You Are Not Alone
If you are experiencing abuse, considering leaving an unsafe situation, or concerned for someone else, reach out. Trained, confidential help is available — at any hour, on any day.
If you need help now
These national services are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. You can call for yourself or for someone you care about.
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1-800-799-7233
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support, safety planning, and resources for anyone affected by domestic violence. Text “START” to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org.
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1-800-656-4673
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence, connecting you with trained staff at a local sexual assault service provider. Chat also available at rainn.org.
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Call or text 988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress — call or text.
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Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line
Text with a trained crisis counselor if you would rather not speak on the phone.
If you are experiencing abuse, considering leaving an unsafe situation, or concerned for someone else, you can also reach out to a trained professional, local shelter, law-enforcement agency, healthcare provider, or trusted advocate. Do not rely on website information alone in an emergency.
Your Safety Comes First
If you believe someone may be monitoring your phone, computer, email, or online activity, use a safer device whenever possible. Consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, advocate, or local agency from a secure location.
The Quick Exit button at the top of every page leaves this website immediately and takes you to a neutral weather page. Remember that clearing your browser history is also worth considering if you share a device.
Safety planning. A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that helps you stay safer while living with, planning to leave, or after leaving an abusive situation. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can help you build one — you do not have to figure it out alone.
Talk With Journey of Hope
If you are seeking support, resources, or simply a next step, we would be honored to connect with you. Please do not include sensitive details in the contact form if you are concerned about your privacy or safety — a first name and a way to reach you is enough.
We are a small organization, so we may not be able to respond immediately. If you need help right away, please use the 24/7 services above.
A note about what we are. Journey of Hope provides support groups, education, life-skills development, and connections to care. We are not an emergency crisis center, shelter, or licensed counseling service, and this website is not a substitute for emergency services, medical care, mental-health treatment, legal advice, or licensed counseling. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.