1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
"Every contact to The Hotline is unique. Some callers identify as survivors of abuse, some as abusive partners and some as concerned family members and friends seeking help for someone else. While every contact is specific to the individual, here are some phrases and questions that advocates use consistently to best help each caller or chatter.
"You might feel anxious about contacting The Hotline, especially if you haven’t reached out for help before. We are completely confidential and anonymous, and our advocates have extensive training in issues related to domestic violence. Reaching out for help is the first step toward improving your situation, whatever that may be, and we are glad to be of service when someone takes this important step."
Just what it says-- it's a 24-7-365 hotline for people who're trying to figure out WTF to do next. If you give it a try, and you feel like it isn't helpful, that's okay. Not everything works for everyone. You can always ask them for referrals to groups or agencies in your area-- or you can just hang up. And then, if you want to, you can call back-- or not.
Your life, your situation-- you get to choose what to do next.
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