FVPSA-funded Hotlines and Helplines

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About FVPSA-Funded National Hotlines and Helplines

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides funding for the on-going operation of three 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone hotlines or helplines. These resources are the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline .  View our National Hotlines and Helplines Fact Sheet for additional information. 

Contact Information for National Hotlines and Helplines

National Hotlines/Helplines

National Domestic Violence Hotline 

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1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
www.thehotline.org  

The National Domestic Violence Hotline  provides an immediate response to victims of domestic violence and their families, and a seamless referral system to community programs in response to the needs of the women, men and children on the line. The Hotline, operated 24/7 and available in 170 languages, is the first step to safety for many callers whose unique situation is assessed and evaluated to meet short-term needs, with a local referral to assist the caller in dealing with the long-­term effects of family violence.

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

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1-866-331-9474
1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
Text “loveis” to 22522
http://www.loveisrespect.org  

Teens and parents anywhere in the country can the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline call toll free or log on to the interactive Web site, loveisrespect.org, and receive immediate, confidential assistance. In addition to a toll-free phone line, loveisrepect.org is the first interactive dating abuse website, staffed by trained advocates, where teens can write and immediately get assistance in a one-on-one private chat room.

StrongHearts Native Helpline  

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1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483)
Text your message to 1-844-762-8483
Chat online on their website
www.strongheartshelpline.org  

The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 culturally appropriate, anonymous, confidential service dedicated to serving Native American survivors of domestic violence and dating violence and concerned family members and friends. StrongHearts connects callers at no cost one-on-one with knowledgeable advocates who can provide lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable Native survivors to find safety and live lives free of abuse. StrongHearts is a Native-centered hotline staffed by advocates with a strong understanding of Native cultures, as well as issues of tribal sovereignty and law. StrongHearts is a partnered effort, combining the technology and infrastructure of the National Domestic Violence Hotline with the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center’s expertise and community connections, as well as the trust of Native advocacy groups. 


For additional resources, visit our FVPSA Domestic Violence Resource Center website