
Help for Survivors
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TYY: 1-800-787-3224
Text “START” to 88788
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
1-855-812-1001
Instant messenger: DeafHotline
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
711 (TTY)
Text: 233733
National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-855-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) (call or text)
Additional Resources
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National Domestic Violence and Housing Technical Assistance Consortium
An innovative, collaborative approach to providing training, technical assistance, and resource development at the critical intersection of domestic and sexual violence, homelessness, and housing.
National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC)
A comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims’ rights and helping victims of crime rebuild their lives. It is dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime.
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
With the U.S. Department of Justice, this office provides federal leadership in administering justice for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as strengthening services to such survivors.
Office on Trafficking in Persons
Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this office’s mission is to combat human trafficking by supporting and leading systems that prevent trafficking through public awareness, and protect victims through identification and assistance to become self-sufficient.
Family Violence Prevention & Services Act Program
Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this program is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to supporting emergency shelters and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Office for Victims of Crime – Directory of Crime Victim Services
A search tool for various services throughout the United States for all types of survivors of crime.
Office for Victims of Crime – Direct Services for Victims
A list of direct services (including toll-free numbers and hotlines) and referrals through the Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime.
Victim Connect Resource map
A searchable tool with national and local resources that can be filtered by categories, services, location, and keywords.
HUD Exchange - Need Housing Assistance?
A resource guide for those needing assistance with housing through HUD’s community partners.