DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For free support from trained advocates please call the national domestic violence hotline at
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or TTY-1-800-787-3224
thehotline.org
Dating Abuse Helpline
Love is Respect provides a helpline with trained peer advocates on healthy relationships online, via phone and text.
1-866-331-9474
loveisrespect.org
Domestic Shelter Resources
Domesticshelters.org provides a search engine that helps find domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. It has service listings, information about domestic violence, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, support groups for women, children and families.
domesticshelters.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free and confidential service provided by skilled, trained crisis worker who will listen to problems and provide information about mental health services in the caller’s area.
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
The National Center for Victims of Crime provides information on issues that victims may face. It advocates for stronger rights, protections, and services for crime victims. It also provides education, training, and evaluation.
1-202-467-8700
victimsofcrime.org
Suicide and Depression Awareness for Students
People contemplating suicide or experiencing the depths of a severe depression need to know they are not alone. From teenagers to college students, LGBT to the elderly, people struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts need options, reassurance, hope and help.
1-800-SUICIDE
learnpsychology.org
Organizations that can help
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
State Coalitions and local resources
The Office of Violence against Women 6 from the Department of Justice provides an extensive list with contact details of a state coalition or a listing of local resources in each state on their website. The list is available here.
State wise information is also available on our website here.
Family Justice Center
The Family Justice Center houses a team of police officers, prosecutors, civil legal service providers, and community-based advocates, who work together, to provide coordinated services to victims of family violence. They can talk to an advocate and plan for their safety, interview with a police officer, meet with a prosecutor, receive medical assistance, receive information on shelter, and get help with transportation. More information is available here.
Sources: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National Network to End Domestic Violence WomensLaw.Org