National Resources for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
National Sexual Assault Helpline
Contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Confidential support from a trained staff member
- Support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams
- Someone to help you talk through what happened
- Local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery
- Referrals for long term support in your area
- Information about the laws in your community
- Basic information about medical concerns
Contact them:
- 800-656-HOPE (24-hr)
- Online chat (chat one-on-one with a trained RAINN support specialist, any time 24/7)
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Hotline
Contacting the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Hotline gives you access to a range of free services including:
- Path to Safety
No matter where you are in your relationship, planning for your emotional and physical safety is extremely important. - Help for Friends and Family
Are you concerned that a friend, family member, coworker or someone else know may be in an abusive relationship? There are ways you can help. - Help for Survivors
Are you struggling after leaving an abusive relationship? Survivors may face ongoing emotional or safety concerns but there are methods for surviving and thriving after abuse. - Help for Abusive Partners
If you identify as abusive or you’re concerned that your behaviors may be unhealthy or harmful to your partner, we can help. Learn about the potential for change. - Deaf Services
We provide education, outreach, and support for the Deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing communities. - Pet-Friendly Shelters
Looking for a safe haven for you and your pet? Find pet-friendly shelters with the Safe Havens Mapping Project. - What to Expect When You Contact The Hotline
You might feel anxious about reaching out for help. Here’s what to expect when you contact us. - Tech & Social Media Safety
Technology is ever-changing, and it can be used to jeopardize your safety or as a means to keep you safe.
Contact them:
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (24-hr, free advocacy services available in more than 200 languages)
- Online chat (chat one-on-one trained support specialist, any time 24/7)
StrongHearts Native Hotline
The StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST. StrongHearts advocates offer the following services at no cost:
- peer support and advocacy
- information and education about domestic violence and dating violence
- personalized safety planning
- crisis intervention
- referrals to Native or Tribal-based domestic violence service providers
Contact them:
- 1−844-7NATIVE (62-8483) (advocates available 7am – 10pm CST)