Emergency and Crisis Help Lines
Benjamin Franklin School encourages students, families, and community members to seek assistance whenever help is needed. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency, mental health crisis, or safety concern, please use the resources below.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Medical Emergency)
📞 911
Call 911 immediately if there is an immediate threat to life, a medical emergency, a fire, or a crime in progress.
Non-Emergency Assistance
Milwaukee Police Department Non-Emergency Services
📞 (414) 933-4444
Use this number to report non-emergency incidents, provide information to law enforcement, or seek assistance when there is no immediate danger requiring emergency response.
Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or Text 988
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Emotional distress
- Mental health crises
- Substance use concerns
- Concern for a loved one in crisis
The service is free, confidential, and staffed by trained crisis counselors.
Milwaukee County Crisis Line
📞 (414) 257-7222
Available 24/7 for immediate mental health support, crisis intervention, and connection to community resources. Mobile crisis teams are available when appropriate.
Crime Tip Lines
Milwaukee Crime Stoppers
📞 (414) 224-TIPS (8477)
Submit anonymous information about criminal activity. Tips can help law enforcement solve crimes while protecting the identity of the caller.
Milwaukee Police Anonymous Tip Line
📞 (414) 933-4444
Community members may provide anonymous tips regarding criminal activity and public safety concerns.
Crisis Text Support
Crisis Text Line
📱 Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential crisis counseling available 24 hours a day via text message.
Remember
If there is an immediate threat to safety or a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.