Domestic Violence Resources

If you or your children are suffering from abuse at the hands of your spouse or partner, we’re here to help. Use this page to find domestic violence resources, articles, centers, shelters, and other tools to help guide you through your situation.

Domestic violence can include, but is not limited to:

• Physical contact like hitting, kicking, slapping, or any other kind of physical force.
• Threatening language, such as saying they want to hurt you, your children, or someone else you care about.
• Rape, forced sex, or guilting you into sexual contact you do not wish to engage in.
• Insults and other demeaning behavior.
• Stalking, controlling behavior, or obsessively checking up on you when you are not around.

If you are currently in danger or experiencing any of the above behaviors from your spouse, please call the police. By reporting instances of domestic violence, you strengthen your case against your abuser and make it easier to get the help you deserve.

Below, please find various domestic violence resources that will help you keep you and your children safe.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 Hotline, largest domestic violence call line in the nation

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

1-800-787-3224 (TDD)

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

24/7 Hotline, for anyone who is a victim of sexual violence

1-800-656-HOPE

Compass Center for Women and Families

24/7 Hotline, local to North Carolina

919-929-7122

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

24/7 Hotline, for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts

1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

National Center for Victims of Crime 

For those working through the trauma of being a victim in a crime

202-467-8700

National Human Trafficking Resource Center/Polaris Project 

For those suffering from human trafficking or know someone affected by it

Call: 1-888-373-7888

Text: HELP to BeFree (233733)

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights 

For non-citizens of the US currently residing in the states

510-465-1984

Compass Center for Women and Families

210 Henderson St

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

919-968-4610

InterAct Family Safe and Empowerment Center

1012 Oberlin Road

Raleigh, NC 27605

919-828-7501

NCCADV

3710 University Drive, Suite 140

Durham, NC 27707

919-956-9124

Kiran

1012 Oberlin Rd

Raleigh, NC, 27605

1-877-625-4726

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• Domestic Violence in NC: An Action Plan for Caring Professionals

NC SAVAN

1-877-NC SAVAN

Created by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This service allows anyone to know the status of an offender at any time of day. In addition, users can also sign up for offender notifications and find victim assistance resources.

VINE

The national extension of the NC SAVAN service. This site lets you view all of NC SAVAN’s notification info online, as well as learn more about resources in your area regarding domestic violence, assault, and sexual abuse.

NC Address Confidentiality Program

(919) 716-6785

Created by the North Carolina Department of Justice. The Address Confidentiality Program is designed to help victims keep their new address hidden from abusers so they cannot find them. Nearly 1,000 people currently take part in the program and it’s free to sign up. Intended for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and other related crimes.