Resources, verified.
A short list, kept short on purpose. If you are reading this on a device the other person can access, consider using a private browser window and clearing history when you're done.
If you need help right now
911
Immediate danger, in the US.
Call 911 →National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7, confidential. 1-800-799-7233.
Call 1-800-799-7233 →Text START to 88788
Text-based support from the National DV Hotline.
Open SMS →RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7, confidential. 1-800-656-4673.
Call 1-800-656-4673 →Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for crisis counseling.
Open SMS →Information & education
loveisrespect.org
Dating abuse resources for teens and young adults.
Visit →thehotline.org
Safety planning, chat support, and survivor stories.
Visit →rainn.org
Sexual assault information, legal resources, and chat.
Visit →Why Does He Do That? — Lundy Bancroft
Widely recommended reading on the psychology of controlling partners.
Find a copy →Billie & Brenda is an educational publication. Nothing on this site is medical, legal, or psychological advice. If you are in crisis, please contact one of the organizations above or a local emergency service.