Sex & Healthy Relationships: Helplines

Sex & Healthy Relationships: Helplines

  • Call: 1.866.331.9474

    Text: LOVEIS to 22522

    Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

    Website: http://www.loveisrespect.org/

    Users can call the number above to be connected with an advocate who is trained to offer education, support, and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships, as well as concerned friends, siblings, parents, and teachers. There is also an IM-style live chat feature on the website.

  • Call: 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224

    Text: START to 88788

    Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

    Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

    Users can call the number above to be connected with an advocate who is trained to offer education, support, and advocacy to those involved in abusive relationships, as well as concerned friends, siblings, parents, and teachers. There is also an IM-style live chat feature on the website.

  • Call: 1-800-656-4673

    Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week

    Website: https://www.rainn.org/resources

    When someone calls 1-800-656-HOPE, they are routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of their phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to locate the nearest sexual assault service provider more accurately. The hotline also offers several services to victims of sexual assault.