Help is available right now
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out. Trained advocates are available 24/7.
In immediate danger? Call 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233(1-800-799-SAFE)
24/7 · Free · Confidential · Multilingual
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- Clear your browsing history after each visit
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Resources & Support
If you're unsure where to start, call the National Hotline — they can connect you with local services.
Emergency Help
- •National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- •Text START to 88788
- •Call 911 for immediate danger
- •Local emergency shelters
- •Crisis intervention services
Legal Aid
- •Protective / restraining orders
- •Custody and family law support
- •Immigration legal assistance
- •Pro bono attorney referrals
- •Court advocacy and accompaniment
Housing & Shelter
- •Emergency shelter placement
- •Transitional housing programs
- •Rental and utility assistance
- •Housing search support
- •Safe relocation assistance
Counseling & Support
- •Individual therapy referrals
- •Support groups for survivors
- •Children’s counseling services
- •Trauma-informed care
- •Substance abuse support
Financial Assistance
- •Emergency financial aid
- •Financial literacy workshops
- •Job training and placement
- •Childcare assistance
- •Benefits enrollment help
Safety Planning
- •Personalized safety plans
- •Technology safety guidance
- •Documentation assistance
- •Children’s safety planning
- •Workplace safety strategies
Indiana-Specific Resources
The following organizations serve survivors of domestic violence throughout Indiana.
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
1-800-332-7385Statewide coalition providing resources, training, and advocacy for survivors and service providers.
National DV Hotline — Indiana Referrals
1-800-799-7233Call the national hotline and ask for Indiana-specific shelter and service referrals near you.
Indiana 211
211Free, confidential referrals to local social services including shelter, food, and crisis support.
Indiana Legal Services
1-844-243-8570Free legal assistance for low-income Hoosiers, including protective orders and family law.