Domestic Violence Support
Access information and support for individuals affected by domestic violence, including shelters, hotlines, and legal assistance.
Domestic Violence Support
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you’re ready, we’re here to listen with confidential support 24/7/365.
National Dating Abuse Helpline
No matter where you are in your relationship—even if it hasn’t begun yet—there are some fundamentals to know about dating that’ll help ensure you and your partner(s) build a healthy relationship.
National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp
“If you are being hurt, know someone who might be hurting, or are afraid you might hurt another, call, text or live chat the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline.”
Search by State: Shelters, Legal Assistance Programs, Courthouse for Protection Order, & Sheriff Departments
Click on your state (in the map or in the drop-down menu) to find contact information for 1) advocates in local domestic violence programs and shelters; 2) legal assistance organizations; 3) courthouse locations where you can file for a protection order; and 4) sheriff departments.
Safe Housing Partnerships
The need for safe and affordable housing is one of the most vital and immediate concerns for survivors of violence and abuse. Black people, Indigenous people, and other person(s) of color are overrepresented in homeless populations due to structural racism, historical measures, network impoverishment, and other racial disparities across systems.
Runaway & Homeless Youth and Relationship Violence Toolkit
Runaway and homeless youth agencies and domestic violence victims’ services providers share a mutual goal: enhancing the safety and healing of young people living situations marked by violence and abuse.
When Georgia Smiled
We support organizations and programs that build awareness, offer solutions and address the needs of children and families to live healthy, safe and joy-filled lives free of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Domestic Shelters Org
We’re the first and largest online and mobile searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.
Live Your Dream Org
LiveYourDream.org is a movement fiercely dedicated to ensuring every woman and girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential, be free from violence, and live her dreams.
We provide advocacy and action opportunities to spread awareness about causes such as access to education, empowering girls, and ending violence against women.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (VAWA)
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that, in part, provides housing protections for people applying for or living in units subsidized by the federal government and who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, to help keep them safe and reduce their likelihood of experiencing homelessness.
Domestic Violence Assistance: Miami-Dade County
Victims of domestic violence can get help by accessing services from Miami-Dade County’ residential or non-residential programs.
Domestic Shelters
We’re the first and largest online and mobile searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.
Women in Distress of Broward County
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We offer 24-hour crisis intervention through our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline and emergency shelter, as well as counseling and support for victims and their children.
Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon is the largest victim service organization in the country. Every year, 250,000 people seek safety through our services. Clients come to us following experiences of physical violence, sexual violence, community violence, emotional abuse, and exploitation. Often they have experienced multiple forms of harm, and for many, it was made worse by an institution that was supposed to protect them.
Women's Advocate
Women’s Advocates walks with victim-survivors and our community to break the cycle of domestic violence.
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health promotes survivor-defined healing by transforming the systems that impact survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families.
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