Resource Center
Curated resources, hotlines, guides, and tools to help survivors, families, educators, and advocates.
Find the Resources You Need
Select a category below to find targeted resources for your specific situation or role.
Crisis Hotlines & Help Lines
24/7 emergency lines for domestic violence, crisis, and mental health support
Domestic Violence Resources
Information, safety planning, and local shelter directories
Educational Materials
Guides, fact sheets, and program information for individuals and educators
Youth & School Resources
Age-appropriate resources on bullying, cyberbullying, and healthy relationships
Mental Health Support
Therapy referrals, support groups, and trauma-informed care resources
Crisis Hotlines & Help Lines
All lines are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not need to be in immediate danger to call.
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All crisis lines operate around the clock
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Covering DV, mental health, LGBTQ+, children, and sexual assault
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All Resources
Every resource and hotline listed is completely free
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Downloadable Resource Guides
Free PDF guides designed to educate, inform, and empower. Coming soon — sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new guides are released.
Safety Planning Workbook
Step-by-step safety planning guide for survivors and their supporters
Recognizing Abuse Fact Sheet
Signs and types of abuse explained in clear, accessible language
Cyber Safety Guide for Teens
Digital privacy, online safety, and responding to cyberbullying
Supporting a Survivor
How to help someone you care about who is experiencing abuse
Healthy Relationships Guide
Communication, consent, and what respect looks like in practice
Children & DV: Parent Guide
Protecting children from exposure to violence and supporting family healing
Find Help Near You
National resources are a starting point — local services often provide the most direct, culturally informed support.
Every community has its own network of shelters, crisis centers, legal aid organizations, and support groups. While national hotlines can connect you to local referrals, the organizations listed here maintain the most comprehensive up-to-date local directories.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or the National DV Hotline first. For non-emergency situations, use the resources below to locate shelters, legal advocates, and community support in your area.
Note: local resource availability varies by region. All services listed are independent organizations — Empowering Saves Lives does not operate shelters.
National Organization Directories
DomesticShelters.org
Find local domestic violence shelters and services
NNEDV.org
National Network to End Domestic Violence — policy and advocacy
thehotline.org
Resources and safety planning from the National DV Hotline
futures.org
Futures Without Violence — prevention programs and training
loveisrespect.org
Teen dating abuse resources and peer support
Mental Health Resources
Trauma affects the mind and body. These organizations offer professional support, therapy referrals, and peer communities for survivors and families.
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Education, advocacy, and support groups for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
Psychology Today
Therapist Finder
Search a nationwide directory of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and support groups in your area.
BetterHelp
Online Therapy (Paid Service)
Accessible online therapy matching survivors with licensed therapists. Financial aid available — note: this is a paid service.
Community Mental Health
Local Mental Health Centers
Most counties offer low-cost or sliding-scale mental health services. Contact your county health department to find local centers.
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