Helpful Community Resources

“Why do I love my abuser?”
“Why do I love my abuser?”
Childhood trauma is NO excuse for abusive behavior
Childhood trauma is NO excuse for abusive behavior

A support system can help parents, guardians and anyone working with youth maintain open and meaningful communication on healthy, loving relationships. Below are some helpful community resources you can use.

Community resources for parents and caregivers

 

love is respect

Call: 1-866-331-9474

Chat with an advocate by visiting loveisrespect.org

Text: “LOVEIS” to 22522

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call: 1-800-799-7233

Chat with an advocate by visiting thehotline.org

Text: “START” to 88788

National Parent Helpline
(Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 7 PM PST)

Call: 1-855-427-2736

Visit their website at nationalparentyouthhelpline.org

Email a form to staff

A Call to Men

Visit their website at acalltomen.org

 

Helpful resources for teens and young adults

 

Crisis Text Line

Text: “HOME” to 741741

Send a What’s App message.

Chat with an advocate.

The Trevor Project

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Chat: Support Homepage

Text: “START” to 678678

National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence

Learn more by visiting their website at lgbtqipvinstitute.org