Updated October 2022
If you or someone you know has been affected by an abusive relationship, you are not alone.
Support for people who have abusive partners
All of these services offer support for people whether or not they live with their partners, whether it’s a current or past relationship, and for multiple types of abuse, including emotional, financial, verbal, sexual, and physical abuse.
NELCWIT can provide support if you or someone you know is experiencing emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. They have access to interpreters in over 200 languages and Spanish-speaking counselors on staff.
Se habla español. También podemos recibir llamadas en más de 200 idiomas a través de un servicio de interpretación. Todos son bienvenidos.
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Call (413) 772-0806
Counseling and support services also available.
Salasin Project provides support and opportunities to build community connections to survivors of domestic violence and their families. Call 413.774.4307 to speak to an Advocate. Their support is free and confidential. Check out their Facebook page to see their current offerings.
Love is respect (A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline) offers 24/7 information, support, and advocacy to young people between the ages of 13 and 26 who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships. They also provide support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and other service providers through the same free and confidential services via phone, text, and live chat.
- Call 1.866.331.9474
- Chat live now
- Text: LOVEIS to 22522
The Network/La Red. This national leader in lgbtqia+ services and services for people in poly or SM relationships is based in Massachusetts and has a hotline and other resources. Their 24 hour hotline is 617-742-4911 or 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free). They also provide trainings and workshops that are highly recommended by local organizations.
The National Domestic Violence hotline offers support via phone, online chat, or text for people who are currently in an abusive relationship, have been in an abusive relationship in the past, or have a friend, family, or other person in their life who is experiencing abuse.
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
Text “START” to 88788
Start online chat via their website: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/
Helpline for people who abuse or may abuse their intimate partner
Call For Change (formerly 10 to 10) is a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline. Launched in 2021, the Helpline is the first of its kind in the United States, although similar programs exist in other countries. Mental health counselors, school personnel, and others who serve community members are welcome to call and talk through situations with the trained Helpline counselors.
Hours: 10 AM -10 PM, 365 days a year
Call 877-898-3411 or explore their website for more resources and contact options.
Online Resources
How to support others from the National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Safe Passage in Northampton (in addition to services for people experiencing partner abuse) offers training through their Say Something Prevention Lab. This 8-hour interactive training offers opportunities for participants to gain knowledge and practice skills that are effective to prevent and interrupt violence.
One Love is an organization that has online educational resources and also offers workshops on healthy relationships, unhealthy relationships, and partner abuse. They come highly recommended from local schools who have used their services.
Dating Matters is an evidence-based teen dating violence prevention model developed by the CDC to stop teen dating violence before it starts. Dating Matters focuses on teaching 11- to 14- year-olds healthy relationship skills. It includes prevention strategies for individuals, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods. This site has everything you need to implement Dating Matters: trainings, implementation guidance, access to the program materials, and other resources.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center has resources for people of all genders who have experienced sexual abuse and violence, as well as friends and family, advocates, educators, and the media.