Practical help
Support resources near you
Shelters, legal aid and medical services you can reach today. Choose your region and preferred language to narrow the list. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number first — see crisis support.
Abuse, mental health and domestic violence contacts
Phone and text lines for your region, in the language you choose. Emergency numbers, crisis and mental health lines, and domestic abuse advocates.
Support numbers for Elsewhere / international
Listings show in this language when a translation exists.
- Domestic and sexual abuse services by country.
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- Free, vetted crisis lines in 130+ countries.
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Shelters, legal aid and medical services
Search by region, language and service type.
9 resources for United States.
- Shelter & housingNationwide, 24/7
National Domestic Violence Hotline — shelter referrals
Advocates search local shelter availability with you and help with a safety plan before you travel.
Languages: English, Spanish — Interpretation in 200+ languages on request.
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Shelter & housingUnited States & Canada
DomesticShelters.org directory
Searchable database of verified shelters and outreach programs by ZIP code, with services listed per site.
Languages: English, Spanish
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Legal aidNationwide
Legal Services Corporation — find legal aid
Locator for civil legal aid offices that handle protective orders, custody, housing and benefits at no cost.
Languages: English, Spanish
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Legal aidAll 50 states
WomensLaw.org
Plain-language, state-by-state explanations of restraining orders and custody, plus an email legal helpline.
Languages: English, Spanish
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Medical & healthNationwide
HRSA health center finder
Federally funded clinics offering medical, dental and mental-health care on a sliding scale regardless of insurance.
Languages: English, Spanish
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Medical & healthNationwide, 24/7
RAINN — sexual assault care & exams
Connects you to a local provider for a forensic exam, follow-up medical care and advocacy support.
Languages: English, Spanish
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Shelter & housing190+ countries
NO MORE Global Directory
Domestic and sexual violence services, including shelter, listed by country.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Legal aidGlobal
UN Women — country support services
Country pages linking to national legal aid and gender-based violence response services.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
- Medical & health130+ countries
Find A Helpline
Vetted mental-health and crisis lines in 130+ countries, filtered by topic and contact method.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese
Last checked Sep 9, 2026
Before you call
- Use a device your partner cannot check, and clear the call history if needed.
- Ask what documents to bring — ID, prescriptions, and anything for children.
- Services change. If a number is out of date, the international listings can route you to a current one.
This directory is informational and is not legal or medical guidance.