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Statewide coalition coordinating domestic violence services, policy advocacy, and training for providers across Ohio. Women can use ODVN's online resource directory to find local shelters, legal advocates, and DV programs. ODVN also operates a statewide DV hotline referral network. Call Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or visit odvn.org for a comprehensive list of local resources.
(614) 781-9651 · 4807 Evanswood Dr Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43229 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support services for domestic violence survivors and their children in the Cleveland area. The 24/7 hotline connects women in crisis with immediate safety planning and shelter placement. Location is confidential for safety. Call (216) 391-4357 anytime for help or to request shelter.
(216) 391-4357 · Cleveland, OH (confidential) · 24/7 hotline
CHOICES provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and transitional housing for domestic violence survivors in the Columbus area. The 24/7 hotline offers immediate safety planning, crisis support, and shelter placement for women and children fleeing abuse. Shelter location is kept confidential. Call (614) 224-4663 anytime for free, confidential help.
(614) 224-4663 · Columbus, OH (confidential) · 24/7 hotline
Emergency shelter and comprehensive support services for domestic violence survivors and their children in Summit County. The 24/7 hotline provides immediate crisis counseling, safety planning, and shelter placement. Services also include legal advocacy, children's programs, and transitional housing. Location confidential. Call (330) 374-1111 anytime for free help.
(330) 374-1111 · Akron, OH (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website
Artemis Center provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support for domestic violence survivors in the Dayton area. The 24/7 crisis line offers immediate help, safety planning, and shelter placement for women and children. Shelter address is confidential. Legal advocates can assist with protective orders and court proceedings. Call (937) 461-4357 anytime.
(937) 461-4357 · Dayton, OH (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website
Ohio Attorney General program providing financial assistance to crime victims for medical bills, lost wages, counseling, and funeral expenses. Domestic violence survivors and sexual assault victims may qualify regardless of whether the crime was reported. Call Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit ohioattorneygeneral.gov to learn about eligibility and how to apply.
(800) 582-2877 · 150 E Gay St 25th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
YWCA Greater Toledo provides emergency shelter, safety planning, counseling, and legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors in northwest Ohio. The 24/7 hotline connects women and children with immediate safety support and confidential shelter placement. Legal advocates assist with protective orders and family court matters. Call (419) 241-3235 anytime for help.
(419) 241-3235 · Toledo, OH (confidential) · 24/7 hotline
Free 24/7 confidential crisis support for victims of domestic abuse. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or chat online at thehotline.org. Trained advocates provide safety planning, local shelter referrals, and emotional support in over 200 languages. No identification required. Available every day of the year including holidays.
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Free 24/7 support for young people experiencing dating abuse or unhealthy relationships. Call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online at loveisrespect.org. Trained peer advocates provide information, support, and safety planning. All conversations are confidential. Specifically designed for teens and young adults ages 13-26.
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Free, confidential, culturally appropriate domestic and dating violence helpline for Native Americans. Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) to speak with a Native advocate who understands tribal culture and sovereignty. Available daily 7am-10pm CT. Also accessible via chat at strongheartshelpline.org. Provides crisis support, safety planning, and local resource referrals.
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NCADV is the leading organization unifying state DV coalitions and providing survivor resources, safety planning tools, and policy advocacy. Women can access free safety planning guides, find state coalitions, and learn about legal rights and housing options at ncadv.org. The site also includes information on financial abuse and economic empowerment resources.
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National nonprofit working to prevent and end violence against women, children, and families. Provides training for healthcare and social service providers, and free public resources on DV, sexual assault, and healthy relationships. Women can access safety information, find local resources, and learn about their rights at futureswithoutviolence.org.
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Searchable database of domestic violence shelters and programs across the US and Canada. Women can search by city or zip code to find emergency shelters, transitional housing, legal advocates, and support groups near them. Each listing includes contact information and available services. Visit domesticshelters.org anytime to search confidentially at no cost.
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National resource center providing culturally specific support, training, and resources for Asian and Pacific Islander women experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. Women can access a directory of AAPI-specific DV programs, legal resources, and research at api-gbv.org. All resources are free and available in multiple Asian languages.
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National resource center mobilizing Latina and Latin@ communities to end domestic and sexual violence. Provides bilingual resources, training, and a national DV hotline specifically for Spanish-speaking women. Latinas can access the hotline, find local bilingual DV programs, and get help with safety planning at casadeesperanza.org. All resources available in Spanish.
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US Department of Justice office implementing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Funds shelters, legal advocacy, and prevention programs nationwide. Women can access information about VAWA protections, housing rights for DV survivors, and immigration protections at justice.gov/ovw. The site also includes a grant program directory for finding local funded services.
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RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) and online.rainn.org. Free, confidential 24/7 support for sexual assault survivors from trained staff advocates. Women can get crisis counseling, safety planning, and local resource referrals. RAINN also offers a secure online chat for situations where calling is not safe or possible.
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