# 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. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction at 1-800-441-4563._