18 Resources
The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence coordinates a statewide network of DV programs, provides training for advocates, and advocates for policy changes that protect survivors. ACADV's website at acadv.org lists all member programs by county, including emergency shelters, legal advocacy, and counseling. Call 334-832-4842 or email info@acadv.org. Office hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Statewide hotline referrals available.
334-832-4842 · PO Box 4762, Montgomery, AL 36104 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org 24/7 for free confidential crisis support. Trained advocates help women with safety planning, understand their options, identify local shelters, and navigate legal protections. Available in over 200 languages. TTY: 1-800-787-3224. Advocates do not require callers to take any specific action and offer nonjudgmental support.
800-799-7233 · National Service · 24/7 · Visit Website
Family Sunshine Center provides 24/7 emergency shelter, individual counseling, legal advocacy, and children's programming for DV survivors in the Montgomery area. The 24/7 hotline at 334-263-0218 connects women with advocates who can arrange shelter and safety planning. Shelter location is confidential. Services are free for qualifying survivors. Children are welcome. Transportation assistance may be available.
334-263-0218 · Montgomery, AL (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Penelope House provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, counseling, and children's services for DV survivors in the Mobile area. Call the 24/7 hotline at 251-342-8994 to speak with an advocate and arrange emergency placement. All services are free and confidential. Shelter address is kept confidential for safety. Bring children, medications, and any important documents if possible.
251-342-8994 · Mobile, AL (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Crisis Services of North Alabama provides emergency shelter, a 24/7 crisis hotline, legal advocacy, counseling, and children's services for DV survivors in the Huntsville and northern Alabama region. Call 256-539-1000 any time to speak with a crisis advocate. Shelter location is confidential. Services are free to survivors. Advocates can help with protective orders, safety planning, and local referrals.
256-539-1000 · Huntsville, AL (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Turning Point provides emergency shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for DV survivors in the Tuscaloosa area. Call the 24/7 hotline at 205-758-0808 to speak with an advocate who can arrange shelter placement and safety planning. All services are free and confidential. Children may accompany their mothers. Advocates help women navigate protective order and court processes.
205-758-0808 · Tuscaloosa, AL (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Safe Place of the Shoals provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and support services for DV survivors in the Shoals area of northwest Alabama. Call the 24/7 hotline at 256-767-6210 to reach a crisis advocate for immediate assistance and shelter placement. All services are free and confidential to qualifying survivors. Children are welcome. Safety planning assistance provided.
256-767-6210 · Florence, AL (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline
One Place Family Justice Center is a one-stop service hub for DV survivors in Montgomery, combining legal help, law enforcement access, victim advocacy, mental health counseling, and child services under one roof. Women do not need to be in immediate crisis to access services. Call 334-262-7378 for an appointment. Located at 501 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
334-262-7378 · 501 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
The National DV Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 is available 24/7 for free, confidential help. Women can also text START to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org. Trained advocates provide safety planning, emotional support, local shelter referrals, and guidance on legal options. Available in over 200 languages. No caller is required to take action; advocates support each woman at her own pace.
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Loveisrespect provides 24/7 support for young women experiencing dating abuse. Call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat at loveisrespect.org. Peer advocates are specially trained to help teens and young adults identify abuse patterns, create safety plans, and connect with local resources. Confidential and free. Available in English and Spanish. No minimum age requirement.
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StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1-844-762-8483 provides culturally appropriate, confidential support for Native American women experiencing domestic or dating violence. Advocates understand tribal sovereignty, cultural dynamics, and jurisdictional complexities affecting Native survivors. Available daily 7am-10pm CT. Chat available at strongheartshelpline.org. Free and anonymous. Referrals to tribally specific resources provided.
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The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at ncadv.org offers survivor resources, safety planning guides, state-by-state statistics, and policy advocacy tools. Women can find their state DV coalition, access fact sheets on types of abuse, and learn about protective order processes. NCADV's Get Help page links to emergency shelters and hotlines. Free online resource available 24/7.
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Futures Without Violence is a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and ending violence against women and children through programs, policy, and training. Their website at futureswithoutviolence.org offers research-based resources for survivors, advocates, healthcare providers, and policymakers. Women can access safety planning tools, information on trauma-informed care, and policy updates. Free online resource.
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DomesticShelters.org provides the most comprehensive searchable database of domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and programs across the US. Women can search by zip code to find the nearest emergency shelter, transitional housing program, or DV service provider. Each listing includes contact information, services offered, and bed availability where reported. Free to search online 24/7 at domesticshelters.org.
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The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence provides culturally specific resources and support for Asian American and Pacific Islander women experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Visit api-gbv.org for a directory of culturally competent programs, research reports, and multilingual resources. Advocates and service providers serving AAPI communities can also access training and technical assistance.
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Casa de Esperanza mobilizes Latin communities to end domestic violence through bilingual resources, culturally grounded programs, and policy advocacy. Their national resource center at casadeesperanza.org provides Spanish-language safety planning guides, a bilingual hotline directory, training materials for advocates, and tools to help Latina women understand immigration protections under VAWA. Free to access online.
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The US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women implements the Violence Against Women Act, funding DV shelters, rape crisis centers, legal advocacy, and transitional housing programs nationwide. Visit justice.gov/ovw to find funded programs in your area, access survivor resources, and learn about your legal rights under federal law. Their website includes guides on VAWA immigration relief for foreign-national survivors.
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RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE), available 24/7. Women can also chat confidentially at rainn.org/get-help. Trained staff connect survivors with local rape crisis centers, explain reporting options, provide emotional support, and guide women through forensic exam processes. RAINN also offers resources specifically for military personnel, college students, and LGBTQ+ survivors.
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