Call or Text 911 in an Emergency
24-hour hotlines are important resources for victims and survivors of dating/domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and/or trafficking, and those who care about them. However, in an emergency or when someone is in imminent danger, it's important to call or text 911.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 | Chat with Lifeline
- For deaf and hard of hearing:
- TTY: Use preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
- Chat with Lifeline
- For deaf and hard of hearing:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 | TTY: 800-787-3224
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 | TTY: 711
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 866-331-9474 | Live Chat | Text (text "LOVEIS" to 22522 - messaging rates may apply)
- Safe Helpline • Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community: 877-995-5247
- The Trevor Project Helpline • Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth (ages 13-24): 866-488-7386
Services available through local agencies generally include: 24-hour hotlines; services for women, men and individuals who identify elsewhere on the gender spectrum; children's services; LGBT-sensitive care; information and referrals; accompaniment and support for forensic exams and law enforcement and criminal justice interviews; legal services; short-term and long-term counseling; support groups; emergency shelter or shelter referrals; and other advocacy services. Contact an agency of interest for specific service details.
Additional hotlines and centers can be found through the national hotlines listed above and ValorUS (formerly California Coalition Against Sexual Assault) Agency Directory.
Los Angeles County
- Center for the Pacific Asian Family: 800-339-3940
- East Los Angeles Women's Center: 800-585-6231
- Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-978-3600
- Peace Over Violence: 213-626-3393, 626-793-3385
- Sojourn: 310-264-6644
- YWCA of Glendale: 888-999-7511
Orange County
- Waymakers: 714-957-2737 | 949-831-9110
Riverside County
- Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center: 951-686-7273
Ventura County
- Coalition for Family Harmony: 800-300-2181
- Child Abuse Reporting: Listing of county Child Protective Services hotlines for reporting child abuse and neglect.
- Adult Protective Services: County directory for reporting issues related to elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18-64 who are disabled) when they are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Listing of county mental health department 24-hour hotlines for local residents seeking assistance in a crisis and desiring to access local mental health programs.
- Safely Surrendered Baby: Contact numbers for designated county safe surrender sites.
Note: Resources accessed through this link may not have 24-hour availability.
Note: Resources accessed through these links may not have 24-hour availability.
State of California
- Local and Online Help (Victim Compensation and Government Board)
- Victims of Crime Resource Center (University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law)
National
- Helplines for Crime Victims (U.S. Department of Justice)
Local Domestic Violence Resources
Campus Options for Victims and Survivors
- View reporting options at Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Title IX
- View additional rights and options at Rights and Options for Victims of Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking
- File a complaint at Title IX/DHR Online Reporting Form
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