Support, information, and tools for victims, survivors, families, and communities.

California Crime with Amy Jean has compiled the following resources to help connect individuals and families with information, support, and official services. Resources include victim assistance, missing-person services, crisis support, crime prevention, and California justice information.

California Victim Compensation Board

Provides financial assistance to eligible victims of violent crime and their families for certain crime-related expenses, including medical care, mental health treatment, funeral expenses, income loss, and relocation.

Call 800-777-9229

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Nation Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Provides resources and assistance involving missing, exploited, and endangered children. NCMEC also operates the national CyberTipline and provides support to families of missing children.

24-Hour Call Center: 1-800-843-5678

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RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

Provides free, confidential, 24/7 support and resources for survivors of sexual assault and abuse and their loved ones. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and can connect survivors with trained support specialists and local services.

Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)

Chat at RAINN.org/hotline

Text “HOPE” to 64673

California Department of Justice

Provides statewide information and resources for missing and unidentified persons in California, including a searchable missing persons database. The California DOJ also assists law enforcement agencies with locating missing persons and identifying unidentified individuals.

Call 916-210-6276

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Crisis Text Line

Free, confidential, 24/7 text-based mental health support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a crisis.

Text Home to 741741 to connect with a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor in the United States.

Crisis Text Line volunteers provide empathetic listening, crisis support, safety planning and referrals. They are trained volunteers and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.'

If you are in immediate physical danger or need emergency assistance, call 911. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for people affected by domestic violence and relationship abuse. Trained advocates, offer crisis support, safety planning, information, and connections to local resources by phone, text and online chat.

Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Text “START” to 88788

www.thehotline.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health struggles, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or other crises. Trained crisis counselors are available by call, text, or online chat.

Call 988

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A Note About These Resources
California Crime with Amy Jean provides these links for informational and educational purposes. CCAJ is not affiliated with the organizations listed on this page and cannot provide emergency, legal, medical, or crisis services. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Resources and contact information are periodically reviewed for accuracy.

Last reviewed: September 2026.