Please be aware that while adherence to safety guidelines and best practices can significantly reduce risk, no method is entirely foolproof. If you encounter a negative experience, it is important to understand that it is not your fault, and support is available. You are encouraged to report any incidents to us, and further information on how to do so can be found here.
For additional support, please refer to the resources listed below. If you are in immediate danger or require emergency assistance:
please contact 911 (U.S. or Canada) or your local law enforcement agency.
INSIDE THE US
If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the number of emergency services in your area. Below are resources that can provide advice and support if you’ve had a bad experience with a match. We would like you to report any bad dates or violent incidents to our Trust & Safety team, so that we can take the appropriate action. You can view how to report a match here.
National Domestic Violence HotlineProvides free and confidential support 24/7. If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship or domestic abuse in any form, help is available. Support is a call or chataway at:
Call 1-(800)-799-SAFE (7233)
Text "START" to 88788
or chat online at TheHotline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Languages: English, Spanish
Hours: Available 24 Hours
Help is available speak with someone today.
Call 988
Text: 988
Video Phone for Deaf or Hearing Loss
Online Chat
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 1-(800)-656-HOPE (4673)
Official Website
Planned Parenthood
1-(800)-230-7526
Official Website
VictimConnect - Crime Victime Resource Center
1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Official Website
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-(800)- THE-LOST (843-5678)
Official Website
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
1-877-739-3895
Official Website
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
Text 233733
TTY: 711
Online Chat
Official Website
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
1-844-878-2274
Official Website
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Official Website
LGBTQ National Help Center
1-888-843-4564
Official Website
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860 (US)
1-877-330-6366 (CA)
Official Website
OUTSIDE THE US
No More Global Directory
Official Website
Find A Helpline
Official Website
Global Modern Slavery Directory
Official Website
ILGA
Official Website
Match Group Internationial
Official Website
Tools to Protect Your Children from Adult Sites
- Net Nanny: Offers real-time monitoring, internet filters, and alerts for suspicious behavior.
- SafeToNet: (Formally: CyberPatrol) Provides customizable filtering options and detailed activity reports.
- Safety Surf: Offers secure browsing and content filtering for children of various age groups.
- GetNetWise: A comprehensive resource offering tips, tools, and advice on keeping children safe online.