If you would like to talk to an advocate, we recommend using our chat feature, or contact us by phone at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).

Advocates are available to help individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing at 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or by chat. We offer the same advocacy through chat services, available 24/7/365 for those affected by domestic abuse.

The Hotline has partnered with the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) to ensure Deaf advocates are available to respond through email and video phone to those callers seeking help.

Website: https://thedeafhotline.org/

Video phone (only for Deaf callers): 1-855-812-1001

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

PO Box 90249

Austin, Texas 78709

Media Contact

Each time a domestic violence story is covered, media has an opportunity to save lives.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a leading resource utilized by media, to provide viewers, listeners and readers with a toll-free number to call from anywhere in the country to access safety from their abusive relationships.

More than just a bridge to safety, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide services in more than 170 languages. Hotline advocates answer questions, provide safety planning and information as well as directly connect callers to domestic violence resources available in their local calling area. All calls to the hotline are confidential and anonymous.

[email protected] | 202-713-5503

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