National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a free, confidential service that helps anyone affected by relationship abuse, 24 hours a day, every day. Trained advocates listen, help you make a safety plan, and connect you to local shelters, legal help, and counseling. You can reach them by phone, text, or online chat, in English, Spanish, and over 200 other languages.
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The Domestic Violence Hotline has highly trained expert advocates available 24/7 for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of... Main Services help escape violence navigating the system help hotlines one-on-one support Other Services virtual support Serving anyone in need adults young adults teens school-aged children seniors limited english trauma survivors abuse or neglect survivors domestic violence survivors More Less human trafficking survivors sexual assault survivors in crisis in danger
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What they offer 8
- Recently verified· Jun 24
24/7 Phone HotlineService
Speak with a trained advocate any time at 1-800-799-7233 for support, safety planning, and local referrals.
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Text SupportService
Text START to 88788 to connect with a live advocate by text message.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Online ChatService
Chat live with an advocate at thehotline.org for confidential support and resources.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Ruth AI ChatService
A domestic-violence-informed AI chatbot at ruth.thehotline.org for help when a live advocate is not available.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Safety PlanningProgram
Advocates help you create a personalized plan to stay safer while in, or leaving, an abusive relationship.
- Recently verified· Jun 24
Local Provider ReferralsService
Connects callers to local shelters, legal aid, financial assistance, and counseling in their area.
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Specialized Information and Referral * Domestic Violence IssuesService
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Domestic Violence HotlineService
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