Stop It Now! Helpline – Adults 21+
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – Free, Confidential Support
GET HELP NOW
CALL: 1.888.PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
For Adults 21 and Older
Stop It Now! provides free, confidential support and information to adults with questions or concerns about child sexual abuse. Our helpline offers phone, email, and chat services, plus an interactive Online Help Center and Ask Now! advice column.
HELPLINE HOURS (PACIFIC TIME)
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT (12:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET)
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET)
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET)
Closed: Saturdays and Sundays
Note: Hours subject to change
HOW TO REACH US
Phone: 1.888.PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
Talk directly with a trained helpline counselor during business hours
Email:
Get a response within 3 business days
https://www.stopitnow.org/get-immediate-help
Chat:
Chat with a helpline consultant online during helpline hours
https://www.stopitnow.org/get-immediate-help
Online Help Center (24/7):
Search by concern for immediate information and guidance
https://stopitnow.org/resources/search-by-concern
Ask Now! Advice Column:
Read answers to common questions
https://www.stopitnow.org/advice-column
WHO WE HELP
Stop It Now! supports anyone with questions or concerns about child sexual abuse:
- Parents and caregivers
- Teachers and school staff
- Extended family members
- Mental health professionals
- Youth organization staff
- Church members and leaders
- Adults worried about themselves
- Anyone seeking to prevent abuse before it happens
OUR HELPLINE COUNSELORS
Trained helpline counselors provide:
- Support, resources, feedback and next step guidance
- Help with problem-solving
- Assistance addressing barriers to safe decision making
- Accurate information to help determine next steps
- Links to other organizations or therapists as needed
Note: Counselors are not therapists and do not provide therapy or ongoing mental health treatment.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Main Website: https://stopitnow.org/
Prevention Tools: https://stopitnow.org/resources
Training Programs: https://stopitnow.org/circles-of-safety
About Stop It Now!
Stop It Now! is a program of Klingberg Family Services with over 30 years of experience helping keep children safe from sexual harm.
60% of our helpline callers contact us before abuse occurs – evidence that our services help prevent harm before it happens.
Note: All services are confidential and completely free. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services.
Emergency: If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement or child protective services.