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38 verified U.S. organizations plus every state's Domestic Violence Coalition. All free. All confidential.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7

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

Crisis & HotlinesEmergency ShelterLegal Help

RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline

24/7

Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, plus local resource referrals.

Crisis & HotlinesMental Health

StrongHearts Native Helpline

24/7

Culturally appropriate support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic, dating, and sexual violence.

Crisis & HotlinesEmergency Shelter

love is respect (Teen & Young Adult)

24/7

Support for young people ages 13–26 experiencing dating abuse, plus resources for parents and educators.

1-866-331-9474 Text LOVEIS to 22522 Visit site
Crisis & HotlinesChildren & Teens

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)

24/7

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.

1-866-488-7386 Text START to 678-678 Visit site
Crisis & HotlinesLGBTQ+Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Crisis & HotlinesMental Health

WomensLaw.org

Online 24/7, email response within 5 business days

Plain-language legal information for survivors, including restraining orders, custody, immigration, and state-specific court info.

Legal Help

Legal Services Corporation — Find Free Legal Aid

Business hours vary by office

Locator for free civil legal aid offices in every state, covering protection orders, housing, family law, and public benefits.

Legal Help

National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project

Business hours

Legal information and technical assistance for immigrant survivors, including VAWA self-petitions, U-visas, and T-visas.

Legal HelpImmigrant Survivors

Casa de Esperanza — Línea de Ayuda

Mon–Fri, bilingual

Bilingual (Spanish/English) advocacy and referrals for Latina survivors and their families.

Languages: Spanish, English

Crisis & HotlinesImmigrant Survivors

Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence

Business hours

Culturally specific resources and language access for Asian and Pacific Islander survivors.

Immigrant SurvivorsLegal Help

Futures Without Violence

Business hours

Programs and toolkits addressing violence against women and children, including trauma-informed care resources.

Mental HealthChildren & Teens

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

24/7

Professional crisis counselors for anyone concerned about a child's safety.

Crisis & HotlinesChildren & Teens

Eldercare Locator (Elder Abuse)

Mon–Fri 9am–8pm ET

Connects older adults and caregivers to local services, including adult protective services.

Older Adults

1in6 — Support for Male Survivors

24/7 online chat

Anonymous online support line for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault.

Male SurvivorsMental Health

NNEDV Safety Net — Tech Safety

Online resources

Guides for phone, computer, and account safety when leaving or living with an abuser.

Tech Safety

HUD Domestic Violence Housing Resources

Business hours

Emergency housing rights, VAWA housing protections, and finding transitional housing.

Emergency ShelterFinancial Support

The Allstate Foundation — Moving Ahead

Online curriculum

Free financial empowerment curriculum for survivors: safety, budgeting, credit repair, and long-term financial independence.

Financial Support

TANF Emergency Assistance

Varies by state

State-administered temporary cash assistance. Many states have emergency provisions for DV survivors.

Financial Support

State Crime Victim Compensation

Business hours

Every state offers compensation for medical bills, lost wages, counseling, and relocation for crime victims, including DV.

Financial SupportLegal Help

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Business hours

Research, tools, and referrals for survivors of sexual violence and the advocates who serve them.

Mental HealthLegal Help

VINELink — Victim Notification

24/7

Free, confidential service to track an offender's custody status and register for release notifications in most U.S. states.

Legal HelpTech Safety

DOJ Office on Violence Against Women — Local Program Finder

Business hours

Federal directory of DOJ-funded local domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking service providers by state and tribe.

Legal HelpEmergency Shelter

Safe Horizon Hotlines

24/7

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

Crisis & HotlinesEmergency Shelter

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Business hours

In-depth toolkits, safety planning guides, and evidence-based resources through the VAWnet online library.

Mental HealthLegal Help

NO MORE Global Directory

Online 24/7

Searchable directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines and services in the U.S. and worldwide.

Crisis & HotlinesEmergency ShelterLegal Help

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7

Advocacy, safety planning, and referrals in American Sign Language via videophone, chat, email, or text.

Languages: ASL, English

Crisis & Hotlines

Ujima — National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community

Business hours

Culturally specific research, training, and resources responding to domestic, sexual, and community violence in the Black community.

Mental HealthLegal Help

National Indigenous Women's Resource Center

Business hours

Technical assistance and policy resources supporting Tribal sovereignty and the safety of Native women.

Legal HelpImmigrant Survivors

FORGE — Transgender Survivor Support

Business hours

Direct services, peer support, and provider resources for transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming survivors of violence.

LGBTQ+Mental Health

NYC Anti-Violence Project — LGBTQ+ Hotline

24/7 bilingual

Bilingual (English/Spanish) 24/7 hotline for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of intimate partner and hate violence.

Languages: English, Spanish

LGBTQ+Crisis & Hotlines

DoD Safe Helpline (Military Sexual Assault)

24/7

Confidential support for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Phone, online chat, and app-based support.

Crisis & HotlinesMental Health

Veterans Crisis Line

24/7

Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families — including intimate partner violence concerns.

Crisis & HotlinesMental Health

Pathways to Safety International

24/7

Global crisis response and relocation assistance for Americans facing interpersonal violence abroad.

Crisis & HotlinesImmigrant SurvivorsLegal Help

National Human Trafficking Hotline

24/7

Confidential support and referrals for victims and survivors of human trafficking, including labor and sex trafficking.

Languages: 200+ languages

1-888-373-7888 Text HELP to 233733 Visit site
Crisis & HotlinesLegal HelpImmigrant Survivors

Modest Needs — Emergency Grants

Applications open weekly

Small emergency grants (usually paid directly to a creditor) for individuals in short-term financial crisis.

Financial Support

findhelp.org (formerly Aunt Bertha)

Online 24/7

Search free and reduced-cost food, housing, transportation, and health resources by ZIP code.

Financial SupportEmergency ShelterMental Health

211 — United Way Community Services

24/7 in most areas

Free, confidential referrals to local resources: shelter, food, utilities, health care, and crisis services.

Languages: Multilingual, interpreter access

Financial SupportEmergency ShelterMental HealthCrisis & Hotlines

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