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The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support, safety planning, and local shelter referrals for women experiencing domestic abuse. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. Trained advocates help you assess your situation, create a safety plan, and find local resources including shelters, legal help, and counseling. Available in English and Spanish with interpreter services for 200+ additional languages. No insurance or ID required.
800-799-7233 · National Service · 24/7 · Visit Website
House of Ruth Maryland provides comprehensive domestic violence services in Baltimore including emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for protective orders, and transitional housing support. Call the 24/7 hotline at 410-889-0840 to access crisis support or request shelter. Legal advocates can help you obtain a protective order and navigate the court system. Located at 2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore. No cost for all services. Children accompanying mothers are also served.
410-889-0840 · 2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218 · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
TurnAround Inc. provides free 24/7 crisis services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Baltimore metro area. Services include a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, counseling, and support groups. Call 443-279-0379 anytime for immediate assistance or to request shelter. Sexual assault advocates can accompany survivors to hospitals and court proceedings. Located at 401 E Fayette St Suite 300, Baltimore. All services free and confidential.
443-279-0379 · 401 E Fayette St Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21202 · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Heartly House provides free shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and crisis intervention for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Frederick County. Call the 24/7 crisis line at 301-662-8800 to access emergency shelter or speak with an advocate. Legal advocates help survivors obtain protective orders and navigate family court. The shelter address is confidential for safety. Services include safety planning, support groups, and children's programs. All services are free and confidential for eligible survivors.
301-662-8800 · Frederick, MD (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
The Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County provides 24/7 emergency shelter, crisis counseling, safety planning, and legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors in Baltimore County. Call 410-828-6390 anytime to access the crisis line or request shelter. Staff advocates assist with protective orders, court accompaniment, and referrals to housing and legal aid. The shelter address is confidential. Children's services available. All services are free and confidential for Baltimore County DV survivors.
410-828-6390 · Baltimore County, MD (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Maryland CASA trains and supervises volunteer court appointed special advocates to represent the best interests of children in abuse, neglect, and custody cases in Maryland's courts. CASA volunteers speak for children at hearings and provide judges with independent, child-focused information. Call 410-828-6761 or email info@marylandcasa.org to learn about volunteer opportunities or to request a CASA advocate for a child in your care. Located at 6 N Liberty St Suite 200, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
410-828-6761 · 6 N Liberty St Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Montgomery County Family Justice Center is a one-stop center providing comprehensive domestic violence services including legal assistance for protective orders, counseling, safety planning, financial advocacy, and immigration help for survivors. Call 240-773-0444 or visit the center at 600 Jefferson Plaza Suite 500, Rockville. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Multiple agencies co-located under one roof so survivors can access coordinated services in a single visit. Walk-ins accepted. All services free and confidential.
240-773-0444 · 600 Jefferson Plaza Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20852 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Prince George's County Family Justice Center provides comprehensive domestic violence services including help obtaining protective orders, safety planning, individual counseling, housing assistance, and legal advocacy. Call 301-780-2060 or visit at 9201 Basil Ct Suite 370, Largo. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Multiple service providers including legal aid, mental health counselors, and housing specialists are co-located for coordinated care. All services are free and confidential for DV survivors in PG County.
301-780-2060 · 9201 Basil Ct Suite 370, Largo, MD 20774 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for victims of domestic abuse. Call, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. Trained advocates help survivors assess their safety, create a safety plan, and connect with local resources including shelters, legal help, and counseling. Available in English and Spanish with interpreter access for 200+ additional languages. No ID or insurance required. Available every day of the year.
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Loveisrespect (1-866-331-9474) provides free 24/7 crisis support specifically for young people ages 13-26 experiencing dating abuse or unhealthy relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat at loveisrespect.org. Trained peer advocates offer safety planning, information about healthy relationships, and local resource referrals. Available in English and Spanish. Particularly useful for college students, teens, and young adults who may not identify their experience as domestic violence.
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StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) provides culturally appropriate, 24/7 confidential domestic violence and dating abuse support specifically for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Staffed by advocates with knowledge of tribal resources and sovereignty issues that affect Native DV survivors. Chat online at strongheartshelpline.org or call the helpline anytime. Services include crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to tribal and community resources. Free and confidential.
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The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the leading national organization representing US domestic violence coalitions and survivor advocates. NCADV provides safety planning tools, survivor resources, policy advocacy, and a national database of DV programs. Their website includes information on financial abuse, technology safety, and housing rights for survivors. Visit ncadv.org to access safety planning guides, understand your legal rights, and find local DV programs. Free to access 24/7.
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Futures Without Violence is a national nonprofit working to prevent and end violence against women, children, and families through research, training, and public education. Their website provides resources for survivors on safety planning, healthy relationships, and trauma-informed approaches. FWV trains healthcare providers, educators, and advocates to identify and respond to violence. Visit futureswithoutviolence.org to access research publications, survivor guides, and information on violence prevention programs.
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DomesticShelters.org is a searchable national database of domestic violence shelters and programs across the US and Canada. Search by ZIP code or city to find the nearest emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, and counseling services for DV survivors. Each listing includes contact information, available services, and whether the program accepts children and pets. Available 24/7 at domesticshelters.org — no registration required. The most comprehensive free DV shelter directory available online.
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The Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence provides culturally specific resources, training, and technical assistance addressing gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Their resource library includes multilingual materials on domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and other Asian languages. DV advocates serving AAPI clients can access training and culturally competent referrals at api-gbv.org. Free to access online.
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Casa de Esperanza mobilizes Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic and sexual violence through culturally specific services, leadership development, and community organizing. Their bilingual resources help Latina women understand their rights, access shelters and legal advocacy, and navigate systems like immigration and child protective services. The national resource line connects Spanish-speaking survivors to local programs. Visit casadeesperanza.org for resources in Spanish and English. Free to access online.
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The US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women administers federal grants that fund domestic violence shelters, legal aid for survivors, transitional housing, and rape crisis centers in every state. Their website at justice.gov/ovw provides information on grant programs, the Violence Against Women Act, and resources for survivors. The OVW also funds specialized legal services for immigrant women and tribal communities. Free to access 24/7 — a resource for both survivors and service providers.
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, providing free, confidential 24/7 support for sexual assault survivors. Call, or chat online at rainn.org. Trained staff help survivors understand their options, access local rape crisis centers, and navigate medical and legal processes. RAINN also connects survivors with local in-person support services. No ID or insurance required. Available every day of the year including holidays.
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