National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH)

Provider Type

Indirect Services Only

Service Provider Type

Anti-Trafficking

Populations Served

Adult; Citizen/Legal Permanent Resident; Female; Foreign National; Labor Trafficking; Male; Minor (Under 18); Sex Trafficking; Transgender Female-to-Male; Transgender Male-to-Female

Visas Served

H-2B Visa Holders - Forestry; H-2B Visa Holders - Forestry; H-2A Visa Holders; J-1 Visa Holders; H-2B Visa Holders; G-5 Visa Holders; A-3 Visa Holders

Geographic Service Area

Can accept referrals nationwide

Public Phone

Hotline: (888) 373-7888

Hotline Details

24/7 access to advocates in English & Spanish; access to 200+ languages through interpreter service

Primary Email

help@humantraffickinghotline.org

Website

Languages

English; Spanish

Funding

HHS Human Trafficking Victim Services; Other state funding

Mission Statement

Founded in 2002, Polaris is named for the North Star, which people held in slavery in the United States used as a guide to navigate their way to freedom. Today we are filling in the roadmap for that journey and lighting the path ahead. Serving victims and survivors through the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Building a dataset that illuminates how human trafficking really works, in real time. Turning knowledge into targeted systems-level strategies to disrupt and prevent human trafficking.

National Human Trafficking Referral Directory

Este Directorio de referencias en línea está compuesto de organizaciones y programas contra la trata de personas que ofrecen servicios de emergencia, de transición o de largo plazo a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la trata de personas. También incluye organizaciones que proporcionan recursos y oportunidades en el area de la lucha contra la trata de personas.

Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics

50,123

signals were received by the Hotline in 2021. Includes calls, texts, and online chats and tips.

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Important Notice

Compass Connections is honored to assume operations of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. We are working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Polaris to ensure a smooth and coordinated transition. To ensure there are no lapses in services, the handoff of the Hotline communication channels including SMS, chat, and the toll-free number is being conducted in a phased approach over the next month, with full operational transition anticipated in December.

During this transition period, our joint focus with HHS and Polaris remains on maintaining survivor safety, confidentiality, and continuous access to critical services. We appreciate the patience and support of the Hotline partners and stakeholders throughout this process. Once the transition is complete, Compass Connections will begin engaging with partners and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and continue our shared commitment to supporting survivors and combating human trafficking.