If you suspect you are in immediate danger, please call 911. For counseling, referrals to national and local advocacy centers, hotlines, and related assistance, please consult the list of resources below.
Guide to local domestic violence shelters
HOTLINES AND RESOURCES
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or 800-942-6908 (Espanol)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
Pathways to Safety International
For families working abroad
National Helpline for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse or Assault
1-888-843-4564
Organization that helps sexual assault and harassment survivors, and offers workplace resources
FORGE: Transgender Sexual Assault and Dating Violence Resource
Anti-violence organization providing direct services to survivors
and training to providers
National Abused Deaf Women’s Hotline
Videophone: 1(855) 812-1001
Email: nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org
Abusers may use technology as a control tactic.
This site teaches you security principles used by the military, law enforcement, and other professionals to help you avoid further harm.
How do I know if I’m in immediate danger? Is there a way to assess my risk based on the highest risk indicators for intimate partner or family homicide?
SEXUAL ASSAULT
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Helpline for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse or Assault
Safe Helpline: Sexual Assault Support for the Department of Defense (DoD) Community
877-995-5247
CHILD ABUSE
1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
LEGAL RESOURCES
Email Hotline
RECOVERING FROM VIOLENCE
Women’s Independence Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships to women who have left an abusive domestic situation and are seeking economic independence.
This foundation helps restore the smiles of adults who have suffered dental injuries (to the front 8 teeth only) due to domestic violence or sexual assault.