# Child Abuse Help Resources - North Carolina ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text “CHILDHELP” to 1-800-422-4453 - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 crisis intervention, support, and referrals. ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) - Child Protective Services** - **Phone:** 919-855-4800 - **Website:** [https://www.ncdhhs.gov](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Multiple locations statewide. - **Services Provided:** Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, offers family support services, and provides emergency assistance. - **Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC)** - **Phone:** 919-829-8009 - **Website:** [https://www.preventchildabusenc.org](https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, education, and prevention programs for child abuse and neglect. ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Charlotte - **Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** 704-335-2760 - **Website:** [https://www.patsplacecac.org](https://www.patsplacecac.org/) - **Office Location:** 901 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, medical exams, case management, and family advocacy services. ### Raleigh-Durham - **SAFEchild (Stop Abuse for Every Child)** - **Phone:** 919-743-6140 - **Website:** [https://www.safechildnc.org](https://www.safechildnc.org/) - **Office Location:** 864 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603 - **Specialized Services:** Parenting programs, child abuse prevention education, and case support for families. ### Asheville - **Mountain Child Advocacy Center** - **Phone:** 828-213-9824 - **Website:** [https://www.mtncac.org](https://www.mtncac.org/) - **Office Location:** 50 Doctors Dr, Asheville, NC 28801 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, therapeutic services, and abuse prevention training. ## Reporting Child Abuse - **North Carolina Child Abuse Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-7030 - **Website:** [https://www.ncdhhs.gov](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/) - **How to Report:** Provide the child's name, address, details of suspected abuse or neglect, and your contact information (optional). Reports can also be made to local child protective services offices. ## Online Child Protection Services - **National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (CyberTipline)** - **Phone:** 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) - **Website:** [https://www.cybertipline.org](https://www.cybertipline.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous reporting, online safety tips, and resources for children and families. ## Educational Resources - **Darkness to Light - Stewards of Children** - **Website:** [https://www.d2l.org](https://www.d2l.org/) - **Description:** Training for adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. ## Other Resources - **North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program** - **Phone:** 919-890-1250 - **Website:** [https://www.nc.gov/agencies/guardian-ad-litem](https://www.nc.gov/agencies/guardian-ad-litem) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for abused or neglected children in the court system. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina at [https://www.preventchildabusenc.org](https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/)._