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The hotlines provided can help connect you with resources such as shelter, transportation, trauma counseling, local law enforcement, and more. Please note that these hotlines is not a law enforcement or immigration agency and is run by a nongovernmental organization that receives partial funding from the Federal government. When reporting suspected human trafficking, it's important to note that you may be speaking to a mandated reporter, mandated reporters are required by law to report certain situations.

National Human Trafficking Resource Center

Call: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733 "BEFREE"
Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
For hard of hearing or speech impaired Dial: 711
Email: help@humantraffickinghotline.org

Hotlines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

For information on legal services available in your area click the link below https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory

Law Enforcement & Immediate Response

Philadelphia Police Department – Human Trafficking Unit

- Phone: 215-686-8477 (24-hour tip line)
- Learn more here: https://www.phillypolice.com
  Direct contact for reporting cases of human trafficking in Philadelphia. The unit is responsible for investigating and responding to trafficking cases.

National Runaway Safeline

- Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
- Learn more here https://www.1800runaway.org
  Provides support for youth, including those at risk of trafficking, with access to shelters in Philadelphia.

Legal Assistance

KIDS Advocacy Project (KAP) – Legal Assistance for Trafficked Youth

- Phone: 215-772-7887
- Website: https://www.kapphilly.org
  Offers pro bono legal assistance to children, including trafficked immigrant minors, to help them gain protection and safety through immigration law.

HIAS Pennsylvania

- Phone: 1-800-426-5596
- Website: HIAS PA

Provides legal representation and support to immigrants, including trafficked minors, with case management, shelter, and legal services.

Justice at Work

- Phone: 215-733-0878
- Website: https://www.justiceatworklegalaid.org/

Provides free legal assistance for low-wage workers in Pennsylvania, includinf trafficked minors.

Child Protection & Mental Health Services

Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAP) – Philadelphia

- Phone: 215-544-0600
- Website: https://www.cap4kids.org
  A Philadelphia-based resource for child protection, mental health, and trauma-informed care. Offers mental health resources for minors who have experienced trauma.

The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CIRH) – Philadelphia

- Phone: 215-710-4737
- Website: https://www.cirh.org
  Provides culturally competent healthcare and support services for immigrant children, including mental health counseling for trafficking survivors.

Immigrant Services & Advocacy

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians

- Phone: 215-557-0822
- Website: https://www.welcomingcenter.org
  Supports immigrants, including trafficking survivors, via connection to legal, social, and educational resources across Pennsylvania.