Hotlines and Resources
Domestic Violence and Abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The Hotline is a free, confidential, 24/7 resource in the U.S. offering compassionate support and guidance for anyone affected by domestic or relationship abuse—accessible via phone, chat, or text with trained advocates ready to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals in over 200 languages.
DomesticShelters.org
DomesticShelters.org is a trusted service that offers a comprehensive, free-to-use directory of domestic violence shelters and programs across the U.S. and Canada, alongside an extensive library of educational tools—including articles, videos, and webinars—to help individuals recognize abuse, access support, and begin healing.
No More Global Directory
NO MORE Global Directory is a pioneering, international directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines and support services across nearly every UN-recognized country and territory. Created by the NO MORE Foundation in partnership with the United Nations and the World Bank Group, it’s a trusted global hub offering inclusive support for survivors of all genders and orientations, regularly updated—typically on a quarterly basis—to ensure accuracy and relevance
Peace Over Violence
Peace Over Violence is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit founded in 1971 (originally as the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women). It works to eliminate sexual, domestic, child, and interpersonal violence through services such as a 24/7 crisis hotline, trauma-informed counseling, legal and case advocacy, self-defense training, youth education, and community outreach, offered free in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Childhelp
Childhelp is a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, offering services such as the 24/7 National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-4-A-CHILD), advocacy centers, foster care and adoption programs, residential treatment, and prevention education for children and families. Founded in 1959, it continues to support at-risk children through both direct services and innovative nationwide prevention initiatives across communities.
Pathways to Safety International
Pathways to Safety International provides specialized, culturally sensitive support to Americans facing gender-based and interpersonal violence while abroad or transitioning back to the U.S. Their services include long-term safety planning and case management, legal advocacy, professional counseling, danger-to-safety relocation, transition services, and even pet protection during crises
RAINN
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN is the largest anti-sexual-violence nonprofit in the U.S., founded in 1994. It operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline—offering free, confidential, 24/7 support via phone, chat, and text—and works to support survivors, educate communities, influence policy, and offer training to prevent sexual violence and promote justice.
Love is Respect
National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Love is Respect is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline that provides free, confidential, and 24/7 support—via phone, text, or live chat—for young people ages 13 to 26 who have concerns about romantic relationships. In addition to direct advocacy, the site offers age-appropriate educational resources like quizzes, interactive tools, and safety planning materials tailored to teens, peers, educators, and families.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Wordwide Helpline Database
Find A Helpline, powered by ThroughLine, is a free, global directory that helps users find verified crisis helplines—covering topics like suicide prevention, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and more—in over 130 countries. It offers access via call, text, and online chat.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (reachable by calling, texting, or chatting at 988 or via 988lifeline.org) offers free, confidential, 24/7 support across the U.S. for mental health, suicidal, or substance‑use crises, connecting individuals with trained counselors.
SAMHSA National Helpline
The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) is a free, confidential, 24/7 service in English and Spanish that provides treatment referrals and information for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders. It connects callers to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a U.S.-based nonprofit founded in 1998 that serves as the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ youth (typically ages 13–24). It offers free, confidential, 24/7 support via phone (TrevorLifeline), text (TrevorText), and online chat (TrevorChat), as well as a safe peer community called TrevorSpace, plus educational, advocacy, and research programs.
High Conflict Custody Disputes
One Mom's Battle
One Mom’s Battle, founded by Tina Swithin in 2009, began as a personal blog documenting her high-conflict custody battle against a narcissistic ex. It has since evolved into a powerful global community and advocacy movement—now a nonprofit—providing educational resources, coaching, documentation systems, and legal awareness to help parents navigate post-separation abuse and drive family court reform.