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Important Information and Phone Numbers
from Devereux Connecticut Unaccompanied Children & Kids Services Program (UCS) Welcome Book (English)
Important Resources and Phone Numbers
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening medical emergency, pick up any phone and dial 9-1-1. Only call 9-1-1 in very serious situations.
Calling 9-1-1 will connect you to an operator that can help you by: Send the police for help Send the fire department to help with fires and other emergencies Send an ambulance to help you with a medical emergency
I F YOU N E E D H E L P , C A L L: 1-800-203-7001
ORR National Call Center
The ORR National Call Center can help if: If you experience any of the following, we are here to help: Someone is hurting you or making you feel bad or scared You have trouble finding help You are feeling sad or unwanted Someone is keeping you away from food, shelter, school, or medicine You are having family problems You are having difficulty with court You don’t feel safe and happy Kids are being mean to you at school You are angry or hurting You have nowhere to sleep You have trouble finding your paperwork Someone is forcing you to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable Someone is touching you in a way you don’t like, or someone makes you do things that make you uncomfortable
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HELP
I F YOU N E E D H E L P , C A L L: 1-855-232-5393
UAC Sexual Abuse Hotline
Call the UAC Sexual Abuse Hotline if: You have been a victim or witness, or if you think there is sexual abuse or sexual harassment that is occurring or has occurred at a care provider operating on the behalf of ORR. The Hotline directly connects you to a live representative who is bilingual in English and Spanish and who understands how to interview youth. You may also call anonymously, meaning you don’t have to give your name or other identifying information.
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