You are not alone
Help is here. You are in control.
If you need help, for yourself or someone else, you can find calm, practical guidance below. You can leave this page at any time with the Quick Exit button, or by pressing the Escape key three times. If your device may be monitored, use a safer device when possible.
I need help now
Immediate support options and who to call.
GoConcernI'm worried about someone
What to do, and what not to do.
GoSupportI escaped and need support
Confidential help to heal and rebuild.
GoAwarenessWarning signs
Possible indicators to be aware of.
GoPlanSafety planning
Simple steps to help you stay safer.
GoGuidanceHow to help safely
Support someone without adding risk.
GoI need help now
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, these confidential hotlines can help. Tap to call or text.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1.888.373.7888
Confidential, free, many languages. Official site
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988
Free and confidential, day or night. Official site
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
Confidential support and local referrals. Official site
RAINN (Sexual Assault)
1.800.656.4673
Confidential support for survivors. Official site
I'm worried about someone
Approach with calm and care, and put safety first.
What to do
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
- Report concerns to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1.888.373.7888.
- Keep communication open, patient, and free of judgment.
- Learn the warning signs below, and write down what you observe.
What not to do
- Do not confront a suspected trafficker or abuser.
- Do not post about it publicly or on social media.
- Do not try to rescue or intervene physically yourself.
- Do not share details that could expose the person or you to more risk.
I escaped and need support
You deserve safety, dignity, and support, on your terms.
Confidential help is available for safety planning, housing, medical and legal needs, and counseling. The National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1.888.373.7888, RAINN at 1.800.656.4673, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233 can connect you to local services. You choose what happens next.
Warning signs
These are possible indicators, not proof. Context matters.
Behavioral
Fearfulness, anxiety, scripted or rehearsed answers, or avoiding eye contact.
Situational
Someone else controls their ID, money, or movement, or they are not free to come and go.
Physical
Signs of neglect, untreated injuries, or appearing malnourished or exhausted.
Safety planning
A safety plan is a simple, personal set of steps to help you stay safer. A trained advocate on any hotline above can help you build one.
- Identify safer people, places, and a way to reach help quickly.
- Keep important documents and a small bag of essentials where you can reach them, if safe to do so.
- Use a safer device and a private browser when looking for help.
- Memorize one or two key numbers in case you cannot access your phone.
- Trust your instincts. If something feels unsafe, prioritize getting to a safe place.
How to help safely
- Believe them and follow their lead.
- Protect their privacy, and never share details publicly.
- Connect them to professionals and hotlines rather than intervening alone.
- Do not confront an abuser or trafficker.
- Take care of yourself, too.
Remember, you can leave this page instantly with the Quick Exit button, and Milan's Mission is not a hotline or emergency service. In an emergency, call 911.