National Directory of Domestic Violence Awareness, Help & Support Agencies — USA
This directory is designed to help you find domestic violence (DV) awareness organizations, crisis hotlines, shelters, advocacy groups, counseling services, legal assistance, and prevention programs across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
One important distinction: there are thousands of local domestic violence programs in the United States, and agencies open, close, merge, or change their services. Rather than presenting an unverified list as complete, the most useful approach is to build a national directory using established organizations and authoritative state-by-state referral networks.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential domestic violence support in the United States, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org.
1. National help and referral agencies
These organizations are the best starting points for finding help, learning about domestic violence, and connecting with local service providers.
1. National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis support · Safety planning · Referrals
Phone: 800-799-7233 · Text: START to 88788
Website: thehotline.org
Confidential support and connections to local services.
2. National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)
Advocacy · Prevention · State coalition directory
Website: nnedv.org
Its state and territorial coalition directory connects people to organizations coordinating local DV programs.
3. DomesticShelters.org
Shelters · Local programs · Specialized services
Website: domesticshelters.org/help
Search for shelters and programs by city or ZIP code, service type, and language.
4. U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
Official state resources · Victim services · Program referrals
Website: justice.gov/ovw/resources-victims-and-survivors
Provides state and territorial coalition information and links to local victim-service providers.
5. VictimConnect Resource Center
Victim advocacy · Referrals · Support options
Phone: 855-484-2846
Website: victimconnect.org
Helps crime victims explore support services and available resources.
2. State-by-state directory
The most reliable way to cover agencies nationwide is to start with each state’s domestic violence coalition. These organizations can direct people to local shelters, crisis programs, legal advocates, prevention initiatives, and community support agencies. The U.S. Department of Justice also publishes state and territorial resource listings.
Official state coalition directory
Use the links below to reach the statewide organizations. For the most current contact information and local referrals, the complete NNEDV directory and DOJ state resource directory are the primary references.
State and district agencies
Search by state or agency name. Links lead to coalition websites or the state’s victim-services directory.
Alabama — Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Alaska — Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Visit
Arizona — Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Visit
Arkansas — Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
California — California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Visit
Colorado — Violence Free Colorado Visit
Connecticut — Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Delaware — Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Florida — Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence Visit
Georgia — Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Hawaii — Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Idaho — Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Visit
Illinois — Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Indiana — Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Iowa — Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Kansas — Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Visit
Kentucky — ZeroV Visit
Louisiana — Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Maine — Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence Visit
Maryland — Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Visit
Massachusetts — Jane Doe Inc. Visit
Michigan — Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence Visit
Minnesota — Violence Free Minnesota Visit
Mississippi — Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Missouri — Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Visit
Montana — Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Visit
Nebraska — Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Visit
Nevada — Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Visit
New Hampshire — New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Visit
New Jersey — New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence Visit
New Mexico — New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
New York — New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
North Carolina — North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
North Dakota — North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition Visit
Ohio — Ohio Domestic Violence Network Visit
Oklahoma — Oklahoma Attorney General victim services program list Visit
Oregon — Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Visit
Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Rhode Island — Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
South Carolina — South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Visit
South Dakota — South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault Visit
Tennessee — Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence Visit
Texas — Texas Council on Family Violence Visit
Utah — Utah Domestic Violence Coalition Visit
Vermont — Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Visit
Virginia — Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Visit
Washington — Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
West Virginia — West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
Wisconsin — End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Visit
Wyoming — Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Visit
District of Columbia — DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Visit
The coalition names and links are based on NNEDV’s published directory. Confirm current details through the official directory before relying on a contact.
NNEDV — Visit
Additional U.S. territories
- Puerto Rico — Coordinadora Paz para las Mujeres
- U.S. Virgin Islands — Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Council
- American Samoa — Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
- Guam — Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence
- Northern Mariana Islands — coalition information
3. Specialized help and support
| Need | Organization | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Teen dating abuse | love is respect | 866-331-9474 |
| Native and Indigenous survivors | StrongHearts Native Helpline | 844-762-8483 |
| Sexual assault support | RAINN | 800-656-4673 |
| Legal information for survivors | WomensLaw | Online legal information |
| Digital privacy and technology safety | Safety Net Project | Online safety resources |
| General crime-victim referrals | VictimConnect | 855-484-2846 |
These services complement local DV agencies; some focus on specific communities or forms of abuse.
Resources for Victims and Survivors Visit
4. What a complete national directory should contain
The state list above is a starting directory of statewide coordinating agencies, not an exhaustive listing of every local nonprofit or shelter. A genuinely comprehensive working directory should also include:
- Local shelters and emergency housing programs
- 24-hour crisis lines and mobile advocacy
- Legal aid, protection-order assistance, and court advocates
- Counseling, trauma recovery, and support groups
- Prevention education, awareness campaigns, and community outreach
- Services for men, LGBTQ+ survivors, people with disabilities, immigrants, and older adults
- Tribal and culturally specific programs
- Transitional housing, financial assistance, and children’s services
- Agency address, phone, website, counties served, eligibility, languages, and verification date
For the largest searchable collection of local programs, begin with DomesticShelters.org and cross-check referrals with the Department of Justice’s state and territorial listings.