# Bullying & Cyberbullying Help Resources - Wisconsin
## Emergency Contacts
- **National Bullying Hotline (StopBullying.gov)**
- **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/)
- **Description:** Provides information, resources, and support for individuals facing bullying and cyberbullying.
- **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)**
- **Phone:** 988
- **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/)
- **Description:** Offers crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing distress, including bullying-related crises.
## Statewide Bullying Prevention Services
- **Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - Bullying Prevention**
- **Phone:** 1-800-441-4563
- **Website:** [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/safeschools/bullying-prevention](https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/safeschools/bullying-prevention)
- **Services Provided:** Resources for schools, parents, and students, including workshops and policy guidance to prevent bullying and cyberbullying.
- **Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health**
- **Phone:** 1-608-267-6800
- **Website:** [https://children.wi.gov](https://children.wi.gov/)
- **Services Provided:** Mental health support and resources related to bullying and its emotional impact.
## Regional Bullying Prevention Services
### Milwaukee
- **Milwaukee Public Schools Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative**
- **Phone:** 1-414-475-8000
- **Website:** [https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us](https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/)
- **Specialized Services:** Programs for school mediation, parent education, and student workshops on bullying prevention.
### Madison
- **Dane County Youth Services**
- **Phone:** 1-608-242-6210
- **Website:** [https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org](https://www.danecountyhumanservices.org/)
- **Specialized Services:** Counseling for youth and families affected by bullying, with additional support for online safety training.
### Green Bay
- **Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin**
- **Phone:** 1-920-436-6800
- **Website:** [https://www.familyservicesnew.org](https://www.familyservicesnew.org/)
- **Specialized Services:** Youth counseling, anti-bullying campaigns, and community education programs.
## Reporting Bullying & Cyberbullying
- **Wisconsin Safe Schools Reporting Hotline**
- **Phone:** 1-877-208-8461
- **Website:** [https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/safeschools](https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/safeschools)
- **How to Report:** Contact the hotline or report incidents to school administrators with specific details about the situation.
## Online Bullying Prevention Services
- **Cyberbullying Research Center**
- **Website:** [https://cyberbullying.org](https://cyberbullying.org/)
- **Features:** Guides for parents, students, and educators, anonymous reporting tools, and online safety tips.
- **StopBullying.gov Online Resources**
- **Website:** [https://www.stopbullying.gov](https://www.stopbullying.gov/)
- **Features:** Online education, bullying prevention tips, and legal resources.
## Educational Resources
- **PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center**
- **Website:** [https://www.pacer.org/bullying](https://www.pacer.org/bullying)
- **Description:** Provides educational resources for students, parents, and educators, including toolkits and awareness campaigns.
## Other Resources
- **Legal Action of Wisconsin**
- **Phone:** 1-855-947-2529
- **Website:** [https://www.legalaction.org](https://www.legalaction.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for bullying and cyberbullying cases, including school-based discrimination claims.
- **Wisconsin School Counselor Association**
- **Website:** [https://www.wscaweb.org](https://www.wscaweb.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Support and resources for school counselors to address bullying and promote safe school environments.
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_Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction at 1-800-441-4563._