for children and young people experiencing abuse, neglect, or any form of violence, available around the clock.
Barbados' Child Care Board providing protection, care, and counseling services for children who are abused, neglected, or in need of state intervention.
The Bahamas Crisis Centre offering confidential support, counseling, and intervention services for children and families affected by abuse, violence, or exploitation.
Saint Lucia's Division of Human Services handling child protection cases, offering support and intervention for children facing abuse, neglect, or exploitation on the island.
Antigua and Barbuda's Gender Affairs Division offering child protection services and a reporting line for cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of minors.
Kosovo's SOS helpline providing free, confidential support for children and families dealing with domestic violence, abuse, and child protection concerns.
Andorra's Child and Adolescent Care Service providing specialized support, guidance, and intervention for young people at risk of abuse, neglect, or social exclusion.
MC
Direction de l'Action Sanitaire et Sociale – Monaco
Monaco's Health and Social Action Directorate providing child welfare services, intervention, and support for families and minors in situations of risk or distress.
Cape Verde's Institute for Children and Adolescents providing a free helpline for reporting child abuse, neglect, and violations of children's rights across the islands.
Gambia's Department of Social Welfare managing child protection cases and providing support services for vulnerable children facing abuse, trafficking, or exploitation.
ST
Instituto de Segurança Social – São Tomé e Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe's Social Security Institute providing child protection support and a contact line for reporting cases of abuse, neglect, or rights violations affecting minors.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' Family Affairs Division handling child welfare and protection, providing intervention for children at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Comoros' Child Protection Directorate providing support and intervention services for children at risk across the three islands of Grande Comore, Mohéli, and Anjouan.
The Isle of Man's Children and Families division providing child protection, safeguarding referrals, and support services for children and young people at risk.
The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep this directory accurate and up to date, helpline numbers and services can change without notice.
Use at Your Own Risk: Always verify helpline information with official sources before relying on it in a crisis situation.
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