National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free and confidential, 24 hours. Call, text START to 88788, or chat. Spanish available.
Official page: thehotline.org
Domestic Violence Safety and Housing Help in North Dakota
Where to get safe help in North Dakota if someone is hurting you at home: national hotlines, local crisis centers, the state coalition directory, legal aid and phone safety.
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Who can I call any time?
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day. Call 800 799 7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. Spanish is available at espanol.thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Official page: thehotline.org
How do I find a local crisis center in North Dakota?
The North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition lists 18 advocacy centers on its find help page. Examples with crisis lines: Bismarck, Abused Adult Resource Center, 866 341 7009. Dickinson, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, 888 225 4506. Williston, Family Crisis Shelter, 701 770 5180. Bottineau, Family Crisis Center, 800 398 1098.
Official page: nddsvc.org/find-help
Are there other hotlines?
Yes. The state lists the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800 656 4673, LoveisRespect for dating violence at 866 331 9474, and the Strong Hearts Native Helpline at 844 762 8483. The state page also notes First Nations Women's Alliance for tribal communities.
Official page: hhs.nd.gov/domestic-violence/help
Can I get help with a safe place to stay?
In Bismarck, the Abused Adult Resource Center has 24 hour access for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Office 701 222 8370, crisis line 866 341 7009. Other centers on the coalition list may have shelter, so call the crisis line for your area and ask. You can also dial 211.
Official page: burleigh.gov/media/bbmpdh1w/2023-homeless-access-points-in-bismarck-mandan.pdf
Can I get free legal help?
Legal Services of North Dakota gives free civil legal help to people who meet income rules. Under 60, call 800 634 5263. Age 60 or older, call 866 621 9886. Phone hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm Central.
Official page: lsnd.org
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Who to call in North Dakota
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.
North Dakota Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition
Directory of local crisis centers with crisis lines. Use a safer device if someone may check your phone or computer.
Official page: nddsvc.org/find-help
Abused Adult Resource Center
24 hour access for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Crisis line 866 341 7009.
Official page: nddsvc.org/find-help
Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center
Crisis line 888 225 4506 on the coalition directory.
Official page: nddsvc.org/find-help
Family Crisis Shelter
Crisis line 701 770 5180 on the coalition directory.
Official page: nddsvc.org/find-help
Strong Hearts Native Helpline
Help for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, listed on the state page.
Official page: hhs.nd.gov/domestic-violence/help
Legal Services of North Dakota
Free civil legal help if you meet income rules. Under 60 call 800 634 5263.
Official page: lsnd.org
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Sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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