HELP FOSTER YOUTH

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You are not alone. Call or text one of the free hotlines below, or enter your ZIP code to find emergency shelters and crisis services near you.

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, any time, free. For thoughts of suicide or any emotional crisis.988 Emergency — danger right nowIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.911 National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-7233 (1-800-799-SAFE), or text START to 88788. Free, confidential, 24/7.1-800-799-7233 National Human Trafficking Hotline1-888-373-7888, or text 233733. Free, confidential, 24/7.1-888-373-7888 National Runaway Safeline1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY). For youth who have run away or are thinking about it.1-800-786-2929 Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 to reach a live, trained counselor by text, free, 24/7.Text HOME to 741741

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