National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7Free, confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates can help with safety planning, local shelter referrals, and next steps.
Languages: 200+ languages via interpreter
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38 verified U.S. organizations plus every state's Domestic Violence Coalition. All free. All confidential.
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Free, confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence. Advocates can help with safety planning, local shelter referrals, and next steps.
Languages: 200+ languages via interpreter
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, plus local resource referrals.
Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic, dating, and sexual violence.
Support for young people ages 13–26 experiencing dating abuse, plus resources for parents and educators.
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Plain-language legal information for survivors, including restraining orders, custody, immigration, and state-specific court info.
Locator for free civil legal aid offices in every state, covering protection orders, housing, family law, and public benefits.
Legal information and technical assistance for immigrant survivors, including VAWA self-petitions, U-visas, and T-visas.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) advocacy and referrals for Latina survivors and their families.
Languages: Spanish, English
Culturally specific resources and language access for Asian and Pacific Islander survivors.
Programs and toolkits addressing violence against women and children, including trauma-informed care resources.
Professional crisis counselors for anyone concerned about a child's safety.
Connects older adults and caregivers to local services, including adult protective services.
Anonymous online support line for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault.
Guides for phone, computer, and account safety when leaving or living with an abuser.
Emergency housing rights, VAWA housing protections, and finding transitional housing.
Free financial empowerment curriculum for survivors: safety, budgeting, credit repair, and long-term financial independence.
State-administered temporary cash assistance. Many states have emergency provisions for DV survivors.
Every state offers compensation for medical bills, lost wages, counseling, and relocation for crime victims, including DV.
Research, tools, and referrals for survivors of sexual violence and the advocates who serve them.
Free, confidential service to track an offender's custody status and register for release notifications in most U.S. states.
Federal directory of DOJ-funded local domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking service providers by state and tribe.
24/7 domestic violence, crime victims, and rape/sexual assault hotlines with safe shelter referrals. Serves NYC and provides national guidance.
Languages: Spanish, English, interpreter access
In-depth toolkits, safety planning guides, and evidence-based resources through the VAWnet online library.
Searchable directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines and services in the U.S. and worldwide.
Advocacy, safety planning, and referrals in American Sign Language via videophone, chat, email, or text.
Languages: ASL, English
Culturally specific research, training, and resources responding to domestic, sexual, and community violence in the Black community.
Technical assistance and policy resources supporting Tribal sovereignty and the safety of Native women.
Direct services, peer support, and provider resources for transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming survivors of violence.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) 24/7 hotline for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of intimate partner and hate violence.
Languages: English, Spanish
Confidential support for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Phone, online chat, and app-based support.
Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families — including intimate partner violence concerns.
Global crisis response and relocation assistance for Americans facing interpersonal violence abroad.
Confidential support and referrals for victims and survivors of human trafficking, including labor and sex trafficking.
Languages: 200+ languages
Small emergency grants (usually paid directly to a creditor) for individuals in short-term financial crisis.
Search free and reduced-cost food, housing, transportation, and health resources by ZIP code.
Free, confidential referrals to local resources: shelter, food, utilities, health care, and crisis services.
Languages: Multilingual, interpreter access
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can refer you to local shelters, lawyers, and services in your area — free and confidential.
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Every state has a dedicated page with local shelters, legal aid, and its statewide coalition.