DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Talk through relationship abuse, safety planning and local services. Deaf Hotline videophone: 1-855-812-1001.
1-800-799-7233Text START to 88788
Call, text or chatVICTIM RESOURCES · THE LAUNCH PAD
Find support.
Independent U.S. resources for women, LGBTQ+ youth and adults, and anyone facing abuse in a relationship.
You don’t need to be sure it’s abuse to reach out. Advocates can help you think it through.
In immediate danger? Call 911.
Calls, texts and visits can leave records. If your phone may be monitored, consider a different device.
Talk to someone now
Free, confidential, 24/7 unless noted.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
RAINN
National Sexual Assault Hotline, including abuse by a partner or spouse.
1-800-656-4673 Visit RAINNCRISIS & SUICIDE
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For thoughts of suicide or any emotional crisis.
Call or text 988 Visit 988 LifelineFor women
Shelter, legal help, and culturally specific support.
SHELTERS & PROGRAMS
DomesticShelters.org
Search for shelters and domestic violence programs near you.
Find a programLEGAL INFORMATION
WomensLaw.org
Protective orders, custody and legal options, explained state by state.
Explore WomensLawNATIVE & INDIGENOUS
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally grounded support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Text START to the same number.
1-844-762-8483 Visit StrongHeartsLGBTQ+ youth & adults
Support from people who understand LGBTQ+ relationships and lives.
LGBTQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE
The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Call, text or chat. 24/7.
1-866-488-7386Text START to 678-678
Get help nowTEENS & YOUNG ADULTS
love is respect
Dating-abuse support for young people, including LGBTQ+ relationships.
1-866-331-9474Text LOVEIS to 22522
Talk to an advocateLGBTQ+ PARTNER ABUSE
The Network/La Red
24-hour hotline for LGBTQ+, poly and kink survivors of partner abuse. Toll-free: 1-800-832-1901.
617-742-4911 Visit The Network/La RedTRANS PEOPLE
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people. Weekdays, 1–9 p.m. Eastern.
1-877-565-8860 Visit Trans LifelineLGBTQ+ YOUTH, UP TO 25
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Confidential peer support from the LGBT National Help Center. Check their site for current hours.
1-800-246-7743 Visit the Help CenterSafety planning & technology
Plan ahead, and protect your devices and accounts.
SAFETY PLANNING
Plan for safety
The Hotline’s guide to making a personal safety plan, including for leaving.
Start a safety planTECHNOLOGY & PRIVACY
Safety Net Project
Device safety, stalkerware and online privacy for survivors.
Open the survivor toolkitINTERNET SAFETY
Browse more safely
The Hotline’s tips for using phones, computers and accounts more safely.
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