Everyone deserves a healthy relationship with someone who values them. Use these hotlines and resources for additional information about sexual and domestic violence.
Sexual & Domestic Violence Hotlines in North America
Belize
National Gender-Based Violence Hotline / 0800-292-9688 / Toll-free hotline and WhatsApp network managed with the National Women’s Commission to offer immediate support to survivors in Belize.
Canada
Hope for Wellness Helpline @ hopeforwellness.ca / 855-242-3310 / Culturally competent crisis counseling for Indigenous people in Canada, available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
National Indigenous Circle Against Family Violence @ nicafv.ca / 450-638-2968 / Canadian charity that works to end sexual and domestic violence in Indigenous communities.
Nisa Foundation @ nisafoundation.ca / 888-711-6472 / Nationwide helpline for Canadian Muslim women seeking help regarding domestic abuse, family violence, and crisis counseling.
Sexual Violence Helpline @ sexualviolencehelpline.ca / 888-933-9007 / Bilingual telephone service for survivors of sexual violence throughout Canada.
Costa Rica
INAMU Línea de Derechos / 1125 / Government warmline operated Monday through Friday to provide legal advice and support to women in Costa Rica. Immediate crisis containment associated with domestic abuse and sexual violence is automatically routed to the 24/7 9-1-1 system.
El Salvador
ISDEMU 126 Te Orienta @ 126teorienta.gob.sv / 126 / Confidential hotline and WhatsApp support system for women experiencing domestic, physical, or sexual violence in El Salvador.
Mexico
Red Nacional de Refugios @ rednacionalderefugios.org.mx / 800-822-44-60 / 24/7 crisis support and emergency shelter for women and children experiencing domestic violence in Mexico.
United States
API Chaya @ apichaya.org / 877-922-4292 / US hotline that centers around the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander survivors.
Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence @ indianalatinocoalition.org / 317-926-4673 / Nonprofit organization in the United States that advocates for Latino victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through a variety of programs and services.
love is respect @ loveisrespect.org / 866-331-9474 / Project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline that serves as the national resource in the United States regarding domestic violence for young people ages 26 and younger.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs @ avp.org / US anti-violence agency that centers on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ survivors.
National Domestic Violence Hotline @ thehotline.org / 800-799-7233 / Leading organization in the United States for empowering survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
National Human Trafficking Hotline @ humantraffickinghotline.org / 888-373-7888 / National service supported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to report and stop human trafficking.
National Runaway Safeline @ 1800runaway.org / 800-786-2929 / National service through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to serve as a communications system for runaway and homeless youth.
National Street Harassment Hotline @ stopstreetharassment.org / 855-897-5910 / American organization that provides 24/7 support for victims of street harassment via the phone or online chat.
Pathways to Safety International @ pathwaystosafety.org / 833-723-3833 / Global network that focuses on creating tools for American survivors while traveling or living abroad.
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network @ rainn.org / 800-656-4673 / Largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States. Assists in the operation of the Department of Defense’s Safe Helpline and many other American anti-violence organizations.
Safe Helpline for Sexual Assault @ safehelpline.org / 877-995-5247 / Specific helpline for survivors of sexual and domestic violence within the military, operated by the United States Department of Defense.
StrongHearts @ strongheartshelpline.org / 844-762-8483 / Confidential and anonymous helpline for Indigenous Americans seeking support regarding sexual and domestic violence.
The Deaf Hotline @ thedeafhotline.org / 855-812-1001 / US hotline for Deaf survivors of sexual abuse through the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services.
The Network @ tnlr.org / 617-742-4911 / 24/7 hotline that supports LGBTQIA+ survivors in the United States.
Victim Connect Resource Center @ victimconnect.org / 855-484-2846 / Nonprofit organization funded by the US Department of Justice to train professionals and organizations throughout the country on how to better serve survivors.
WomensLaw @ womenslaw.org / Email hotline that provides legal information and advice to all US survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, regardless of gender.
