Suicide Prevention & Emotional Crisis
In the United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chat: https://988lifeline.org
In Peru: Línea 113 – Option 5 (Ministry of Health) Call 113 and select option 5 for mental health guidance and psychological support. Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also reach them via WhatsApp at: 955 557 000 or 952 842 623
Domestic Violence / Family Abuse
In the United States: National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-7233 (1-800-799-SAFE) — available 24/7 Text: send START to 88788 Live chat: https://www.thehotline.org
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline (helpful if you are in the Miami area) Call 1-800-500-1119 — available 24/7
In Peru: Línea 100 (Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations – MIMP) Call 100 (free, 24 hours a day) for guidance, counseling, and emotional support in cases of family or sexual violence. Chat 100 is also available through the MIMP website.
Substance Abuse
In the United States: SAMHSA National Helpline Call 1-800-662-4357 — available 24/7 Free, confidential referrals to local treatment and support. More information: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
In Peru: Habla Franco – Línea 1815 (DEVIDA) Call 1815 free from any phone. Confidential psychological counseling on drug and alcohol use. WhatsApp: 956 270 272 Official website: https://www.hablafranco.gob.pe
Support for Crime Victims & Traumatic Grief
In the United States: National Center for Victims of Crime – VictimConnect Call or text 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) Confidential support, referrals, and resources for victims of any crime, including homicide survivors and grieving families. Available 24/7. Website: https://victimconnect.org
In Peru: Victim and Witness Protection and Assistance Program (Office of the Attorney General – UCAVIT) Free legal and psychological assistance for crime victims and their families to help navigate the emotional aftermath of violent crime. Contact your local Fiscalía or call Línea 113, option 5 for initial guidance. More information: https://portal.mpfn.gob.pe/programa-de-proteccion-y-asistencia-a-victimas-y-testigos
Asking for help is an act of courage. If you are not ready to call today, save this page and come back when you are. You are not alone in this.
If you know of other reliable resources — especially in Peru or for the Hispanic community in the United States — write to me and I will add them.
With care, The Who Killed My Mother? team