How many domestic violence resources are in Nebraska?

Women's Corner tracks 16 domestic violence resources for women in Nebraska.

Are domestic violence resources in Nebraska free?

16 of the 16 listed domestic violence resources in Nebraska are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Nebraska have domestic violence resources?

Listings span cities including Lincoln, Omaha.

What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Nebraska?

Featured entries include National Domestic Violence Hotline, Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Women's Center for Advancement — Omaha DV Services, Voices of Hope — Lincoln, Heartland Family Service — Omaha DV.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

6 of 16 Nebraska domestic violence listings include phone numbers.

How do I get a restraining order?

Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).

Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.

Will the shelter take my kids?

Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.

Is the hotline really free and confidential?

Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.

Best Domestic Violence in Nebraska — 16 resources

About Domestic Violence for Women

Domestic violence services for women are anchored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and a state coalition in every state coordinated through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). VAWA funds shelters, transitional housing, legal services, and immigration relief (U-visa, T-visa, VAWA self-petition). Survivors can obtain civil protective orders, address-confidentiality through state ACP programs, and victim advocates through local prosecutor offices. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and StrongHearts Native Helpline serve specific survivor populations. This directory includes hotlines, shelters, state DV coalitions, and protective order resources.

Domestic Violence in Nebraska

Nebraska district courts hear family matters in each of its 93 counties, with many counties using county court for paternity and child support. The Child Support Enforcement division operates under DHHS. Omaha and Lincoln dominate the state's population. Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services to women.

16 Resources

1. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

Calling 800-799-7233 (or texting START to 88788) reaches a trained DV advocate 24/7 who can do safety planning over the phone and connect Nebraska callers directly to the Voices of Hope or WCA shelter line in their county. Bilingual advocates are available; the line does not appear on phone bills as a hotline call.

800-799-7233 · Statewide Phone Service · 24/7 · Visit Website

2. Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence — Free

The Nebraska Coalition is the statewide membership organization for the 19 domestic-violence and sexual-assault programs in the state. The Lincoln office at 402-476-6256 can route survivors to the right local member program, train allied professionals, and advocate on DV legislation. Office hours weekdays 8-5.

402-476-6256 · 245 S 84th St Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68510 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Women's Center for Advancement — Omaha DV Services — Free

WCA is Omaha's primary DV and sexual-assault agency, offering a 24/7 hotline, civil legal-advocacy clinic, emergency safety planning, and the Phoenix House transitional shelter. Call 402-345-7273 any time — even just to plan, before you're ready to leave. Shelter location is confidential.

402-345-7273 · Omaha, NE (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

4. Voices of Hope — Lincoln — Free

Voices of Hope runs Lincoln's only DV and sexual-assault crisis line at 402-475-7273, plus hospital advocacy, court accompaniment, and support groups in English and Spanish. Survivors don't need to be Lincoln residents to use the hotline; advocates can warm-transfer to other Nebraska programs as needed.

402-475-7273 · Lincoln, NE (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

5. Heartland Family Service — Omaha DV — Free

Heartland Family Service operates Sanctuary, an emergency DV shelter in the Omaha metro, plus longer-term Therapeutic Housing, abuser-intervention programs, and counseling for child witnesses. Call 402-553-3000 weekdays for non-crisis intake or use the WCA hotline after hours for shelter placement.

402-553-3000 · Omaha, NE · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Crisis 24/7 · Visit Website

6. YWCA Lincoln — DV Services — Free

YWCA Lincoln pairs with Voices of Hope to provide housing, racial-justice advocacy, and economic-empowerment programs that support DV survivors after they leave shelter. The 24/7 hotline at 402-434-3494 handles intake; the location is confidential and staff conduct lethality assessments at first contact.

402-434-3494 · Lincoln, NE (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

7. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

Thehotline.org hosts a live secure chat available 24/7 — useful for women in homes where calls are monitored. Articles cover financial abuse, technology safety, and how to document incidents for a future protection-order petition. Information is free; no account is required to chat.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Loveisrespect — Free

Loveisrespect serves teens and young adults experiencing dating abuse; call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat 24/7. Particularly relevant for mothers of teenage daughters in Nebraska who need to understand digital coercion, sextortion, and stalking by an ex-partner.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. StrongHearts Native Helpline — Free

StrongHearts (1-844-7NATIVE) is the only national hotline run by and for Native survivors. Advocates understand tribal jurisdiction, ICWA protections in custody cases, and the resources available to women on Nebraska's Omaha, Winnebago, Santee Sioux, and Ponca lands. Available 7am-10pm Central daily.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

NCADV's website hosts the cooperative library of state DV laws, the Take a Stand survivor stories, and policy briefs members can share with legislators. Mothers preparing to testify on Nebraska's coercive-control or strangulation laws can find sample testimony and statistics here.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Futures Without Violence — Free

Futures Without Violence develops the curricula many Nebraska health systems use to screen for intimate-partner violence. Mothers can share its CUES tool with their OB or pediatrician, and the site hosts safety cards in 13 languages designed to fit in a wallet.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. DomesticShelters.org — Free

DomesticShelters.org maintains a searchable database of every DV shelter and program in the United States, including Nebraska's 19 member programs. Each listing includes services, languages spoken, accessibility info, and whether the shelter accepts male children of older ages — critical detail when relocating with sons.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence — Free

API-GBV serves AAPI survivors with culturally and linguistically specific resources — fact sheets in 20+ Asian and Pacific languages, technical assistance for providers, and a directory of AAPI-led DV programs. Nebraska's growing Vietnamese, Burmese, and Karen communities can find culturally matched help here.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Casa de Esperanza — Free

Casa de Esperanza, based in St. Paul, leads the National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities. Bilingual safety planning guides, in-language training for Nebraska advocates serving Spanish-speaking immigrant women, and culturally specific shelter standards are all available through the site.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) — Free

DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women writes the VAWA grants Nebraska programs depend on. The site lists current OVW-funded projects in the state — useful when looking for specialized programs (tribal SAUSA, rural transitional housing, campus DV) that aren't in the standard shelter directory.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline — Free

RAINN's 1-800-656-HOPE line is the country's primary sexual-assault hotline, routing Nebraska callers to local rape crisis centers like Voices of Hope and WCA. The online chat at hotline.rainn.org is anonymous and 24/7. RAINN also publishes the most-cited statistics on sexual violence in the US.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many domestic violence resources are in Nebraska?: Women's Corner tracks 16 domestic violence resources for women in Nebraska.
Are domestic violence resources in Nebraska free?: 16 of the 16 listed domestic violence resources in Nebraska are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nebraska have domestic violence resources?: Listings span cities including Lincoln, Omaha.
What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Nebraska?: Featured entries include National Domestic Violence Hotline, Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Women's Center for Advancement — Omaha DV Services, Voices of Hope — Lincoln, Heartland Family Service — Omaha DV.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 6 of 16 Nebraska domestic violence listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a restraining order?: Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.
Will the shelter take my kids?: Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.
Is the hotline really free and confidential?: Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.