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Resources
Core National Hotlines
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Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (TTY: 1-800-787-3224)
Text: "START" to 88788
24/7 confidential chat online. Support in 200+ languages. -
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Features: 24/7 confidential online chat at rainn.org. Connects survivors to local providers. -
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: "LOVEIS" to 22522
Features: Confidential peer support geared specifically toward teens and young adults. -
Call: 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
Features: 24/7 confidential support tailored for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. -
Video Phone: 1-855-812-1001
Features: 24/7 custom support via video phone and text for Deaf and hard-of-hearing survivors.
International & Global Resources
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Call: 1-833-723-3833
Features: 24/7 global support explicitly designed for Americans experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault while living or traveling abroad. -
UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Canada Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1-866-863-0511
Features: 24/7 free, confidential hotlines for international support. -
Website: Find localized help globally at www.hotpeachpages.net
Features: A comprehensive global directory tracking domestic violence support agencies and shelters in over 100 languages.
Washington, DC Local Resources
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Call: 1-844-443-5732
Features: The primary crisis intervention team in the District. Connects eligible survivors immediately to emergency shelter placement, court advocacy, and protective orders. -
Call: 202-529-5261
Features: 24/7 confidential domestic violence emergency hotline and case management tailored specifically for women and children in DC.
Maryland Local Resources
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Call: 410-889-7884
Features: 24/7 emergency hotline offering safe shelter housing, clinical counseling, and legal assistance networks across Maryland. -
Call: 1-800-634-3577
Features: State-level referral network connecting residents to local crisis shelter programs across all Maryland counties. -
Legal & Advocacy Resources
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Focus: Legal Protections
Features: Provides easy-to-understand, state-by-state legal assistance guides regarding protection orders, restraining laws, and what to expect in court.
Website: womenslaw.org -
Focus: State-by-State Coalitions
Features: A comprehensive tool to find your state’s local domestic violence coalition, emergency housing networks, and physical shelter systems.
Website: nnedv.org -
Focus: Crime Victim Rights
Call or Text: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
Features: A confidential referral service that helps survivors learn about their legal rights and navigate the justice system safely.