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You deserve safety. Help is one place away.
Haven Path is a private, one-stop directory of verified U.S. hotlines, shelters, legal aid, and financial support for people experiencing domestic abuse.
In immediate danger
Call 911, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Text START to 88788.
Start with what you need
Every resource here is free and confidential.
Talk to someone now
24/7 hotlines, chat, and text lines.
ExploreSomewhere safe to sleep
Emergency shelters and transitional housing.
ExploreLegal protection
Restraining orders, custody, immigration, free legal aid.
ExploreMoney to leave
Emergency cash, benefits, and financial empowerment.
ExploreSupport for children
Help for young people and parents.
ExploreCover your tracks
Tech safety tips and browsing privacy.
Explore24/7 crisis lines
Someone to talk to, right now
RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673StrongHearts Native Helpline
1-844-762-8483Common questions
- What is Haven Path?
- Haven Path is a free, private online directory that connects people experiencing domestic abuse in the United States with verified hotlines, emergency shelters, legal aid, and financial support in one place.
- Is Haven Path free to use?
- Yes. Haven Path is completely free and confidential. No account is needed, and every listed resource is free to contact.
- Who do I call if I am in immediate danger?
- Call 911, or reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788. These lines are available 24/7.
- How do I find domestic violence help in my state?
- Haven Path has a dedicated page for every U.S. state, listing that state's coalition, local shelters, and legal aid programs. Browse by state from the Find help page.
- Can someone see that I visited Haven Path?
- Haven Path includes a quick-exit button that instantly leaves the site when you press ESC, and a privacy guide with steps for browsing safely and clearing your history.
"It's not your fault. You are not alone. Help exists — and it's free."
More than 12 million U.S. adults experience intimate partner violence each year. Reaching out is the hardest part. You've already started.
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