Sexual & Domestic Violence Hotlines in Europe
Belgium
SOS VIOL asbl @ sosviol.be / 0800-98-100 / Sexual violence hotline for survivors residing in Belgium.
Bulgaria
Nadja Centre Foundation @ centrenadja.com / Survivor empowerment organization and hotline based in Bulgaria co-funded by the European Union.
Denmark
LOKK (Landsorganisation af Kvindekrisecentre) @ lokk.dk / 1888 / National anti-sexual violence helpline in Denmark that specializes in assisting survivors escape dangerous situations and abusive relationships.
Finland
Rape Crisis Center Tukinainen @ tukinainen.fi / 0800-97895 / Crisis call center based in Finland for those who have experienced sexual violence or abuse.
France
Institut National d’Aide aux Victimes et de Médiation @ inavem.org / 116-006 / Support organization and network in France dedicated to helping survivors of sexual and domestic abuse.
National Support Victim Helpline @ victim-support.eu / 166-006 / Free telephone service to survivors in France available every day to find professional help and advice. Also has an international number available at 33-01-80-52-33-76.
Germany
Federal Association of Women’s Counselling and Rape Crisis Centres @ frauen-gegen-gewalt.de / 116-016 / German empowerment center that advocates for the visibility and rights of survivors. The Violence Against Women Support Hotline is available 34/7/365 completely free of charge at 08000-116-016.
Greece
General Secretariat for Gender Equality @ womensos.gr / 15900 / Governmental agency in Greece that monitors sexual violence, co-funded by the European Union.
Hungary
NANE Women’s Rights Association @ nane.hu / 36-80-505-101 / Public benefit association that advocates against violence throughout Hungary.
Iceland
Stígamót @ stigamot.is / 562-6868 / Grassroots organization in Iceland that provides support to victims of sexual violence.
Ireland
Hotline.ie @ hotline.ie / Irish reporting center that allows members of the public to securely, anonymously, and confidentially report concerns via the internet.
National Rape Crisis Centre @ drcc.ie / 1800-778888 / National 24/7 helpline for those impacted by sexual violence in Ireland.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland @ rcni.ie / 1800-778888 / Confidential 24/7 crisis helpline for survivors of sexual assault in Ireland.
Italy
Artemisia Onlus @ artemisiacentroantiviolenza.it / 0039055601375 / Italian hotline for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Netherlands
Centrum Seksueel Geweld @ centrumseksueelgeweld.nl / 0800-0188 / Dutch organization that offers support to sexual assault survivors via their free and anonymous call line.
Norway
DIXI Ressurssenter mot Voldtekt @ dixi.no / 22-44-40-50 / Organization in Norway that offers telephone support regarding rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
Portugal
APAV Victim Support @ apav.pt / 116-006 / Private charity that provides hotline support to those living in Portugal.
Serbia
Autonomous Women’s Centre @ womenngo.org.rs / 0800-100-007 / Free legal hotline based in Serbia for survivors available every weekday.
Switerland
Switzerland Viol-Secours @ viol-secours.ch / 41-022-345-20-20 / Nonprofit association in Switzerland that serves as a public utility against sexual violence.
United Kingdom
Rape Crisis @ 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk / 0808-500-2222 / 24/7 rape and sexual abuse support line for residents at least 16 years old or older in the United Kingdom.
Safeline @ safeline.org.uk / 01926-402-498 / Charity in the United Kingdom that works to prevent sexual violence and abuse.
Sexual & Domestic Violence Hotlines in Asia
Japan
TELL Lifeline @ telljp.com / 0800-300-8355 / Anti-sexual violence agency that works to eliminate abuse in Japan.
Serbia
Autonomous Women’s Centre @ womenngo.org.rs / 0800-100-007 / Free legal hotline based in Serbia for survivors available every weekday.
Sexual & Domestic Violence Hotlines in Oceania
Australia
Full Stop Australia @ fullstop.org.au / 1800-385-578 / Support line available for anyone in Australia regardless of territory. LGBTQIA+ support line available at 1800-487-212.
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