Help Hotlines

How Do I Contact Someone for Help? 

If your DC Courts Domestic Violence Victim Advocate is not available or if you wish to receive additional information or support, you can contact one or more of the following organizations. These hotlines can help you to assess your options and get a supportive understanding ear. 

Hotlines and General Information 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
• C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 202-299-1181
• My Sister's Place: 202-529-5991
• House of Ruth: 202-667-7001
• Suicide Hotline: 888-793-4357
• Safe Place (Sasha Bruce Youthwork): 202-547-7777 

Support and Counseling Services: 

• House of Ruth: 202-667-7001
• My Sister's Place: 202-529-5991
• Family Matters of Greater Washington: 202-289-1510
• Rape Crisis Center: 202-333-7273
• Hermanas Unidas (Ayuda): 202-387-4848
• Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project: 202-464-4477
• The Korean Community Services Center: 703-354-6345
• Whitman Walker Clinic Support and Anger Management Groups: 202-745-7000