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National Domestic Violence Hotline

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The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non-profit organization established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Crisis line options

  • Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
  • Textline: Text LOVEIS to 1.800.787.3224
  • Online Chat: Available from the home page

The organization also offers an interactive safety plan that develops a set of actions that can help lower your risk of being hurt by your partner or family member. It includes information specific to you and your life that will increase your safety at school, home, and other places that you go on a daily basis.

  • At the end of the process, you will have a printable version of your personalized safety plan that you can reference whenever you need it. You can read it online, print it immediately, or have a link sent to your email. The link will be active for 24 hours; after that, your information will be deleted from the website.

The organization provides information for those wanting to support victims on the Support Others page. This page provides information on how to start a conversation about concerns of someone being in an abusive relationship, how someone can help a victim, and why people stay.

More information and resources can be found on National Domestic Violence Hotline.

1 in 6

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1in6 is an organization that focuses their advocacy efforts towards men who’ve experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences.

24/7 chatline for men who’ve experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse: National Helpline

1in6 hosts a daily online support group. The schedule and sign up can be found here: Weekly Online Support Group for Male Survivors

Fellow survivor stories can be found here: Male Survivor Stories

Sexual Abuse & Assault of Boys & Men | Confidential Support for Men

The Trevor Project

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The Trevor Project is a nation-wide organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention specific to the LGBTQIA+ community under 25.

The Trevor Project offers a support center that includes resources discussing different identities in the community, as well as questions specific to those identities. Resources can be found here: Trevor Support Center

Hotline: 1.866.488.7386

Textline: Text START to 678.678

Chat: Confidential online instant messaging

VictimConnect Resource Center

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VictimConnect offers a referral helpline where victims of crimes can receive information about their rights and options through confidential and compassionate services.

VictimConnect can offer financial assistance to victims of crimes. The compensation only pays for what insurance won’t or another type of payment is available. The compensation can cover medical or dental costs, counseling, lost wages, funeral or burial expenses in cases of homicide. In order to be eligible for compensation, a victim must have:

  • Reported the crime to police within a certain amount of time from the crime
  • Cooperated in the investigation and prosecution of the case (some exceptions are made for sexual or domestic violence cases)
  • Filed a compensation claim within a certain amount of time.

Hotline: 855.4.VICTIM (8.55.484.2846)

Online Chat: Chat Online

MCEDSV

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Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV) is a statewide organization to develop and promote efforts to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Michigan.

MCEDSV offers a database of providers divided by county and/or type of service. Individuals are able to find domestic violence educational resources, domestic violence services, or sexual assault services. Provider Directory

Website: Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Hotline chat: https://mcedsv.org/hotline/hotline-chat/

Hotline: 866.238.1454

One Love

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One Love is a foundation that aims to bring awareness to domestic and dating violence, and prevent this violence.

One Love provides several different 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year resources. They provide access and advice from a peer advocate for individuals who are experiencing unhealthy or abusive behaviors.

Text Message: A Peer Advocate can be reached by texting “loveis” to 1.866.331.9474.

Live chat: A peer advocate can be reached on Loveisrespect.org.

Voice call: Call 1.866.331.9474 to reach a peer advocate. They will first ask about your current safety, then provide information and support.

Further information on One Love can be found here: One Love