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Emergency SOS On iPhone - if you press your sleep/wake button at the top of your phone five times, your phone will emit a siren, count down from 3, and then call emergency services, as well as text your emergency contacts (if you've set this feature up) to let them know you've called emergency services and will include your location.
To set this up, search for "Emergency SOS" in settings to slide the buttons to show green, but you can disable the countdown for safety reasons by sliding the button for "Countdown sound" to off.
Android has something similar.
The Survivor’s Handbook (from Women’s Aid)
Survivors Handbook PDF (from Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence)
Articles about Domestic Violence from HelpGuide
Domestic Violence Against Women: Recognize Patterns, Seek Help (an article from MayoClinic.org)
Agencies in Countries A to Z (from Hot Peach Pages)
Abuse Information in 115 languages (from Hot Peach Pages)
Search for Local Support:
Type in your location to find shelters and help.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (Local Resources)
NNEDV (US Coalitions)
Office on Women’s Health (Resources by State)
WomensLaw.org (Advocates and Shelters)
Groups/Forums:
For men who have experienced sexual assault and abuse.
Join their weekly chat-based groups.
Live Online Chat Available on website.
An Instagram page giving survivors a safe place to tell their stories anonymously.
DomesticShelters.org
US Helplines/Hotlines:
Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
Call: 855-812-1001
Live Online Chat Available on website.
Deaf Abused Women’s Network (DAWN)
Text: 202.945.9266
From the National Domestic Violence Hotline, for young people between the ages of 13-26 who have questions about romantic relationships.
1.866.331.9474
Text: LOVEIS to 1.866.331.9474
Call: 1.866.331.9474
Live Online Chat Available on website.
National Center for Victims of Crime
Call: 1.202.467.8700
For teens/children looking for support, as well as parents/guardians looking for information.
Call: 1.800.786.2929 (1.800.RUNAWAY)
Live Online Chat Available on website.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 1.800.656.4673 (HOPE)
Live Online Chat Available on website.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 1.800.273.8255 (TALK) or just dial 988
Focuses its works in Jewish communities.
Call: 718.337.3700
Text: 888.883.2323
Live Online Chat Available on website.
For American Indians and Alaska Indians in need of support from domestic, dating, and sexual violence.
Call: 1.844.762.8483 (7NATIVE)
Live Online Chat Available on website.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence.
Call: 1.800.799.7233 (SAFE)
TTY: 1.800.787.3224
Live Online Chat Available on website.
Call US: 1.877.565.8860
Call CA: 1.877.330.6366
Non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.
U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline/Polaris Project
Call: 1.888.373.7888
Text: HELP to 233733 (BeFree)
Live Online Chat Available on website.
Victim Connect Resource Center
Call: 855.484.2846 (4.VICTIM)
Chat: https://chat.victimsofcrime.org/victim-connect/
UK Assistance:
Mental Health Support:
Free counseling
Free individual counseling and case management
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Enter your zip code
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
NHS Mental Health Services (UK)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Enter your zip code
Call to ask abut free counseling or free mental health services1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 1-800-487-4889 (TDD)
Legal Help:
Battered Women’s Justice Project
Challenges unjust trial outcomes.
Legal Network for Gender Equity
National Women’s Law Center
The Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund
National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women
National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Child Protection and Custody/Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Help with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases.
Call: 1.800.527.3233
Specific Support:
Information on elder abuse.
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
A resource center for Asian/Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Supports young people ages 12-24.
Working with Latin@s in US communities to end domestic violence and provide support.
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
For people with disabilities who are victims of abuse.
Help for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault
A network of women of color working to end violence.
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community (IDVAAC)
LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
Non-profit, gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender agency dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination.
Judgement-free place where men can heal from sexual assault and abuse.
An organization for South Asian women impacted by violence.
Native-owned and operated non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that exists to address violence against Native women
National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life
For older victims and survivors of abuse.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children.
Particular focus on Muslim families.
Provides safety, support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
The NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse
Technology Safety:
Global Internet and Email Safety
Tips for online and cell phone safety.
Cover your tracks online.
Create a Safety Plan:
Go Ask Rose
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Women in Distress
Further Information:
Domestic Violence Awareness Project