National Domestic Violence Hotline Verified listing

Need help but not sure where to start?

Call 1.800.SAFE (7233) OR Text "START" to 88788

Live Chat & AI Chat are also available via their website.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a free, 24/7, confidential support service for anyone experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or controlling relationships. Whether you're in immediate danger, planning to leave, or just unsure what to call what you're going through—you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Trained advocates are available by phone, text, or online chat to listen without judgment, help you explore your options, and connect you with local resources—any time, day or night.

🧡 Best for individuals who...

Are experiencing emotional, physical, sexual, or financial abuse
Feel scared or unsafe in their relationship
Need help making a safety plan
Want to talk to someone who understands, without pressure or judgment

🧠 Why It Helps:

The Hotline gives people a safe place to be heard and supported. Whether you’re reaching out for the first time or have tried before, advocates provide compassionate, trauma-informed support—helping you feel less alone and more in control of your next steps.

💡 What to Know:

📞 Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 Text START to 88788
💻 Live chat at thehotline.org
🕐 Available 24/7/365
🗣️ Support in 200+ languages with interpreter services
🔐 Completely free and confidential
🤝 Staffed by trained domestic violence advocates

✨ How it’s different from Tia's Circle

The Hotline is for people in crisis due to domestic violence or abuse—providing real-time safety planning, emotional support, and connections to shelters or legal aid.

Tia's Circle is designed for ongoing emotional wellness and parenting support. It offers therapist-backed tools to help families manage meltdowns, shutdowns, and emotional overwhelm at home—not crisis intervention.

Because no one deserves to be mistreated—and help is always just a call, text, or click away.

👉 Get support or start a private chat now.