Sao Paulo - Local Crisis Support & Emergency Directory
This page provides local crisis support resources and important emergency contact numbers in Sao Paulo.
Local Crisis Support & Emergency Directory
Law Enforcement, Missing Persons & Federal Authorities
For reporting active crimes, abductions, and high-priority investigations including kidnapping, extortion, or federal offenses.
Emergency Services
Military Police (Emergency): 190
Civil Police (Investigation): 197
Federal Police: 194
Context: Dial 190 for crimes in progress. The Military Police (Polícia Militar) handles immediate response, while the Civil Police (Polícia Civil) handles investigations and reports.
Polícia Civil – Delegacia de Pessoas Desaparecidas (Missing Persons)
Phone: (11) 3311-3544
Email: [email protected]
Address: Rua Couto de Magalhães, 444, Nova Luz, São Paulo – SP
Context: The specialized department for tracking and locating missing individuals within the state.
Polícia Federal – São Paulo Regional Superintendence
Phone: (11) 3538-5000
Address: Rua Hugo D’Antola, 95, Lapa de Baixo, São Paulo – SP
Context: The federal authority for international kidnapping, human trafficking, and crimes involving federal institutions or borders.
Division of Anti-Kidnapping (DAS / DEIC)
Phone: (11) 2221-7030 (Main DEIC Line)
Address: Avenida Zack Narchi, 152, Carandiru, São Paulo – SP
Context: A highly specialized unit within the Department of State Criminal Investigations (DEIC) focused on kidnapping and extortion.
Missing Persons & Search Operations
Specialized units and resources for locating missing children, endangered adults, or individuals lost in urban or maritime environments.
Miami Dade Special Victims Bureau
Phone: +1 (305) 715-3300
Email: [email protected]
Handles missing persons and human trafficking investigations.
Florida Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue
Phone: +1 (786) 331-5000
Specialized K9 and technical search teams for disaster or collapse situations.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami
Phone:+1 (305) 535-4300
Address: 100 MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Handles emergencies or missing persons in local waterways.
Cyber Crime & Digital Security
Official channels for victims of online extortion, identity theft, hacking, or serious online harassment.
Miami Dade State Attorney Cyber Crimes Unit
Phone: +1 (305) 547-0100
Investigates and prosecutes digital fraud and online exploitation.
FDLE Computer Crime Center Miami Region
Phone: +1 (305) 470-5500
Provides state level technical assistance for hacking investigations and digital forensics.
Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3
Website: ic3.gov
Federal portal for reporting cyber extortion and financial cyber crimes.
Personal Safety, Medical & Crisis Support
Resources for individuals facing domestic violence, medical emergencies, or mental health crises.
Coordinated Victims Assistance Center CVAC
Phone: +1 (305) 285-5900
Address: 2400 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33133
Services include counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning.
SafeSpace Emergency Shelter
Hotline:+1 (305) 679-0303
24 hour confidential shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Jackson Memorial Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center
Phone: +1 (305) 585-1111
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Thriving Mind Mobile Response Team
Phone:+1 (305) 774-3616
On site psychiatric crisis intervention.
JCS 211 Miami
Dial 211 or +1 (305) 633-3333
24 hour helpline for suicide prevention and emergency social services.
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