If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are things you can do to keep yourself and others safe from bullying.
If you or someone you know is involved in cyberbullying, it is important to document and report the behavior.
If you have done everything you can to resolve the situation and nothing has worked, or someone is in immediate danger, there are ways to get help.
| The problem | What you can do |
|---|---|
| There has been a crime or someone is at immediate risk of harm. | Call 911 |
| Someone is feeling hopeless, helpless, thinking of suicide. | To talk to someone now:
For Spanish Speakers:
For Deaf/Hard of Hearing People:
For Veterans, Service Members, and their Loved Ones:
For LGBTQI+ Youth and Young Adults under 25:
Free and confidential support resources are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Someone is acting differently than normal, such as always seeming sad or anxious, struggling to complete tasks, or not being able care for themselves. | Find a local counselor or other mental health services |
A child is being bullied in school.
| Contact the:
See more on working with the school. |
| A child is being cyberbullied. | Contact:
See more on how to report cyberbullying. |
| The school is not adequately addressing harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, or religion. | Contact:
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