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If you are in danger right now, contact a crisis line immediately. Financial planning comes later. Your safety comes first.
🚨 Emergency — If you are in immediate danger
Call emergency services or a crisis hotline right now. You don't need to have a plan yet.
US: 911
1-800-799-7233
Text START to 88788 · Chat at thehotline.org · Available 24/7
Crisis lines by region
United States
- National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- RAINN: 1-800-656-4673
- Loveisrespect (teens): 1-866-331-9474
United Kingdom
- National DV Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Women's Aid: womensaid.org.uk
- Refuge: 0808 2000 247
- Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
Canada
- ShelterSafe: sheltersafe.ca
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1-866-863-0511
- Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566
Australia
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Safe Steps (VIC): 1800 015 188
- DV Connect (QLD): 1800 811 811
International
- UN Women: unwomen.org
- Global DV Directory: hotpeachpages.net
- UNHCR Refugee Protection: unhcr.org/emergency
- Chayn (online safety): chayn.co
Technology Safety
- Safety Net Project: techsafety.org
- Coalition Against Stalkerware: stopstalkerware.org
- Specialists in stalkerware, device safety & digital privacy
Emergency financial assistance
The following types of organizations may be able to provide emergency funds — including ZEC for survivors who need a private financial starting point. Contact your local DV organization to see what's available in your area.
Emergency ZEC for Survivors
Some partner shelters and NGOs maintain ZEC emergency funds for survivors who have completed the wallet setup (Module 4). Ask your shelter advocate to connect you.
Find an advocate →Emergency Cash Assistance
Many DV shelters have emergency funds for immediate needs — transport, accommodation, food. You don't need to have left already to ask for planning help.
Housing resources →Free Legal Help
Protective orders, custody, divorce — DV legal advocates can often help at no cost. You don't need to be in a shelter to access legal help.
WomensLaw.org →
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