Domestic Violence in Massachusetts

Domestic Violence

• Jane Doe Inc. (MA Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence)

  Statewide

  Statewide coalition with a directory of local domestic-violence and sexual-assault programs. The number is the SafeLink 24/7 hotline; JDI office (617) 248-0922.

  • (877) 785-2020
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• SafeLink domestic violence hotline

  Statewide

  Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 domestic violence hotline, run by Casa Myrna.

  • (877) 785-2020
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• love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

  Nationwide

  Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • (866) 331-9474
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• National Domestic Violence Hotline

  Nationwide

  Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • (800) 799-7233
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• StrongHearts Native Helpline

  Nationwide

  Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • (844) 762-8483
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• The Deaf Hotline

  Nationwide

  24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

  • (855) 812-1001
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