Resources
Resources for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
National Crisis Organizations and Assistance:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
www.ndvh.org
National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org
National Child Abuse Hotline/Childhelp
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
www.childhelp.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
www.rainn.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-202-467-8700
www.victimsofcrime.org
National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project
Call: 1-888-373-7888 | Text: HELP to BeFree (233733)
www.polarisproject.org
National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
1-510-465-1984
www.nnirr.org
National Coalition for the Homeless
1-202-737-6444
www.nationalhomeless.org
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-800-537-2238
www.nrcdv.org and www.vawnet.org
Futures Without Violence: The National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-888-792-2873
www.futureswithoutviolence.org
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
1-312-726-7020 ext. 2011
www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929
www.1800runaway.org
Children
Childhelp USA/National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
www.childhelpusa.org
Children’s Defense Fund
202-628-8787
www.childrensdefense.org
Child Welfare League of America
202-638-2952
www.cwla.org
National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Child Protection and Custody/Resource Center on Domestic Violence
1-800-527-3233
www.ncjfcj.org
Center for Judicial Excellence
info@centerforjudicialexcellence.org
www.centerforjudicialexcellence.org
Teens
Love is respect
Hotline: 1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org
Break the Cycle
202-824-0707
www.breakthecycle.org
Differently Abled
Domestic Violence Initiative
303-839-5510/ 877-839-5510
www.dviforwomen.org
Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN)
Email: Hotline@deafdawn.org
VP: 202-559-5366
www.deafdawn.org
Women of Color
Women of Color Network
1-800-537-2238
www.wocninc.org
INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence
incite.natl@gmail.com
www.incite-national.org
Latina/Latino
Casa de Esperanza
Linea de crisis 24-horas/24-hour crisis line
1-651-772-1611
www.casadeesperanza.org
National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities
1-651-646-5553
www.nationallatinonetwork.org
Immigrant
The National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project
202-274-4457
http://www.niwap.org/
Indigenous Women
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
855-649-7299
www.niwrc.org
Asian/Pacific Islander
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
1-415-954-9988
www.apiidv.org
Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV)
1-212- 473-6485
www.caaav.org
Manavi
1-732-435-1414
www.manavi.org
African American
The Black Church and Domestic Violence Institute
1-770-909-0715
www.bcdvi.org
Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Gay, Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming
The Audre Lorde Project
1-178-596-0342
www.alp.org
LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
1-206-350-4283
http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/orgs/avproject/main.htm
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
1-202-393-5177
www.ngltf.org
Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse
1-206-568-7777
www.nwnetwork.org
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
www.translifeline.org
Abuse in Later Life
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
1-608-255-0539
www.ncall.us
National Center for Elder Abuse
1-855-500-3537
www.aginginplace.org
Men
National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS)
1-720-466-3882
www.nomas.org
A Call to Men
1-917-922-6738
www.acalltomen.org
Men Stopping Violence
1-866-717-9317
www.menstoppingviolence.org
Legal
Battered Women’s Justice Project
1-800-903-0111
www.bwjp.org
Legal Momentum
1-212-925-6635
www.legalmomentum.org
Womenslaw.org
www.womenslaw.org
National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women
1-800-903-0111 x 3
www.ncdbw.org
Legal Network for Gender Equity
nwlc.org/join-the-legal-network/
Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project
www.dvleap.org
Resources for Those Working With Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
Helpful Briefs and Papers
From Responding to Intimate Violence in Relationship Programs (RIViR)
Current Approaches to Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in Healthy Relationship Programs
Help Is Available
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) provides
professional trainings, education and resources to support victim assistance
providers working directly with victims and survivors in communities across
the country. We also offer general victim information, local and state
resources and referrals, including the national hotlines identified below
NOVA does not provide case management services, representation,
financial assistance or legal advice to victims of crime. If you or a loved
one are the victim of a crime or crisis, the below national hotlines can offer
24/7 crisis support, assistance, and information. If you need help locating a
local service provider, NOVA can assist you. Contact us through our live
chat, available weekdays from 9-5 pm ET.
We are sorry that you are going through a difficult time. There are many
capable and compassionate victim advocates in every state. Let us help you
connect to victim services close to home.
We care about your safety and well-being. If you are in danger or need
emergency assistance, please call 911 (United States) or your local
authorities immediately
24/7 Lifelines and Crisis Counselors
Do you need to speak with someone right now? If you or a loved one are
in need of emotional first-aid please reach out to one of the following
lifelines to speak with a crisis counselor 24/7.
Click the name to learn more about the services provided and numbers for
TTY users
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 / Línea de Prevención del
Suicidio y Crisis: 988
https://988Lifeline.org/
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 / Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
The Trevor Lifeline (For Young LGBTQ+ People)
1-866-488-7386 / Trevortext: Text “Start” to 678-678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Samhsa’s National Helpline
1-800-662-Help (4357) / Or Tty:1-800-487-4889
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990 (Natural Disasters)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
National Hotlines and Support Resources: By Crime (Alphabetical Order)
ARSON
Arson Tip Hotline
1-800-472-7766
Child Abuse
Child Abuse Hotline
800-422-4453
https://childhelphotline.org
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678
www.cybertipline.com.
http://www.missingkids.com. (Learn more)
Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Country Child Abuse Hotline
800-633-5155
https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/child-and-adult-protective-services
Crisis: Under 18
Runaway and Homeless Youth Safeline
1-800-786-2929
https://www.1800runaway.org/
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (Love Is Respect)
866-331-9474
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
LGBT National Youth Talkline
800-246-7743
help@lgbthotline.org (Email)
Boys Town National Hotline
800-448-3000
hotline@boystown.org.(Email)
Youthline (Ages 11-21)
1-877-968-8491
https://oregonyouthline.org/
Crisis: Any Age
United Way Crisis Hotline
800-233-4357
Crisis Text Line
Text “Home” to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
https://988lifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 / Español: 1-888-628-9454
https://988lifeline.org/
LGBT National Senior Hotline
1-888-234-7243
Cyber Crime
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (Nonconsensual Porn) Crisis Helpline
844-878-2274
The CCRI Crisis Helpline was launched in October 2014 and has since
served over 5,000 victims of nonconsensual pornography (NCP), recorded
sexual assault (RSA), and sextortion. The Helpline remains the only such
resource in the United States dedicated specifically to this subject area.
