Women's Health Month
National Resources to Share
These organizations offer completely free, confidential, and 24/7 support. They can assist individuals directly or help loved ones learn how to support them safely.
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1. The National Domestic Violence Hotline
This is the most comprehensive starting point for both physical safety and emotional crisis support. They can immediately connect survivors to local counseling, shelters, and support groups.
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: Text "START" to 88788
Chat Online:
TheHotline.org
2. The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH)
An organization dedicated entirely to the intersection of domestic violence and mental health.
Website:
ncdvtmh.org
3. Love is Respect (For Teens & Young Adults)
Focused on young women and individuals navigating dating abuse. They offer peer advocates who understand the specific mental health struggles of younger survivors.
Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Text: Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Website:
loveisrespect.org
4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If someone is experiencing a severe mental health crisis, overwhelming anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm due to their situation, 988 connects them directly with a trained crisis counselor.
Call or Text: 988 (Available 24/7)
Local & Group-Specific Support
For localized support, local domestic violence shelters almost always host free outpatient support groups and mental health counseling, even for women who do not need to stay at the physical shelter.
Additionally, organizations like Ujima (The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community) and StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) provide excellent, culturally focused trauma support.
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