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For Immediate Help

Emergency: Call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.

Call, Chat, or Text Support

To chat online, visit: thehotline.org/get-help

To text, message “START” to 88788

To call, dial 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 1-800-787-3224

Find Local Resources

thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/

Hotlines

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
  • Child Help National Abuse Hotline: (800) 4-A-CHILD​
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 or (888) 628-9454 (Spanish)
  • Adult Protective Services (elder abuse): (800) 451-5155
  • Local State Directory (in any state): 211
  • National Center of Victims of Crime: (855) 484-2846
  • National Hope Line Network: (800) 784-2433
  • National Dating Abuse Calling Line (Love is Respect): (866) 331-9474
  • Victim Information and Notification Everyday: (877) 411-5588
  • Suicide Hotline for Teens: (866) 210-3388
  • Suicide Prevention Line: (877) 727-4747
  • LGBTQ Resources: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: (833) 943-5746
  • Breaking The Silence Against Domestic Violence (Survivor Support Line): 855-287-1777

Helpful Links

https://endinggv.org

https://www.thetoolboxservices.com

https://breakthesilencedv.org/

https://www.imalive.org

https://www.thehotline.org

https://www.nimh.nih.gov

http://www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/domestic-violence/

https://www.teenlineonline.org

https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-lgbtq-communities

https://cutterlaw.com/sexual-assault-ride-sharing-guide

https://www.postpartum.net

Suggested Books

“Switch on Your Brain” by Dr. Caroline Leaf

“Working with Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Coleman

“The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel” Van Der Kolk, M.D.

“The Nice Girl Syndrome” by Beverly Engel

“The Land Between” by Jeff Manion

“The Self-Care Prescription” by Robyn L. Gobin, PhD

“The Mindful Athlete” by George Mumford

“When Your Children Hurt” by Charles F. Stanley

“Good Mourning Nude” by Maury Danielle 

EDU Videos

Brene Brown:

Leslie Morgan:

Tabitha Mpamira-Kaguri