Crisis and safety
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis, 24/7.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives
We keep our relatives visible, help families act fast, and connect them to people who can help.
If someone is missing, do this now
Report it right away
Call 911 or your tribal police. There is no waiting period to report a missing person.
Get a case number
Write down the officer's name and the case number. Ask that the person be entered into NCIC, the national crime database.
Enter the case in NamUs
Families can create a case at namus.nij.ojp.gov. Share a recent photo and identifying details.
Get support
Call the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1-844-762-8483 for help and advocacy.
Share carefully
Share only verified information and the official contact number, so tips go to investigators.
Verified alerts
No alerts are posted yet. Every alert is confirmed by family or a tribal liaison before it goes live, and can be taken down quickly when a relative is found or a family asks.
Help and support
Crisis and safety
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally grounded support for Native people affected by domestic, dating, and sexual violence.
Crisis and safety
Crisis Text Line
Text with a trained crisis counselor any time.
Text HOME to 741741 Website for Crisis Text Line (opens in a new tab)
Crisis and safety
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support, safety planning, and referrals for anyone experiencing abuse.
Crisis and safety, Canada
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Counseling and crisis support for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
MMIW
NamUs
The national database for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons. Families can enter a case directly.
namus.nij.ojp.gov Website for NamUs (opens in a new tab)
MMIW
National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Resources, toolkits, and advocacy to end violence against Native women.
MMIW, Canada
MMIWG Support Line (Canada)
Emotional support for anyone affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, also known as Red Dress Day.