1. 911 Emergency Services
URL: N/A
Short Description: Immediate assistance for life-threatening emergencies (police, fire, medical).
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Public Safety
2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
URL: https://988lifeline.org
Short Description: 24/7 help for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Hotline
3. Adult Protective Services – Texas DFPS
URL: https://www.dfps.texas.gov
Short Description: Abuse/neglect reporting for older and disabled adults.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: Texas
Type: State Program
4. Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
URL: https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
Short Description: Support for dementia-related emergencies, wandering, and caregiver crises.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: National Nonprofit
5. DFW Area Homeless Helpline (Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance)
URL: https://mdha.org
Short Description: Regional crisis assistance for housing emergencies and urgent needs.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: DFW
Type: Regional Nonprofit
6. Federal Trade Commission – Report Fraud
URL: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov
Short Description: Report scam attempts, fraud, identity theft, or deception quickly.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Agency
7. Identity Theft Hotline – SSA
URL: https://www.ssa.gov/fraud
Short Description: Report Social Security number misuse, identity theft, or SSA fraud.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Program
8. National Domestic Violence Hotline
URL: https://www.thehotline.org
Short Description: Support and safety planning for seniors affected by domestic abuse.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: National Hotline
9. National Elder Fraud Hotline (DOJ)
URL: https://stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov
Short Description: Assists seniors who are victims of scams, fraud, or financial exploitation.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Department Hotline
10. National Human Trafficking Hotline
URL: https://humantraffickinghotline.org
Short Description: 24/7 hotline for reporting suspected trafficking or exploitation.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: National Hotline
11. Poison Control Hotline – U.S.
URL: https://www.poisonhelp.org
Short Description: 24/7 free poison exposure and medication error guidance.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Program
12. Texas 211 – Community Helpline
URL: https://www.211texas.org
Short Description: Statewide hotline connecting seniors to emergency aid, housing, food, and crisis support.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: Texas
Type: Statewide Info Line
13. Texas Abuse Hotline (DFPS)
URL: https://www.txabusehotline.org
Short Description: Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: Texas
Type: State Hotline
14. Texas Poison Center Network
URL: https://www.poisoncontrol.org
Short Description: Statewide hotline for poisoning, medication errors, and exposure risks.
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: Texas
Type: Statewide Service
URL: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Short Description: Immediate crisis support for veterans and their families (press 1 after dialing 988).
Category: Emergency Hotlines
Service Area: National
Type: Federal Program
