Get help for domestic violence
Did you know that nearly one-third of American women will be abused by an intimate partner during their lifetime? Or that domestic violence is the leading cause of female homicides and injury-related deaths during pregnancy? Are you, or is someone you know, a victim of domestic violence?
Besides physical harm, domestic violence is connected to risk factors for chronic health problems. Women with a history of abuseas well as children raised in violent homesare more likely to experience a wide array of physical and mental health problems, ranging from stomach trouble, smoking, substance abuse and obesity to serious depression.
If you feel like you are a victim of domestic abuse, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. All calls are free and confidential.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY for the Deaf)
Help is available in English, Spanish and many other languages.
For more information about domestic violence, visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline.