National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) is a 24-hour confidential service in the United States for survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence and relationship abuse. Advocates are available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and through online chatting at thehotline.org. All calls are free and confidential.

The NDVH was created through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The hotline answered its first call on February 21, 1996. The NDVH offers a variety of help options, and provides information on topics such as domestic violence, financial abuse, LGBTQ relationship abuse, domestic violence policy updates, what to expect when calling the hotline, and life after abuse and domestic violence. The NDVH also oversees the "Loveisrespect" project, a resource aimed at empowering young people through education and support, while seeking to prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence.

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