National Domestic Violence Hotline
Updated: Sep 4
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available round the clock, every day of the week, and every day of the year. It provides vital assistance and resources to help survivors of domestic violence achieve a life free from abuse. When contacting The Hotline, survivors can count on receiving compassionate support and confidential crisis intervention information from highly-trained advocates. These experts offer free education, referral services, and support in over 200 languages. Their vision is of a world where all relationships are characterized by positivity, healthiness, and freedom from violence. Their approach to work is guided by several core values:
Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our work and hold ourselves accountable to them. We place a premium on transparency and take great care to maintain the confidentiality of the people we serve.
Thought leadership: We are deeply committed to constant learning and development, fostering innovative practices, and adapting strategies as needed to advance our mission and vision.
Excellence: We value exceptional performance and outcomes. We consistently strive to do our best and to meet the challenge of exceeding expectations.
Collaboration: We work closely with both internal and external partners, recognizing that only through effective collaboration can we achieve the greatest impact.
Social justice: We value and seek out diverse perspectives and strive to incorporate an anti-oppression lens in all aspects of our work.
Caring: We carry out our work with empathy and inclusivity, treating all individuals with dignity and without bias or judgment.
Survivor-centered: Our efforts are driven by the needs and perspectives of survivors of relationship abuse, and we remain committed to ensuring their well-being at every stage of our work.
You may call them at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text "START" to 88788. You may also find more information or start a web-chat with them at https://www.thehotline.org/#