Search for Domestic Abuse Resources in Your State
If you are in an abusive relationship, or know someone in an abusive relationship, ending the relationship is only part of the struggle. You need help in every stage of the process in order to stay safe and remain strong. The following list includes resources in every state for helping women cope with domestic abuse. Get the help you need; live an independent life, free from fear and abuse.
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Alabama |
The Alabama Coalition of Domestic Violence: The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers information on abusers and dating violence. Their website also includes a map of shelthers in Alabama. For immediate assistance, their hotline can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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1-800-650-6522 |
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Alaska |
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provides 18 programs statewide to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Arizona |
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence serves as an advocate and a voice for domestic violence victims. Their website offers information on how to recognize a violent relationship and what to do if someone you love is hurting you. For personal assistance, their domestic violence hotline is available Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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1-800-782-6400 |
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Arkansas |
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides domestic violence statistics and information on how to stop domestic abuse. They also offer contact information for local shelters, as well as a teen dating abuse helpline.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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California |
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence provides a list of crisis centers and shelters throughout California for victims of domestic violence.
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1-800-524-4765 |
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Colorado |
The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence strives to rid the world of domestic violence through community education, networking and empowerment of domestic abuse victims. Their website provides general information on domestic abuse, as well as crisis numbers for Colorado residents.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Connecticut |
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to end domestic violence by creating awareness and changing the actions, beliefs and conditions that facilitate domestic abuse. The Coalition provides 18 members programs throughout Connecticut and a toll free hotline for immediate assistance.
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1-888-774-2900 |
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Delaware |
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence is made up of several domestic violence agencies and individuals working to end domestic abuse. Their website offers victim assistance, tips on how to keep yourself safe, and calendar of monthly domestic violence meetings.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Florida |
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Florida Coalition Against Domestic violence strives to end domestic abuse through awareness, policy development, and support for domestic violence centers. Their website offers a resource library, legal assistance for victims and a toll free hotline for immediate assistance.
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1-800-425-2749 |
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Georgia |
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides a list of certified shelthers throughout the state, as well as a 24-hotline for victims who need help immediately.
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1-800-33-HAVEN |
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Hawaii |
Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Hawaii Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to ensure the safety and protection of women in intimate relationships.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Idaho |
Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence: The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence provides education, assistance and support to domestic violence victims.
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1-800-669-3176 |
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Illinois |
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence strives to eliminate violence against women and children. Victims can reach the Coalition by calling their 24-hour domestic abuse hotline.
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1-877-863-6338 |
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Indiana |
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is committed to stopping domestic violence through awareness, societal chance, public policy and the promotion of quality comprehensive services. Their website features domestic violence statistics, education materials and a batterers intervention program.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Iowa |
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers 28 direct service domestic abuse programs for Iowa residents. For immediate help, victims can reach their 24-hour statewide domestic violence hotline.
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1-800-942-0333 |
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Kansas |
The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence: The Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence is a group of statewide programs that aim to end battering and sexual assault. Their website features a safety plan for domestic violence victims, as well as information on obtaining a protection order in Kansas.
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1-800-END-ABUSE |
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Kentucky |
Kentucky Domestic Violence Association: The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association is committed to eliminating domestic abuse, promoting public awareness and providing a voice to victims. The Association includes 15 domestic violence programs, which offer shelter and support to domestic violence victims.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Louisiana |
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a combination of domestic violence programs, supportive organizations and Louisiana citizens that want to end domestic violence against women and children. Their website includes information on signs of domestic abuse, getting support and safety tips.
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1-800-411-1333 |
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Maine |
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence: The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence aims to ensure domestic violence victims get support, while batterers are held responsible for their actions. Their website provides support and assistance for victims and information on how to help a friend in need.
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1-866-834-HELP |
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Maryland |
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence: The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence strives to eliminate domestic violence through education, advocacy and training. Their website provides useful information on getting help, developing a safety plan and teen dating abuse.
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1-800-MD-HELPS |
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Massachusetts |
Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Also known as Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence unites people and organizations for the purpose of ending domestic violence. Their website features a support and safety resource section with information on retraining orders, safety planning and Massachusetts domestic violence programs.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Michigan |
Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence aims to end domestic abuse and ensure all survivors receive support. Their website features a help section for victims in need of shelter, counsel and legal advice, as well as resource center with books and videos that promote awareness.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Minnesota |
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse: The Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse provides information on batterer intervention, internet safety, teen dating violence and safety planning.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Mississippi |
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides shelter programs for batter women. The Coalition offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, temporary housing, counseling and transportation.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Missouri |
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is dedicated to providing quality services for domestic violence victims. Their website features a personalized safety plan, available in English and Spanish, as well as in-depth information on the four types of domestic abuse.
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1-800-799-7233 |
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Montana |
Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is a group of individuals and organizations working to end domestic abuse through awareness, education, public policy and program development. The Coalition has more than 50 programs statewide that provide direct services to victims of domestic abuse.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Nebraska |
The Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition: The Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition provides information on domestic violence crisis centers and batterers intervention. They also offer a 24-hour, toll free hotline for victims who want to locate a domestic violence program.
