Immediate Help and Crisis Support

National Crisis Hotlines (US-Based)

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Available 24/7

  • Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

  • Text: "START" to 88788

  • Chat online at thehotline.org

  • Services: Crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals

• Crisis Text Line

  • Available 24/7

  • Text HOME to 741741

  • Trained crisis counselors for any type of crisis

Professional Counseling Services

In-Person Therapy Options

• Psychology Today Therapist Finder

  • Search therapists by location, specialty, and insurance

  • Read detailed profiles and approaches

  • Filter by those specializing in toxic relationships and trauma

• Local Women's Centers

  • Counseling services

  • Support groups

  • Legal advocacy

  • Career guidance

  • Financial planning assistance

Online Therapy Platforms

• BetterHelp

  • Licensed therapists

  • Video, phone, or text sessions

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Financial aid available

• Talkspace

  • Professional counseling

  • Messaging therapy

  • Live video sessions

  • Insurance coverage options

Support Groups

In-Person Support

• Al-Anon Family Groups

  • For those affected by someone else's behavior

  • Free attendance

  • Anonymous participation

  • Worldwide locations

• CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous)

  • Focus on developing healthy relationships

  • Regular meetings

  • Peer support

  • No cost to attend

Online Communities

• Reddit Communities

  • r/toxicrelationships

  • r/NarcissisticAbuse

  • r/JustNoRelationships

  • Moderated spaces for sharing and support

Legal Resources

Legal Aid Organizations

• National Legal Aid & Defender Association

  • Free or low-cost legal services

  • Help with restraining orders

  • Custody issues

  • Housing matters

• WomensLaw.org

  • Legal information

  • State-specific resources

  • Court form assistance

  • Safety planning tools

Educational Resources

Websites and Organizations

• National Network to End Domestic Violence

  • Educational materials

  • Safety planning

  • Technology safety

  • Financial independence resources

• Love Is Respect

  • Focused on younger adults

  • Healthy relationship education

  • Warning signs

  • Interactive tools

Safety Planning Resources

Digital Security

• National Network to End Domestic Violence's Tech Safety App

  • Privacy tips

  • Documentation tools

  • Security checklists

  • Available in multiple languages

Personal Safety

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

  • Safety planning guides

  • Risk assessment tools

  • Local resource finder

  • Support services

Important Guidelines When Seeking Help

Before Reaching Out

• Clear your browser history after visiting support websites

• Use private browsing when possible

• Have a safety plan in place

• Keep important documents accessible

• Save emergency numbers under unrelated names

When Getting Help

• Use a safe computer or device when possible

• Choose secure passwords for new accounts

• Consider using a different email address

• Tell trusted people about your situation

• Document everything

Financial Resources

Financial Independence Programs

• FreeFrom.org

  • Financial literacy

  • Compensation resources

  • Grant programs

  • Safety planning

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  • Financial education

  • Emergency funds

  • Housing assistance

  • Job training resources

Finding Local Resources

Community Services

• 211

  • Call 211 from any phone

  • Local resource database

  • Available nationwide

  • Multiple language support

State-Specific Programs

• Contact your state's domestic violence coalition

• Local women's shelters

• Community health centers

• Religious organizations offering support

Remember:

• All these services maintain confidentiality

• Many offer services in multiple languages

• Most have crisis intervention available 24/7

• No problem is too small to seek help

• You deserve support and safety