Help and support

Help and Support Directory

Free, confidential services that can help with sextortion, images shared without consent, cyberflashing, deepfakes and online child safety, organised by country and by what's happened.

Last reviewed: 9 November 2026

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 (UK), 112 or 999 (Ireland), 911 (US and Canada), 000 (Australia), 111 (New Zealand) or 10111 (South Africa). If you're thinking about harming yourself, call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK and Ireland) or 988 (US and Canada).

Worldwide tools

ServiceWhat it doesWho it's for
StopNCII.orgStops intimate images being shared on partner platforms, using a digital fingerprint made on your deviceAdults (18+)
Take It DownThe same approach, for images taken before you turned 18Under 18s, or adults whose images were taken when they were under 18
Google and Bing removal formsRemove non-consensual intimate images, including deepfakes, from search resultsEveryone
Platform reportingUse the "non-consensual intimate image", "nudity" or "child safety" report optionsEveryone

United Kingdom

ServiceContactUse it for
Police999 emergency · 101 non-emergencyReporting any sexting crime
Revenge Porn Helpline0345 6000 459 · revengepornhelpline.org.ukAdults whose images have been shared or threatened, including deepfakes and sextortion
Childline0800 1111 · childline.org.ukAnyone under 19, any worry, 24/7
Report Removechildline.org.ukUnder 18s removing nude images of themselves
CEOPceop.police.ukReporting adults who contact children sexually online
Internet Watch Foundationiwf.org.ukReporting child sexual abuse imagery online, anonymously
Report Fraud0300 123 2040 · reportfraud.police.ukFinancial sextortion and romance fraud (England, Wales and NI)
Police Scotland101All reports in Scotland, including fraud
Report Harmful Contentreportharmfulcontent.comWhen a platform won't act on your report
Samaritans116 123Emotional support, 24/7
ShoutText SHOUT to 85258Crisis text support, 24/7
National Domestic Abuse Helpline0808 2000 247Images used to control or threaten you in a relationship
Men's Advice Line0808 801 0327Men experiencing domestic abuse
Galop0800 999 5428LGBT+ people experiencing abuse
Rape Crisis (England and Wales)0808 500 2222Sexual violence support, 24/7
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline0800 027 1234Domestic abuse in Scotland
Live Fear Free (Wales)0808 80 10 800Domestic abuse and sexual violence in Wales
NSPCC Helpline0808 800 5000Adults worried about a child
Professionals Online Safety Helpline0344 381 4772Teachers and professionals working with children
Stop It Now0808 1000 900Confidential help if you're worried about your own or someone else's sexual thoughts or behaviour towards children
Victim Support08 08 16 89 111Support after any crime

Ireland

ServiceContactUse it for
An Garda Síochána112 / 999, or your local stationReporting Coco's Law offences and sextortion
Hotline.iehotline.ieReporting intimate image abuse and child sexual abuse material
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre1800 77 888824/7 support for sexual violence, including image abuse
Childline (ISPCC)1800 66 66 66Under 18s
Samaritans116 123Emotional support, 24/7
Coimisiún na Meáncnam.ieComplaints about online platforms

United States

ServiceContactUse it for
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative844-878-2274Adults whose images have been shared
FBItips.fbi.gov · 1-800-CALL-FBISextortion and online exploitation
NCMEC CyberTipline1-800-843-5678 · report.cybertip.orgChild sexual exploitation
FTC (TAKE IT DOWN Act)TakeItDown.ftc.govPlatforms that ignore valid removal requests
988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineCall or text 988Crisis support, 24/7
RAINN800-656-4673Sexual violence support

Canada

ServiceContactUse it for
Cybertip.cacybertip.caSextortion and child sexual exploitation
NeedHelpNow.caneedhelpnow.caYoung people removing images
Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868 · text CONNECT to 686868Young people, 24/7
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre1-888-495-8501Financial sextortion and romance fraud
9-8-8Call or text 988Suicide crisis support

Australia

ServiceContactUse it for
eSafety Commissioneresafety.gov.au/reportImage-based abuse, sextortion and removal orders
ACCCEaccce.gov.au/reportChild sexual exploitation
Police Assistance Line131 444Non-emergency police
1800RESPECT1800 737 732Sexual, domestic and family violence
Kids Helpline1800 55 1800Ages 5 to 25
Lifeline13 11 14Crisis support, 24/7

New Zealand

ServiceContactUse it for
Netsafe0508 638 723 · text "Netsafe" to 4282Harmful digital communications and image abuse
Police105 non-emergencyReporting offences
Youthline0800 376 633Young people
Need to talk?Call or text 1737Mental health support, 24/7

South Africa

ServiceContactUse it for
SAPS10111Reporting Cybercrimes Act offences
Film and Publication Boardfpb.org.zaReporting harmful content and takedowns
GBV Command Centre0800 428 428Gender-based violence support, 24/7
Childline South Africa116Children and young people
SADAG0800 567 567Mental health and suicide crisis support

We checked these services in November 2026. If a number has changed, please let us know.

Need help right now?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 (UK), 112 (Ireland/EU), 911 (US/Canada) or 000 (Australia).