Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse
Family advocacy, prevention, mental health, connection with law enforcement and legal systems
(585) 935-7800 | Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
211 Life Line | 211lifeline.org
A “One Stop Shop” collection of hundreds of agencies, nonprofits, and resources. Can assist with or refer you to an organization that offers services for many different needs.
Crisis and Suicide Hotline, Food, Housing, Mental health, Substance Abuse, Health, Emergency Assistance, and More
211 or 1-877-356-9211 – 24 Hour Hotline | 898211 – 24 Hour Text Line
NY State Child Abuse Hotline
Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
1-800-342-3720 – 24 Hour Hotline
Center For Youth | centerforyouth.net
Homeless and Runaway
Emergency shelter, food & clothing, street outreach, homeless services
(585) 271-7670 – 24 Hour Crisis Line | 905 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Willow Domestic Violence Center | willowcenterny.org
Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse
Emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, support groups
(585) 222-SAFE (585) 222-7233 – 24 Hour Hotline and Text Line
Restore Sexual Assault Services | restoresas.org
Relationship Abuse, Sexual Assault
Crisis Intervention, Medical Help, Counseling, Legal Help
(585) 546-2777 – 24 Hour Hotline
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline | rainn.org
Sexual Assault
Connects you to local resources and organizations that assist with sexual assault.
800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673) – 24 Hour Hotline
Live chat
Love Is Respect | loveisrespect.org
Healthy Relationships, Dating, Relationship Abuse, Sexual Assault
Peer advocates available 24/7 to support teens with concerns about dating violence, safety plans, crisis intervention, and referral to service providers. Live chat available.
1-866-331-9474 – 24 Hour Hotline | Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 – Text Line
Live Chat
What’s OK | whatsok.org
Relationships, Boundaries, Consent, Sex
Ask a question about relationships or consent, read articles and responses to frequently asked questions
Text “WHATSOK” to 1-888-532-0550 - Text Line
Cyber Tipline for Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation | cybertipline.org
Online Sexual Abuse, Sextortion, Sexual Images Uploaded to Internet
Report suspected online sexual abuse and exploitation of minors
1-800-843-5678 – 24 Hour Hotline
Take It Down | takeitdown.ncmec.org
Removal of Sexual Images Videos or “Nudes” Uploaded to the Internet
Provides assistance removing nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos or video of minors from the internet and Social Media
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Labor Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Forced Sex Work
Report suspected trafficking, help for trafficking victims
1-888-373-7888– 24 Hour Hotline | humantraffickinghotline.org/chat – Live Chat
233733 – Text Line
The Trevor Project | thetrevorproject.com
LGBTQ Suicide Hotline
Crisis Services, Peer Support
1-866-488-7386– 24 Hour Hotline | thetrevorproject.org/gethelp – Live Chat
678678 – Text Line
National Runaway Safeline
Runaway and Homeless
For teens who have or are considering running away
1-800-786-2929 – 24 Hour Hotline | 1800runaway.org – Live Chat
Crisis Textline | crisistextline.org
Crisis Help
Live trained counselors respond to any type of crisis
Text “HOME” to 741741
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Crisis and Suicide
Network of 200 local crisis centers across the US
Call 988 | Text 988 | Chat 988lifeline.org/chat
What to do if you suspect, or would like to report, an abuse:
Stop It Now! is committed to creating a private place to freely and openly discuss concerns about child sexual abuse and consider what steps to take next.
Call the Helpline Now!
Talk to someone by calling
1-888-PREVENT
Helpline hours:
Monday-Friday, 12-6pm EST
More Resources
Suspect Abuse? Visit this page for more information on what to do if you suspect abuse.
Common Questions - Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the investigative process at Bivona.
State and National Resources - State and National resources for child abuse.
Learn the Lingo - Learn the professional terminology used in child abuse investigations.