Abuse Hotlines
Abuse Hotlines
Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet and/or computer usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer, call your local hotline, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1?800?799?SAFE (7233) or TTY 1?800?787?3224
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911 or call your LOCAL POLICE
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Toll free, confidential, 24 hrs. Translators available.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or
1-800-787-3244 (TTY)
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
Toll free, confidential, 24 hrs, or
visit www.rainn.org for live chat.
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Recursos para sobrevivientes de la violación y la violencia sexual que buscan ayuda en español
Especial para mujeres inmigrantes
STALKING
National Center for Victims of Crime and National Stalking Resource Center
M-F, 8:30 am- 8:30 pm EST
1-800- FYI-CALL ( 1-800-394-2255 )
DATING VIOLENCE
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
National 24-hour resource. Peer Advocates are trained to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
Visit www.loveisrespect.org for live chat.
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Darkness To Light Hotline
Toll free, confidential, 24 hours
1-866-FOR-LIGHT (367-5444)
Stop It Now!
A national helpline for adults who are concerned about inappropriate sexualized behavior in themselves or people they know.
Toll free, confidential M-F 9am-6pm ET.
1-888-PREVENT
Safer Society Foundation
Individuals, programs, professionals, and family members are invited to call the Safer Society Foundation, Inc. for referrals to specialized programs that provide services for abuse-reactive children, juvenile and adult sex offenders throughout the United States.
802-247-3132
CHILD ABUSE
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
This hotline is for advice, information and to clarify options. It is not the same as reporting the abuse. You don’t need to give your name or name of the abuser to talk.
Toll free, confidential, 24 hrs.
1-800-4- A-CHILD ( 1-800-422-4453 )
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
1-800-THE-LOST ( 1-800-843-5678 )
ELDER ABUSE
National Center on Elder Abuse
Eldercare Locator – this is not a helpline, but rather will direct you to the state hotline number.
1-855-500-3537 (ELDR)
RESOURCES OUTSIDE USA
American Domestic Violence Crisis Line
For American women and children living abroad.
International toll free domestic violence crisis line
10:00pm to 6:00am, Pacific Standard Time, M-F
9:00-am – 1:00pm T, Th.
Email them anytime at crisis@866uswomen.org
1- 866-USWOMEN (if calling from overseas, contact local ATT operator to be connected)
International Directory of Resources
International inventory of hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, searchable by country, plus index of domestic violence resources in over 70 languages.
Also please refer to our resources below:
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