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Whom can I talk to about an abusive relationship?
Advocates with the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hotline provides crisis intervention, safety planning, information, and referrals. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the Hotline at 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat online.
Additionally, if you are a teen in an abusive relationship, please call the Loveisrespect.org Helpline at 866-331-9474 or 866-787-3224 (TTY), text "LOVEIS" to 22522, or live chat.