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1-800-876-6238 |
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Nevada |
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence: The Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence is an organization that helps local communities respond to the needs of domestic violence victims. They offer a resource library, networking meetings and domestic violence programs.
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1-800-500-1556 |
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New Hampshire |
The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is comprised of 14 member programs aimed at ending domestic violence. Their website provides contact information for crisis centers in New Hampshire, as well as information on domestic violence and stalking.
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1-866-644-3574 |
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New Jersey |
The New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women: The New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women strives to end abuse against women through education, advocacy and public and private resources. Their website provides safety plans, domestic violence program information and legal resources.
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1-800-572-SAFE |
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New Mexico |
New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to eliminate domestic violence through advocacy, training, alliances, resources and public policy. The Coalition gives a voice to victims and the programs that serve them through statewide leadership.
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1-800-799-7233 |
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New York |
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to end domestic violence and provide support to all victims. In addition to running specialized programs to promote the health of women who are abused, they offer a 24-hour, toll free hotline and community outreach programs.
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1-800-942-6906 |
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North Carolina |
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) is a community of agencies and individuals who serve battered women and their children. NCCADV includes over 90 member programs that are located throughout the state.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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North Dakota |
North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services: The mission of North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services and the Coalition Against Sexual Assualt in North Dakota is to provide leadership and support in the identification, intervention, and prevention of domestic and sexual violence. Domestic violence facts, resources, and more are available on this website.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Ohio |
Ohio Domestic Violence Network: The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) is a statewide coalition of domestic violence programs, supportive agencies and concerned individuals organizing to ensure the elimination of domestic violence. A resource center featuring domestic violence articles and statistics, as well as information about domestic violence prevention, is available on the website.
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800-934-9840 |
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Oklahoma |
Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: The Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is committed to empowering victims and eliminating violence by providing education and prevention information, supporting member programs, and expanding services to all persons affected by sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking. This website offers a list of programs in Oklahoma that serve victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as information about protective orders and teen dating violence.
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1-800-522-7233 |
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Oregon |
Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (OCADSV) is made up of programs across the state of Oregon that serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence. A map of shelters and services and a comprehensive "What You Should Know" section are featured on the OCADSV website.
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1-888-235-5333 |
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Pennsylvania |
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a network of programs that provides a comprehensive array of life-saving services for domestic violence victims and their children in Pennsylvania. Their website offers a list of domestic violence services by county and a domestic violence information center with articles on a number of important topics.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Rhode Island |
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The purpose of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to eliminate domestic violence in Rhode Island. The Coalition offers a 24-hour hotline for those in need of assistance, domestic violence facts and statistics, and information about Rhode Island's domestic violence laws.
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1-800-494-8100 |
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South Carolina |
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault: SCCADVASA is a statewide coalition of all domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina. This organization represents the critical needs domestic violence and sexual assault victims and works to make the community aware of these issues.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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South Dakota |
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: The South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SDCADVSA) is dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children. SDCADVSA member programs are located throughout the state and are listed on the website for those who need help, information, or support.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Tennessee |
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence: The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence serves domestic violence and sexual assault programs, community groups, individuals seeking information and resources, allied professionals, and immigrant victims of domestic or sexual violence. The mission of the Coalition is to end domestic and sexual violence in the lives of Tennesseans and to change societal attitudes and institutions that promote and condone violence.
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1-800-356-6767 |
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Texas |
Texas Council on Family Violence: The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) is a nationally recognized leader in the efforts to end family violence through partnerships, advocacy and direct services for women, children and men. The three major focus areas of the TCFV are support to service providers, public policy development, and prevention of domestic violence.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Utah |
Utah Domestic Violence Council: The Utah Domestic Violence Council is dedicated to linking domestic violence victims with the support and resources they need, such as counseling, shelters, safe houses, support groups, health services, and more. The Utah Domestic Violence Link Line is a hotline for victims that operates 24/7.
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1-800-897-LINK |
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Vermont |
Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is committed to eradicating domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, empowerment, and social change. The 15 member programs are located around the state and provide services to victims and survivors, including hotline assistance and local advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors.
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1-800-228-7395 |
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Virginia |
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance: The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance educates professionals and advocates for people affected by sexual and domestic violence. Their website has a comprehensive resource section with information about planning for safety, legal options, healing, and getting help in your community.
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1-800-838-8328 |
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Washington |
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is committed to ending domestic violence through advocacy and action for social change. Founded in 1990 by survivors and their allies, WSCADV is a non-profit network of domestic violence programs that serve survivors all over the state.
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1-800-562-6025 |
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West Virginia |
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence is committed to the elimination of violence against women, children, and men. This website features helpful information on a number of key issues, including creating a safety plan, batterer intervention programs, and a listing of member programs throughout the state.
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(304) 965-3552 |
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Wisconsin |
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV), is a statewide, non-profit organization that provides networking and support for victims of domestic abuse and their families. WCADV is made up of over sixty member organizations that advocate for the rights of victims of domestic violence and/or provide services to ensure the safety and well-being of victims and their children.
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1-800-799-SAFE |
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Wyoming |
Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: The Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (WCADVSA) provides advocacy and safety for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in their communities. A crisis line is available for those in need, along with information for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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1-800-990-3877 |
