https://bystanderrevolution.org/help

1<!DOCTYPE html>
2<html  data-head-attrs="">
3
4<head >
5  <title>Bystander Revolution</title><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"><meta lang="en"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta hid="description" name="description" content="Take the power out of bullying"><meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#f33633"><meta name="theme-color" content="#f33633"><meta hid="itemprop:name" itemprop="name" content="Bystander Revolution"><meta hid="itemprop:description" itemprop="description" content="Take the power out of bullying"><meta hid="itemprop:image" itemprop="image" content="https://bystanderrevolution.org/br.png"><meta hid="og:type" property="og:type" content="website"><meta hid="og:site_name" property="og:site_name" content="Bystander Revolution"><meta hid="og:url" property="og:url" content="https://bystanderrevolution.org"><meta hid="og:image" property="og:image" content="https://bystanderrevolution.org/br.png"><meta hid="og:title" property="og:title" content="Bystander Revolution"><meta hid="og:description" property="og:description" content="Take the power out of bullying"><meta hid="twitter:card" name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"><meta hid="twitter:image" name="twitter:image" content="https://bystanderrevolution.org/br.png"><meta hid="twitter:title" name="twitter:title" content="Bystander Revolution"><meta hid="twitter:description" name="twitter:description" content="Take the power out of bullying"><meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes"><meta name="mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes"><meta name="apple-mobile-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="#362f79"><link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="/favicon.ico"><link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/apple-touch-icon.png"><link rel="icon" type="image/png" size="32x32" href="/favicon-32x32.png"><link rel="icon" type="image/png" size="16x16" href="/favicon-16x16.png"><link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest"><link rel="mask-icon" href="/safari-pinned-tab.svg" color="#f33633">

5<script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/lottie-web/5.8.1/lottie.min.js"></script>

5<script src="//cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/numeral.js/2.0.6/numeral.min.js" async></script>

