Someone Hurt or is Hurting Me: Helplines

  • Hotline: (202)-333-7273

    General Information: (202) 232-0789

    Website: https://www.dcrcc.org

    About: The center provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual and group counseling, support groups, and a companion volunteer program to accompany rape victim to police department, hospital, or court.

    Amenities: Emergency, Youth, Adults, Free, Counseling, Support Groups, Companion Volunteer, Community Education

  • Call: 1 (800) 799-7233

    Website: TheHotline.org

    About: They provide confidential and compassionate support, crisis intervention, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

    Amenities: Online Chat, Free, Emergency, Multilingual, Crisis Intervention, Support, Education, Referral Services, Youth, Adults

  • Call: 1 (800) 762-8483

    Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org

    About: StrongHearts Native Helpline is a free, safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

    Amenities: Online Chat, Free, Culturally-appropriate support, Advocacy, Teens, Adults

  • Call: 1 (877) 331-9474

    Website: www.loveisrespect.org/

    About: A 24/7 hotline and online chat specifically designated for teens and young adults experiencing dating violence and their friends and family.

    Amenities: Teens, Young Adults, Free, Confidential, Online Chat

  • Call: 1 (844) 443-5732

    About: If you would like to reach an advocate or to access a medical forensic exam after a sexual assault, call the DC Victim Hotline to speak with an advocate or a forensic nurse 24 hours a day.

    Amenities: Emergency, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Financial, Companion to Medical Center Provided, Free

  • Call: 202-671-SAFE (7233)

    About: This confidential hotline is the gateway to protection and help for child victims and those at risk up to age 18 in the District of Columbia.

    Amenities: Emergency, Youth (up to 18), Confidential

Other Available Resources

Helplines

  • Website: www.loveisrespect.org/

    About: A 24/7 phone hotline and online chat specifically designated for tenns and young adults experiencing dating violence and their friends and family. The services are free and confidential.

    Amenities: Youth, Adults, Free, Confidential

  • Website: http://dcvictim.org

    About: The DC Victim Hotline Online Chat is available 24/7.

    Amenities: Emergency, Youth, Adults, Seniors, Financial, Free, Community Information, Support, Referrals

  • Website: https://ohl.rainn.org/online/

    About: Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, a free, confidential, and anonymous chat service for survivors of sexual violence

    Amenities: Free, Youth, Adults, Confidential

  • Phone: text “HOME” to 741-741

    Hours: 24/7

    Website: www.crisistextline.org/

    About: Text us any time to get connected to a crisis counselor.

    Amenities: Free, Gun Violence, Coronavirus, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicide, Youth, Adults

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