If you are experiencing or have experienced intimate partner violence, you are not alone—and support is available.
This page is here to help you find immediate assistance, connect with local programs, and access resources designed to support your safety, healing, and next steps.
Whether you need someone to talk to right now or are exploring your options, you deserve to feel safe, heard, and supported. Below, you’ll find 24/7 hotlines, crisis services, and organizations that can offer confidential help whenever you need it.
Immediate Crisis Support:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
This agency provides free, confidential, 24/7 support, safety planning, crisis intervention, and referrals for anyone affected by domestic violence. You can call 1-800-799-7233, 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) , text “START” to 88788, or live chat by going to the website. You can also create a personalized safety plan here. (See more on that below.)
24/7 Domestic Violence Hotlines & Programs in Maryland
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence offers a list of domestic violence programs in Maryland, by county. Each program is unique and can offer things like a 24/7 hotline, counseling, the ability to speak with an advocate about your safety, resources for safe housing, and may be able to assist you with the court process. Here is the list of programs.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
This line offers immediate, 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress. Call 988 for assistance.
love is respect. (Hotline for Teens)
This organization shares more resources for Teen Dating Violence and healthy relationships, including signs of abuse, how to keep yourself safe, and how to talk to a loved one or friend who is going through it. You can call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat live on the website 24/7.
Resources to Make a Safety Plan on Your Own
A safety plan is a personalized plan designed to help you increase your safety at any stage of your journey. Whether you are experiencing abuse, thinking about leaving, or have already left, it can help you prepare for different situations and identify resources and support. The tools below can help you to plan, or an advocate can help you at one of these agencies.
myPlan
You can download the mobile app or use on a web-browser to create a plan to keep yourself safe, regardless of whether you leave or stay in the abusive relationship. This tool offers built-in tech safety features and is offered in English and Spanish.
The Hotline’s: Create Your Personal Safety Plan
This tool will guide you through questions to help you create a personalized safety plan. You can complete it on your own or with someone you trust, then view, print, or email your plan.
Additional Intimate Partner Violence Resources:
Maryland Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Programs
These programs can offer a 24/7 advocacy-based response to intimate partner violence within some hospitals in Maryland. Each program varies in services offered.
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence This agency is Maryland’s statewide domestic violence coalition. MNADV provides training, advocacy, technical assistance, and resources to strengthen services for survivors and work toward ending intimate partner violence across the state.
FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS: One Love Foundation
One Love Foundation shares resources and education on healthy and unhealthy relationships for teens and young adults, including warning signs of abuse, healthy communication, consent, and how to support a friend or loved one in an unhealthy relationship.
Additional NATIONAL Hotlines and Resources for survivors:
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
This agency provides 24/7 support via phone or live chat for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Live chat or call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
MCASA is Maryland’s statewide sexual assault coalition, providing education, advocacy, training, and resources to support survivors and prevent sexual violence.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
This hotline offers round-the-clock assistance for victims or those seeking help related to human trafficking, via call, text, or live chat. Call 1-888-373-7888 (TYY 711) or Text 233733
Childhelp – National Child Abuse Hotline
This service provides 24/7 support and resources for children experiencing abuse or neglect, accessible by call, text, or live chat. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health National 24/7 Helpline
This 24/7 hotline helps individuals find treatment and resources for substance use or mental health challenges. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Legal Resources:
Learn About Peace & Protective Orders
The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence shares more about peace and protective orders, including eligibility requirements, as well as where and how to file for an order.
Women’s Law Center
This agency provides free legal services, education, and advocacy to help protect the physical safety, economic security, and bodily autonomy of survivors across Maryland, with a strong focus on supporting survivors of intimate partner violence.
Maryland Sexual Assault Legal Institute
This agency offers comprehensive legal services to survivors of sexual violence. You can go to the website or call 877-496-SALI (7254).
Maryland Legal Aid
This agency provides a full range of free civil legal services to financially eligible individuals from 12 office locations.
Tahirih Justice Center
This agency provides free legal services, social support, advocacy, and training to help immigrant survivors of gender-based violence access safety, justice, and their legal rights.
