These organizations and websites offer information about domestic violence and can provide help online or in person.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is an organization that supports survivors of domestic violence during both immediate and long-term crises. The organization can help people find emergency shelter, financial support, medical services, restraining orders, and support groups.
The NCADV aims to hold abusers accountable while also engaging in advocacy to help change the conditions that contribute to domestic violence, such as patriarchal attitudes, classism, racism, sexism, and various kinds of privilege.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers a free around-the-clock hotline for people who are in an abusive situation and need help. You can use live chat for a confidential, online conversation with an advocate or dial 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to reach the hotline by phone. You can also text “START” to 88788 to get help.
On its website, you can get a better understanding of abusive behaviors and read personal stories of survival.
Love Is Respect
Love Is Respect is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Its website offers an online chat and relationship quizzes, as well as information about setting boundaries and understanding consent. You can reach this organization by phone at 1-866-331-9474 or by texting “LOVEIS” to 22522.
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s hotline is confidential and provides live help for survivors of domestic violence from trained support specialists. You can find local referrals for long-term support, as well as information about resources and laws in your area. Chat with a member of their staff online, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence offers a variety of resources for people experiencing domestic violence, including a survivors toolkit for technology safety and the Independence Program, which helps survivors improve their credit scores.
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is the largest group in the country that helps survivors of violence. It provides assistance to more than 250,000 children, adults, and families in New York City each year. It also offers legal help, relocation services, and counseling. To reach the 24-hour hotline, call 1-800-621-HOPE (4673). Not sure what to expect when you reach out? Here’s a guide on calling.
WomensLaw.org
WomensLaw.org provides legal help from experts and information about state laws pertaining to domestic violence. Check out its national directory of advocates and shelters, as well as resources for finding a lawyer who provides free or low-cost services to victims of domestic violence.
Pandora’s Project
Pandora’s Project is a nonprofit group staffed by volunteers who are survivors of sexual violence. Its services for victims of sexual abuse include a message board and chat rooms, as well as an article library with stories about breastfeeding after sexual trauma, medical information for rape survivors, and more.
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