In an emergency, call 911.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline gives free, private support to people who are being hurt by a partner and to people who want to help them.
- Abuse and Neglect
- 24/7
- Crisis line
- Español
How to reach them
- Phone Call: (800)799-7233
- Phone Text: 88788 (text START)
- Phone Deaf video phone: (855)812-1001
- Website thehotline.org
- Also Español: espanol.thehotline.org
Who it’s for
- Anyone in the U.S. can contact
- Open to people experiencing abuse and to friends and family who are worried
How they can help
- Talk with a trained advocate by phone, chat, or text
- Help planning for safety
- Referrals to local help
- Open all day and night
How to get started
Call, text START to 88788, or use the chat on the website. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
- Cost
- Free
- Also in
- Spanish
Details from the county resource guide
- 24/7 access to advocates
- Call, online chat, and text options available
Information from National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.