Hotlines provide support to those impacted by sexual and domestic violence, serve as a catalyst for connecting various parts of the service network, and provide the link needed for comprehensive and easily accessible support to individuals and families in the geographical area callers identify. The Department of Public Health funds the following statewide and specialized sexual and domestic violence hotlines to support survivors, their families, and the community.
24/7 hotlines:
SafeLink support hotline
This hotline (877) 785-2020 or 711 connects survivors to local support based on their needs. Video relay service available.
Deaf survivors support hotline
For Deaf & HoH, call Pathways for Change’s Deaf Survivors Program (DSP) at (508) 502-7681. 24/7 hearing hotline at 800-870-5905.
Llamanos (Español)
For Latinx survivors and those affected by sexual assault and abuse, call YWCA of Western at (800) 223-5001 (Spanish) for support.
Other support hotlines:
Partner abuse prevention
For individuals concerned that they may be abusive or controlling with their intimate partners. Anyone who wants to help someone stop harming their partner is also encouraged to call.
- Hosted by Call For A Change
- (877) 898-3411 (10 am to 10 pm)
Incarcerated survivor
For survivors who are incarcerated to get emotional support and information about making Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) report.
- Hosted by Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
- 1-800-841-8371 (9 am - 9 pm)
Rape crisis support*
Rape Crisis Centers create a network of hotlines across the state and offer free services for adolescent and adult sexual assault survivors.
Find a rape crisis services provider near you.