Domestic Violence Hotlines
Whether you or someone you know is facing Domestic Violence (DV), the agencies listed below offer immediate support — free of charge. The following links offer resources related to various aspects of Domestic Violence.
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (The Partnership)
| (916) 444-7163
| The Partnership is California’s recognized domestic violence coalition. The linked resource serves as a useful tool to find domestic violence organizations in your community. Listings contain hotline numbers and websites (where available).[1]
| Intimate Partner Violence
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
| 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
| The hotline services victims of domestic violence. It provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals. These resources support survivors, people who cause harm, and their friends and family seeking information or guidance. The hotline is a resource for domestic violence advocates, government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the public. The hotline is free, confidential, and anonymous.[2]
| Intimate Partner Violence
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National Human Trafficking Hotline
| 1-888-373-7888
| This is a confidential hotline for victims, survivors, and those who have witnessed human trafficking. Human trafficking occurs when a person is compelled to work or engage in commercial sex through force, fraud, and coercion.[3] The hotline is available 24/7. Users can get help by phone, text, or live chat. Help is available in English or Spanish.
| Trafficking
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National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
| 1-866-331-9474
| This is a national helpline for teens and young adults. These trained advocates offer support, information, and advocacy to those who are in dating abuse relationships. The helpline also offers services to concerned friends, parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.[4] The helpline is available 24/7. Users can access the helpline by phone, text, or live chat. It offers real-time, one-on-one support from peer advocates.
| Intimate Partner Violence |
Please visit the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB), Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program for education, resources, and hotline information for the public, including victims of sexual assault.
References
[1] Find Help - California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. (2025, October 23). California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. https://www.cpedv.org/find-help/
[2] National Domestic Violence Hotline. (2025). The National Domestic Violence Hotline. The National Domestic Violence Hotline. https://www.thehotline.org/
[3] National Human Trafficking Hotline. (2024). Home | National Human Trafficking Hotline. Humantraffickinghotline.org. https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
[4] Love is Respect. (2018, September 10). loveisrespect.org. Loveisrespect.org. https://www.loveisrespect.org/