# Child Abuse Help Resources - Oklahoma ## Emergency Contacts - **National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Text:** Text “HELP” to 1-800-422-4453 - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) ## Statewide Child Protection Services - **Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) - Child Welfare Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-3511 (24/7 Child Abuse Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.okdhs.org](https://www.okdhs.org/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and regional centers - **Services Provided:** Investigations of child abuse and neglect, foster care placement, family preservation services ## Regional Child Protection Services ### Tulsa Region - **Tulsa CARES for Kids** - **Phone:** 918-599-7999 - **Website:** [https://www.tulsacares.org](https://www.tulsacares.org/) - **Office Location:** 1206 N Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106 - **Specialized Services:** Forensic interviews, therapeutic support, case management ### Oklahoma City Region - **The CARE Center (Children’s Advocacy Center)** - **Phone:** 405-236-2100 - **Website:** [https://www.carecenter-okc.org](https://www.carecenter-okc.org/) - **Office Location:** 1403 Ashton Pl, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 - **Specialized Services:** Child-friendly interviews, counseling for victims and families, court preparation ## Reporting Child Abuse - **Oklahoma DHS Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-522-3511 (24/7) - **Website:** [https://www.okdhs.org/services/cws/pages/reportabuse.aspx](https://www.okdhs.org/services/cws/pages/reportabuse.aspx) - **How to Report:** Provide the child’s name, location, and details of the suspected abuse or neglect. Reports can be made anonymously. ## Online Child Protection Services - **Darkness to Light** - **Website:** [https://www.d2l.org](https://www.d2l.org/) - **Features:** Resources for recognizing and preventing abuse, online training for adults, and anonymous support. ## Educational Resources - **Stop It Now! Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.stopitnow.org](https://www.stopitnow.org/) - **Description:** Guides for identifying signs of abuse, how to respond, and training materials for educators and caregivers. ## Other Resources - **Oklahoma Children's Advocacy Centers** - **Phone:** 405-271-8858 - **Website:** [https://www.oklahomachildrensadvocacycenters.org](https://www.oklahomachildrensadvocacycenters.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy centers offering comprehensive support for abused children and their families, community outreach programs --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at [https://www.okdhs.org](https://www.okdhs.org/)._