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.
New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division handles all family matters statewide. The Division of Child Support Services operates under DHHS. Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover are the largest cities. 603 Legal Aid and the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence support women, with a strong self-help website for pro se litigants.
National Domestic Violence Hotline is the go-to domestic-violence resource in the New Hampshire area for safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Phone 800-799-7233 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.
800-799-7233 · Statewide Phone Service · 24/7 · Visit Website
Based in Concord, NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence supports New Hampshire women navigating safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Contact 866-644-3574 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Hours are 24/7 Hotline, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
866-644-3574 · Concord, NH · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
BRIDGES — Nashua is a New Hampshire domestic-violence resource helping mothers with safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Call 603-883-3044 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Service hours run 24/7 Hotline; ask about after-hours options if needed. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
603-883-3044 · Nashua, NH (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
REACH (Strafford County) is a New Hampshire domestic-violence resource helping mothers with safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Phone 603-994-7233 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Available 24/7 Hotline; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.
603-994-7233 · Dover, NH (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline
Crisis Center of Central NH — Concord is the go-to domestic-violence resource in the Concord area for safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Contact 603-225-7376 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Hours are 24/7 Hotline, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
603-225-7376 · Concord, NH (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention — Keene provides safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling for women in Keene. Phone 888-511-6287 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Hours are 24/7 Hotline, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free for qualifying New Hampshire mothers and their children.
888-511-6287 · Keene, NH (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
Starting Point — Conway works with women across New Hampshire on safety planning, emergency shelter, protective orders, and trauma counseling. Phone 603-447-2070 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Open 24/7 Hotline — confirm by phone before driving in. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
603-447-2070 · Conway, NH (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) — 24/7 free confidential help for victims of domestic abuse. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-866-331-9474 — 24/7 support for young people experiencing dating abuse. Text LOVEIS to 22522 or chat online for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-844-7NATIVE — culturally appropriate domestic and dating violence helpline for Native Americans for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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NCADV — coalition of state DV coalitions. Survivor resources, policy advocacy, and safety planning. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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National nonprofit working to prevent and end violence against women and children. Resources and training. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Searchable database of every domestic violence shelter and program in the US — find help near you for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Resources and culturally specific support for AAPI women experiencing violence. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Mobilizing Latinas and Latin@ communities to end gender-based violence. Bilingual resources and shelter for women experiencing abuse and their children. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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US Department of Justice office implementing the Violence Against Women Act. Funding and resources. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-800-656-HOPE — Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. 24/7 free confidential support for sexual assault survivors. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for women experiencing abuse and their children who need vetted, plain-language information on safety planning, 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, protective order help, and counseling. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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