Teens & young adults
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You deserve to be safe.
Whether you need someone to talk to, help finding shelter, or information about your options, these independent organizations can help.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Speak with an advocate for crisis support, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. You do not have to be ready to leave to reach out.
Specialized support
Help that understands your situation
Confidential services for specific communities and needs. Hours, service areas, and contact options vary by organization.
Native American & Alaska Native communities
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally appropriate, confidential advocacy and support for Native people affected by domestic, dating, and sexual violence. Text replies come from a secondary number.
Deaf & hard of hearing survivors
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
Advocacy and crisis support with advocates who use American Sign Language, available by videophone and online.
LGBTQ+ survivors
The Network/La Red
Support, information, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people experiencing partner abuse, with Spanish-language support available.
Victims of any crime
VictimConnect Resource Center
Confidential referrals and information to help crime victims understand their options and find local services.
Emotional distress or suicide crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, and for those concerned about someone else.
State & territory directory
Find support closer to home
State and U.S. territory coalitions connect survivors with local programs, emergency shelter, advocacy, and legal resources. Choose a location or search by coalition name.
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Directory names and websites follow the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). A coalition may direct you to a separate statewide hotline or local program.
Your local connection
Select a state or territory to see its official coalition and available contact options. If you need support now, you can contact the national hotline without choosing a location.
Call 1-800-799-7233Prefer to search by city or ZIP code?
The National Domestic Violence Hotline also maintains a local-provider search.
Legal information
WomensLaw offers plain-language, state-by-state legal information about protective orders, custody, divorce, and other topics affecting survivors. Its Email Hotline provides basic legal information and referrals, not legal advice or representation. It is not an emergency service; check the portal for current intake availability.
Support for someone else
You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline if you are worried about a friend, relative, or colleague. An advocate can help you think through safe, supportive next steps without judging their choices.
Learn how to support someoneEducation is different from crisis care
Beyond What Was provides inspirational speaking and educational programming. It is not a crisis service, healthcare provider, or law firm, and it does not operate the third-party services listed here. Contact each organization directly for current hours, eligibility, and availability.
Explore the DOUSED frameworkCoalition directory source: NNEDV State and U.S. Territorial Coalitions. National resources are linked directly to their official providers.