National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 1 All day
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Domestic Safety & Support Resources
Confidential support, emergency hotline access, shelter location tools, and relationship safety assessment.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential, available 24/7 in 200+ languages.
DomesticShelters.org National Directory
Search over 3,300 verified domestic violence programs and shelters across the US and Canada.
Search DomesticShelters.org Directory →StrongHearts Native Helpline
Confidential, culturally centered support for American Indians and Alaska Natives affected by domestic violence.
Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)Love is Respect (Youth & Teen Support)
Dedicated helpline for teens, young adults, and concerned friends/family.
Text LOVEIS to 22522Answer these 5 confidential questions to help assess whether your relationship exhibits healthy patterns or warning signs of abuse or control.
Resources
NAMI HelpLines for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
NAMI National HelpLine Resource Directory (PDF)
