National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call, text START to 88788, or chat, any time, for help with abuse in a relationship.
Official page: thehotline.org
Domestic Violence Safety and Housing Help in Nebraska
Safety and housing help for domestic violence survivors in Nebraska: hotlines, local programs, protection orders, the Address Confidentiality Program and VAWA rights.
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What help can a local program give me?
Nebraska programs offer a 24 hour help line, emergency shelter or motel stays, help with protection orders and court, support groups, and rides. The help is free and private.
Official page: nebraskacoalition.org/find-help
What kinds of protection orders can I get?
There are three: domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual assault protection orders. A domestic abuse order is for family, spouses, exes and people who live or lived together.
Official page: nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/protection-order-information
How do I keep my new address private?
Nebraska's Address Confidentiality Program gives you a substitute address to use with state and local agencies, and forwards your mail for free. You apply in person at a victim assistance center.
Official page: sos.nebraska.gov/node/21
Can I be evicted from public housing because my partner abused me?
No. Under VAWA, you can't be denied, evicted or lose HUD housing help because of violence done to you. You can ask for an emergency transfer for safety.
Official page: hud.gov/VAWA
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Who to call in Nebraska
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
A map to find your local domestic and sexual violence program by county, plus tribal programs.
Official page: nebraskacoalition.org/find-help
Nebraska Address Confidentiality Program (Secretary of State)
A substitute address for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Toll free 866 227 6327.
Official page: sos.nebraska.gov/node/21
Nebraska Judicial Branch, Protection Orders
Court forms for domestic abuse, harassment and sexual assault protection orders.
Official page: nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/protection-order-information
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Free legal help for people who qualify, including domestic violence survivors.
Official page: legalaidofnebraska.org/call-for-help.html
HUD, VAWA Housing Rights
Federal rights for survivors living in or applying for public housing, vouchers and other HUD housing.
Official page: hud.gov/VAWA
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Sources last checked Oct 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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