5<meta name="head:count" content="31"><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/entry-71029dd8.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="preload" href="/_nuxt/entry.3092c164.css" as="style"><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/default-e90bc815.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/share-de741758.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/search-798e688b.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/YouTubeThumbnail-3c671145.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/help-7fddc347.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="modulepreload" href="/_nuxt/copy-b6b2ff89.mjs" as="script" crossorigin><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/about-8654deff.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/braverme-0d21193a.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/browse-b56c3daa.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/challenges-ed1ef0ba.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/contributors-bede048d.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/_level_-99fa3b58.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/Youtube-e90a9164.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/index-4a651166.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/download-ed10d2c1.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/index-7d5dc343.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/privacy-2cb7208b.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/terms-c0d7b3ac.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/merchandise-d2f91dbf.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/_day_-be650a1e.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/index-e68db012.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/newfriend-2b2117c0.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/oneact-a8e4bcf3.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/partners-0b0b89d9.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/_solution_-e6fa2211.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/index-64dcb2a5.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/standkind-d8cd7765.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/_id_-7622f26b.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/weekly-7a323468.mjs"><link rel="prefetch" as="script" href="/_nuxt/error-component-8c902500.mjs"><link rel="stylesheet" href="/_nuxt/entry.3092c164.css">
6</head>
7
8<body  data-head-attrs="">
9  <div id="__nuxt"><!--[--><div id="Top"><header class="compact"><div class="inner"><a aria-current="page" href="/help" class="router-link-active router-link-exact-active section helpline"><div class="svg"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 40.13 40"><path d="M20,0a20,20,0,1,0-.2,40,24.52,24.52,0,0,0,2.7-.2V37.6A17.83,17.83,0,1,1,37.6,17.5a29.19,29.19,0,0,1,.1,3.2c-0.5,8.2-6.1,13.7-8.1,13.4-1.6-.2-1.8-1.3-2.3-2.4a8.51,8.51,0,0,0,1.3-1c0.9-1.1-1.8-6.4-3.1-6.1s-3.6.5-4.5-.1-2.82-3.92-2.82-3.92S18,20.29,17.9,20.1a8,8,0,0,1-1.1-4.7c0.2-1.1,1.8-2.7,2.9-3.4s-1.1-6.2-2.5-6.3-6.1,1.8-6.1,4.4a34.14,34.14,0,0,0,2.2,10.5h0c0,0.1.1,0.1,0.1,0.2a20.18,20.18,0,0,0,1.4,3h0a33.05,33.05,0,0,0,6.4,8.6c0.9,0.8,2.4.7,3.9,0.3,1.1,2.3,2.9,3.6,4.6,3.5,6.2-.3,10-9.5,10.3-16.2C40.6,9,31,0,20,0Z" transform="translate(0.1 0)"></path></svg></div><div class="copy">need help now?</div></a><div class="section socials"><div class="social facebook"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" aria-hidden="true" role="img" class="mdi mdi:facebook" width="1em" height="1em" preserveaspectratio="xMidYMid meet" viewbox="0 0 16 16"></svg></div><div class="social twitter"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" aria-hidden="true" role="img" class="mdi mdi-twitter" width="1em" height="1em" preserveaspectratio="xMidYMid meet" viewbox="0 0 16 16"></svg></div><div class="social link"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" aria-hidden="true" role="img" class="mdi mdi-link" width="1em" height="1em" preserveaspectratio="xMidYMid meet" viewbox="0 0 16 16"></svg><!----></div></div><div class="section center"><a href="/browse/?sort=featured" class="button button_videos"><div class="svg"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 38.71 39.94"><path d="M29,0V6.71H9.67V0H0V39.94H9.67V33.08H29v6.86h9.67V0H29ZM6,37.78H3.83V35.54H6v2.24Zm0-6.67H3.83V28.87H6v2.24Zm0-6.67H3.83V22.21H6v2.24Zm0-6.67H3.83V15.54H6v2.24Zm0-6.67H3.83V8.88H6v2.24ZM6,4.45H3.83V2.21H6V4.45ZM29,26.7H9.67V13.09H29V26.7Zm6.23,11.08H33.11V35.54h2.15v2.24Zm0-6.67H33.11V28.87h2.15v2.24Zm0-6.67H33.11V22.21h2.15v2.24Zm0-6.67H33.11V15.54h2.15v2.24Zm0-6.67H33.11V8.88h2.15v2.24Zm0-6.67H33.11V2.21h2.15V4.45Z"></path></svg></div><div class="copy">all videos</div></a><div class="button button_search"><div class="svg"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 37.68 38.09"><path d="M36.74,32.6l-9.4-9.43a15,15,0,1,0-4.64,4.46l9.49,9.51A3.22,3.22,0,0,0,36.74,32.6ZM5.33,14.92a9.59,9.59,0,1,1,9.59,9.59A9.59,9.59,0,0,1,5.33,14.92Z"></path></svg></div><div class="copy">search</div></div><div class="logo"><a href="/" class=""><img src="/logo/br_250x117.png"><div class="copy">take the power out of bullying</div></a></div></div></div><div class="bottom"></div></header><div class="off burger"><div class="clear"></div><div class="line"></div><div class="line"></div><div class="line"></div></div><div class="off mobile"><div class="inner"><div class="menu"><a class="option off" href="/browse/?sort=featured">browse</a><a class="option option_search off">search</a><a class="option off" href="/about">about</a><a class="option off" href="/contributors">contributors</a><a class="option off" href="/partners">partners</a><a class="option off" href="/solutions">solutions</a><a class="option off" href="/discuss">discussions</a><a class="option off" href="/weekly">the weekly stand</a><a class="option off" href="/challenges">challenges</a><a class="option off" href="/download">downloads</a><a class="option off" href="/merchandise">merchandise</a></div></div></div></div><!--[--><div id="Help"><div class="right"><!--[--><p>

