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Get help

Need to talk to someone? Get advice and information 24/7/365 from our trusted partners. They can help if you are experiencing or exhibiting unhealthy or abusive behavior, or need advice for someone in your life.

Text message

Get in touch with a peer advocate by texting “loveis” to 1-866-331-9474*. You will receive an immediate response from a peer advocate who will help you find solutions to your situation.

Live chat

If you don’t want to talk an advocate on the phone, Loveisrespect.org offers a live and confidential chat service specifically for young adults.

Voice call

When you call 1-866-331-9474, a peer advocate will first ask if you are in a safe place to talk. Once you are, they will ask you to explain your situation and provide support and education.

Call the Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233, provides expert support for anyone experiencing unhealthy or abusive behavior or seeking information on aspects of their relationship.

Help a friend in an unhealthy relationship

If you think that a friend is in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, our recommended conversation starters will help you talk to them about it.

Help a friend who is exhibiting unhealthy behavior

If you think that a friend is exhibiting abusive or unhealthy behaviors, it can be hard to start a conversation about it. Our tips and advice make it easier.

The myPlan app is designed to help women and their friends determine if a relationship is unsafe. It was created in conjunction with researchers at Johns Hopkins University using 20 years of research with female-identifed survivors of relationship abuse.

Everyone deserves to be safe in their intimate relationship, and every situation is unique. myPlan can help you identify, navigate and provides resources for a range of relationship abuse concerns.

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