The CCRI Crisis Helpline provides information, guidance related to image
documentation and takedown, referrals to attorneys, and emotional support
to victims of NCP, RSA, and sextortion. Victims who reside in the United
States can reach the CCRI Crisis Helpline (844-878-CCRI) 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Interpretation is available to callers in most languages.
Cyber Crime Support Network
FraudSupport.org powered by Cyber Crime Support Network /
https://fraudsupport.org/
FraudSupport.org is a program created by the Cybercrime Support Network
to provide assistance to both individual and small business cybercrime
victims. FraudSupport.org will lead cybercrime victims through the Report,
Recover and Reinforce process after an incident occurs.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (Español: 1-800-942-6908)
https://www.thehotline.org
Stronghearts Native Helpline
844-762-8483
https://strongheartshelpline.org/
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
866-331-9474
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Battered Women’s Justice Project
800-903-0111
https://bwjp.org/
Overseas/International Safety Planning
crisis@pathwaystosafety.org
https://pathwaystosafety.org/
Womenslaw Email Hotline
https://hotline.womenslaw.org/
Pet-Friendly DV Shelters/Housing Directory
https://safeplaceforpets.org/
Elder Abuse and Crisis
Elder Fraud Hotline
833-372-8311
https://stopelderfraud.ovc.ojp.gov/
State Elder Abuse Hotlines
877-353-3780
https://elderprotectioncenter.com/stateelder-abuse-hotlines
LGBT National Senior Hotline
1-888-234-7243
US Department of Justice Elder Abuse Initiative
833–372–8311
https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/find-support-elder-abuse
Fraud & Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission
https://identitytheft.gov/
USA.GOV – Scams and Frauds
www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds
National Fraud Information Center
1-800-876-7060
Cyber Crime Support Network
FraudSupport.org
Homelessness
Local Community Hotline
211
http://nationalhomeless.org/references/need-help/
Homicide
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
877-623-3435
https://madd.org/
National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children
888-818-7662
https://www.pomc.com/
Grief Share
GriefShare.org
Warmline (when you just want to talk)
NAMI Warmline Directory
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Hotline
888-373-7888 / Text 233733
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Mass Violence
National Mass Violence Victim Resource Center
https://www.nmvvrc.org/
NOVA’s Crisis Response Program Resources
https://www.trynova.org/crisis-response-program/response-resources/
Mental Health Conditions
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
1-800-950-6264
info@nami.org
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration
1-800-662-4357
Warmline (when you just want to talk)
NAMI Warmline Directory
Racism & Discrimination
Race Based Trauma Resources
https://www.alexandriava.gov/dchs/adultservices/default.aspx?id=116118
Sexual Assault
RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline and Online Chat
800-656-4673
online.rainn.org
Chat/Helpline for Sexually Abused or Assaulted Men:
https://1in6.org/helpline
Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Helpline
877-955-5247
https://www.safehelpline.org/
National Sexual Violence Resources Center
877-739-3895
https://www.nsvrc.org/
WomensLaw Email Hotline
hotline.womenslaw.org
Stalking
Stalking Resources Center
1-202-467-8700
victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/
VictimConnect
1-855-484-2846
Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (Love is Respect)
866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org/
WomensLaw Email Hotline
hotline.womenslaw.org
Resource Centers, Databases and Tools for Crime Victims
National Center for Victims of Crime
202-467-8700
victimsofcrime.org/
VictimConnect Resource Center
855-484-2846
victimsofcrime.org/
USA.GOV – Report a Crime
USA.GOV / usa.gov/report-crime
Find out how to report and respond to many types of crimes and criminal
behavior. Visit USA.gov to learn more.
National Crime Prevention Council
800-627-2911
www.ncpc.org/about-ncpc/
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
800-851-3420 / 202-836-6998
responsecenter@ncjrs.gov
Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Custody
800-527-3223
rcdvcpc.org
FVDINFO@NCJFCJ.ORG(Email)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
800-843-5678 / 800-826-7653
missingkids.org
National Children’s Alliance
800-239-9950
nationalchildrensalliance.org
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
800-394-3368
www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/focus-areas/child-abuse-neglect
National Crime Victim Bar Association
202-467-8753
victimbar.org
VICTIMBAR@VICTIMSOFCRIME.ORG
National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI)
ncvli.org
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
800-851-3420 / 301-240-6310
ojp.gov/ncjrs/new-ojp-resources
Tribal Resource Tool
tribalresourcetool.org
Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (Voice)
855-488-6423 / 301-240-6310
ice.gov/voice
Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center
866-682-8880
ovcttac.gov
Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center
800-851-3420
ovc.ojp.gov
Vine Link/Appriss Inc.
800-816-0491
vinelink.com
Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center
866-682-8880
TTAC@ovcttac.org (Email)
ovcttac.gov