9The most common advice from peers who have been through hard times is reach out for help right away.  This independent national hotline is answered by people who are trained to offer support and guidance on any topic, and everything is confidential.</p><p><span class="tur">If you are in immediate danger, call 911</span> or your local police station, and don't be shy about asking for what you need.</p><p><span class="tur">Trust your intuition. Keep seeking help until you have a greater feeling of safety.</span></p><!--]--></div><div class="left"><div class="number">1-800-273-TALK (8255)</div><p class="bigger tur">Worried about a friend? Struggling with some issues of your own?</p></div><div class="clear"></div><div class="mainborder"></div><div class="htitle">OTHER RESOURCES</div><div class="flex flex-col lg:flex-row lg:flex-wrap"><!--[--><div class="resource m-4 w-1/3 text-center"><div class="title">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</div><div class="numbers">1-800-273-TALK or<br/> 1-800-273-8255</div><div class="link"><a target="_new" href="http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org">suicidepreventionlifeline.org</a></div><div class="copy">For anyone who needs help, whether or not they are thinking about suicide.  People have called about all topics, including addiction, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, abuse, depression, and loneliness.</div></div><div class="resource m-4 w-1/3 text-center"><div class="title">Crisis Text Line</div><div class="numbers">Text “Hello” to 741-741</div><div class="link"><a target="_new" href="http://crisistextline.org">crisistextline.org</a></div><div class="copy">Speak anonymously with a compassionate, trained crisis counselor by texting “Hello” to 741-741. Help is available 24/7, and the service is free and confidential.</div></div><div class="resource m-4 w-1/3 text-center"><div class="title">Trevor Lifeline - LGBTQ</div><div class="numbers">1-866-488-7386</div><div class="link"><a target="_new" href="http://thetrevorproject.org">thetrevorproject.org</a></div><div class="copy">Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people.</div></div><div class="resource m-4 w-1/3 text-center"><div class="title">Your Life Your Voice</div><div class="numbers">1-800-448-3000</div><div class="link"><a target="_new" href="http://yourlifeyourvoice.org">yourlifeyourvoice.org</a></div><div class="copy">Information, live chat and text support for teens on all topics, including depression, cutting, eating disorders, addiction, violence, sexual abuse, bullying, family relationships, and other challenges.</div></div><div class="resource m-4 w-1/3 text-center"><div class="title">Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline</div><div class="numbers">1-800-422-4453</div><div class="link"><a target="_new" href="http://childhelp.org">childhelp.org</a></div><div class="copy">Crisis intervention, support and information for children and those concerned about them.</div></div><!--]--><div class="clear"></div></div></div><!--]--><footer><div class="inner"><div class="links"><!--[--><a href="/about" class="">about</a><a href="/contributors" class="">contributors</a><a href="/partners" class="">partners</a><a href="/solutions" class="">solutions</a><a href="/discuss" class="">discussions</a><a href="/weekly" class="">the weekly stand</a><a href="/challenges" class="">challenges</a><a href="/download" class="">downloads</a><a href="/merchandise" class="">merchandise</a><!--]--></div><div class="clear"></div></div><div class="bottom"><div class="inner"><div class="copy">©2019 Bystander Revolution, LLC. All Rights Reserved</div><div class="links"><a href="/legal/terms" class="">Terms of Use</a><a href="/legal/privacy" class="">Privacy Policy</a></div></div></div></footer><!----><!--]--></div>

9<script>window.__NUXT__={data:{},state:{$serror:null},_errors:{},serverRendered:true,config:{public:{webURL:"https:\u002F\u002Fbystanderrevolution.org",apiURL:"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.bystanderrevolution.org"},app:{baseURL:"\u002F",buildAssetsDir:"\u002F_nuxt\u002F",cdnURL:""}}}</script>

9<script type="module" src="/_nuxt/entry-71029dd8.mjs" crossorigin></script>

9<script type="module" src="/_nuxt/default-e90bc815.mjs" crossorigin></script>

9<script type="module" src="/_nuxt/help-7fddc347.mjs" crossorigin></script>

9
10</body>
11
12</html>