Trusted Resources for Every Step Forward
Creating safer workplaces also means knowing where to turn when someone needs help. Although The Alliance does not provide direct services to victims or survivors, we’ve assembled a collection of trusted national and local organizations offering confidential support, crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and specialized resources. Whether you’re an employer, employee, survivor, family member, or advocate, we hope these organizations provide the guidance and support you need.
911 – Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE
Chat: Chat with a Live Advocate
Text: START to 88788
Most recognized for its 24-hour national hotline available in English and Spanish every hour of every day of the year. Hotline advocates provide callers with an understanding ear on a topic that can cause victims to feel embarrassed or isolated, safety planning and guidance on accessing local services. It also operates live chat services with advocates every day.
Call: 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a safe domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support and advocacy 24/7 through both phone calls, online chat and text messaging. All calls are anonymous and confidential. Trained advocates provide peer support and advocacy, information and education about domestic violence and dating violence, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to Native or Tribal-based domestic violence service providers.
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE
A Call to Men is a violence prevention organization and respected leader on issues of manhood, male socialization and its intersection with violence, and preventing violence against all women and girls. They provide education and training for young men from middle school through college, coaches and communities.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Chat: Live chat is available
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
As it suggests, this resource focuses on teen relationships and can be accessed by phone, text or live chat. Run by The National Domestic Violence Hotline, it offers real-time, one-on-one support from trained peer advocates that offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Chat: Online live chat available
Text: HOPE to 64673
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) online.rainn.org and rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence is a national resource center on domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. It serves a national network of advocates, community-based organizations, national and state programs, legal, health, and mental health professionals, researchers, policy advocates and activists from social justice organizations working to eliminate violence against women. It analyzes and addresses critical issues; provides consultation, technical assistance, and training; conducts research; and engages in policy advocacy.
Family Justice Centers (FJCs) are multi-agency centers that provide services to victims of inter-personal violence including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder or dependent adult abuse, and human trafficking. With the services survivors need under one roof, Family Justice Centers reduce the number of times survivors tell their story, the number of places they have to visit for help, and increase access to services and support for survivors and their children.
We are the leading year-round camping and mentoring program in the country for children and teens impacted by domestic violence. We are focused on creating hope and healing-centered pathways through collaborative, trauma-informed care for youth exposed to trauma to believe in themselves, in others, and in their dreams. Camp HOPE America is uniquely designed with a trauma-informed approach, prioritizing the creation of a year-round space where youth feel safe, valued, heard, and fully supported. From the start, our mission has been to provide an environment where every young person feels cared for and empowered to thrive.
These tools help both domestic violence professionals like advocates and survivors analyze a situation, such as a relationship, to understand if someone is in danger, how much danger they may be in and what steps can be taken towards safety.
If you take a domestic violence danger assessment and are concerned with the results, use our Get Help tool to find a local advocate who can help.
Find a shelter near you by entering your zip or city. (US and Canada only)
This list is provided as a service by Domesticshelters.org.
RedRover helps animals rescued from disasters or neglect, domestic violence victims seeking safety with their pets, and animals with life-threatening illnesses. Their program RedRover Relief provides financial assistance, resources, and support to low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence and their pets, so families can escape together and stay together. They also have information about alternative financial assistance programs for pets and a directory of pet-friendly shelters.
State Domestic Violence Coalitions – (Search for your state)
This list is provided as a service by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
State coalitions are organizations that support those affected by domestic violence, advocate for effective policies, and collaborate with local service providers. They provide training, resources, and guidance to local programs, ensuring survivors have access to the support and services they need. Through public awareness campaigns and policy advocacy, state coalitions strive to prevent domestic violence and promote safe communities across the nation.
Call: ASL Hotline 1-855-812-1001
The Deaf Hotline is a 24/7 hotline that is ASL accessible for people experiencing abuse. With the Deaf Hotline, you can consult with a culturally-adept and trained advocate in ASL. Whether you’re in need of safety planning, crisis intervention, emotional support or have some questions, we are here for you.This list is provided as a service by Domesticshelters.org.
Call: 1-844-878-2274
The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative (CCRI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating online abuses, particularly nonconsensual pornography, and supporting victims through legal, technological, and policy advocacy.
Call: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (2-24453)
Serving the U.S., its territories, and Canada, the National Child Abuse Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages. The Hotline offers crisis intervention, information, literature, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources.