You can help an abused child, even if you think you can't.  You can make a call and give her a chance.

If you suspect a child is being maltreated, or if you are a child who is being maltreated, call the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453; TDD 1-800-2-A-CHILD).

This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Hotline can tell you where to file your report and can help you make the report.

For information on what to expect when you call, go to https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/

Joanna Poppink, MFT, Los Angeles eating disorder psychotherapist.

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