All hotlines listed here are toll-free and offer multi-lingual interpreters (language line support), are confidential and anonymous.
The National DV Hotline responds to calls 24/7 and provides confidential, one-on-one support to each caller and chatter, offering crisis intervention, options for next steps and direct connection to sources for immediate safety. To get connected to services specific to the American Indian/Alaska Native communities, please see the StrongHearts Native Helpline below.
StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. Stronghearts advocates are available Monday-Friday from 9am to 5:30pm CST.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Call, or chat one-on-one with a trained RAINN support specialist who can provide you with confidential crisis support, any time 24/7.
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Chat online: online.rainn.org y En Español rainn.org/es)
How does it work? When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.
Trevor Support Center — Where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more.
Trans Lifeline is a peer support and crisis hotline 501 non-profit organization serving transgender people by offering phone support and microgrants. It is the first transgender crisis hotline to exist in the United States as well as Canada. It is also the only suicide hotline whose operators are all transgender.
Temporary hours:
2pm – 10pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week.
5pm – 1am Eastern Time, 7 days a week.
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