Resources

National:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

• 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• A toll-free, confidential, and anonymous hotline, providing crisis intervention, information, and referrals to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends, and families.

The National Dating Abuse Helpline

• 1-866-331-9474
• A national, 24-hour resource specifically designed for teens and young adults

Love is Respect

• http://www.loveisrespect.org/get-help/contact-us/chat-with-us
• Connect with a peer advocate using live chat.

Local to UNC Charlotte:

Mecklenberg County Women’s Commission

• Teen Dating Violence Program
  • 704-336-3210
  • Provides resources and information specifically for teens who have experiences with domestic violence.
• HERO Program (Help, Encouragement and Recognition of Observers of Domestic Violence)
  • 704-336-3210
  • A program that provides small group or individual counseling for children and teens who have witnessed domestic violence.