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How to Report Suspected Child Abuse

As a treatment center, we are required to forward all reports of suspected child abuse or neglect to a social services agency. Do not make a report of suspected child abuse via e-mail. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, it should be reported to your local law enforcement agency, social services agency, or child protective services.

The following are toll-free hotlines recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration that may also prove useful to you.
Child Abuse
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
 1-800-4-A-CHILD
(1-800-422-4453)
Each day in the United States, more than 3 children die as a result of child abuse in the home. In 1998, an estimated 1,100 children died of abuse and neglect-an average of more than 3 children per day. (source: Childhelp USA)
Child Care
Child Care Aware
 1-800-424-2246
Choosing child care is an important decision. Good child care arrangements can improve the daily lives of children and parents. In addition, children in high quality care have higher levels of success when they enter school. (source: Child Care Aware)
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
 Telephone 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TDD 1-800-787-3224
Your support and encouragement can be of tremendous value to a friend involved in an abusive relationship. You can ease the isolation and loss of control by listening, providing information and helping your friend to explore options. (source: National Domestic Violence Hotline)
Missing Children
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
 1-800-THE-LOST
(1-800-843-5678)
Runaways
National Runaway Switchboard
 1-800-621-4000
Every day 1.3 million runaway and homeless youth live on the streets of America. One out of every seven children will run away before the age of 18. Each year approximately 5,000 runaway and homeless youth die from assault, illness, and suicide. (source: National Runaway Switchboard)

NOTE: The states of Colorado and Wyoming do not have a statewide number to call. These numbers are listed below by county and/or locality:

Colorado counties/localities

  • Adams, 303-412-5212
  • Alamosa, 719-589-2581
  • Arapahoe, 303-795-4825
  • Baca, 719-523-6677
  • Bent (Sheriff), 719-456-1363
  • Bent (Social Services), 719-456-2620
  • Boulder, 303-441-1240
  • Chaffee, 719-539-6627
  • Cheyenne, 719-767-5629
  • Clear Creek (8 a.m.-4p.m.), 303-679-2365
  • Clear Creek, (after hours), 303-679-2393
  • Conejos, 719-376-5455
  • Costilla, 719-672-4131
  • Crowley (Public Welfare), 719-267-3546
  • Crowley (Sheriff), 719-267-5555
  • Custer, 719-783-2371
  • Delta, 970-874-2065
  • Denver, 720-944-3000
  • Dolores, 970-677-2250
  • Douglas, 303-688-4825
  • Eagle, 970-328-8840
  • Elbert, 719-541-2369
  • El Paso, 719-444-5800
  • Fremont (Sheriff), 719-942-4299
  • Garfield, 970-625-5282
  • Gilpin, 303-582-5444
  • Gilpin (after hours), 303-582-5511
  • Gunnison, 970-641-3244
  • Hinsdale, 970-944-2291
  • Hinsdale, (Sheriff), 970-944-2291
  • Huerfano, 719-738-2810
  • Jackson (Social Services), 970-723-4750
  • Jefferson, 303-271-4357, 303-271-4131
  • Kiowa, 719-438-5411
  • Kit Carson, 719-346-8732
  • Lake, 719-486-2088
  • La Plata, 970-382-6150
  • Larimer, Abuse Hotline, 970-498-6990
  • Lincoln, 719-743-2404
  • Logan, 970-522-2194
  • Mesa, 970-241-8480
  • Mineral (Sheriff), 719-658-2600
  • Moffat, 970-824-8282
  • Montrose, 970-249-3401
  • Otero, 719-383-3100
  • Ouray, 970-325-4437
  • Phillips, 970-854-2280
  • Pitkin, 970-920-5350
  • Prowers, 719-336-7486
  • Rio Blanco, 970-878-5011
  • Rio Grande, 719-657-4000
  • Routt, 970-879-1540
  • Saguache, 719-655-2537
  • San Juan, 970-387-5631
  • San Miguel, 970-327-4543
  • Summit, 970-668-4100
  • Teller, 719-689-2988
  • Washington, 970-345-2238
  • Weld, 970-346-7691
  • Yuma (Sheriff), 970-332-4805
If you do not see the phone number you want, call this national hotline:
1-800-4 A CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Wyoming counties/localities
  • Albany, 308-745-7324
  • Big Horn, 308-765-9453
  • Campbell, 308-682-7277
  • Carbon, 308-328-0612
  • Converse (Douglas), 308-358-3138
  • Converse (Glenrock), 308-436-9068
  • Crook, 308-283-2014
  • Fremont (Lander), 308-332-4038
  • Fremont (Riverton), 308-856-6521
  • Fremont (Arapahoe), 308-857-2436
  • Fremont (Eastern Shoshone Tribal), 308-332-6592
  • Goshen, 308-532-2191
  • Hot Springs, 308-864-2158
  • Johnson, 308-684-5513
  • Laramie, 308-777-7921
  • Lincoln (Kemmerer), 308-877-6670
  • Lincoln (Afton), 308-886-9232
  • Natrona, 308-473-3900
  • Niobrara, 308-334-2153
  • Park (Cody), 308-587-6246
  • Park (Powell), 308-754-2245
  • Platte, 308-322-3790
  • Sheridan, 308-672-2404
  • Sublette, 308-367-4124
  • Sweetwater, 308-362-5630
  • Teton, 308-733-7757
  • Uinta (Evanston), 308-789-2756
  • Uinta (Lyman), 308-786-4011
  • Washakie, 308-347-6181
  • Weston, 308-746-4657


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