National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic violence can happen in any relationship. It can happen in families, dating, and other relationships as well. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (“The Hotline”) provides safe access to tools and support for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, their family members, and the public.

The Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and gives you access to the following free, confidential services:

• Crisis intervention
• Domestic violence education
• Safety planning
• Caller connection directly to service providers, such as local shelters
• Agency referrals to legal, economic self-sufficiency, sexual assault, elder abuse, children’s, and other related services

Interpreter services are available by phone to assist in over 200 languages. The Hotline provides referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

StrongHearts Native Helpline is also a free, safe, confidential, and anonymous helpline for American Indian and Alaska Native victims of domestic and sexual violence. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it offers culturally appropriate support and advocacy including the following:

• Crisis intervention
• Information and education about domestic and sexual violence; health options
• Safety planning
• Referrals to Native-centered service providers
• Information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals

The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) funds both programs