National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free and private help with a live advocate by call, chat or text. Call 800 799 7233 or text START to 88788.
Official page: thehotline.org
No cost Domestic Violence Help in West Virginia: Hotlines, Legal Help and Safe Housing
Free and private help in West Virginia if someone is hurting you: the national hotline, local licensed programs, YWCA Resolve, legal help and safety planning.
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Who can I call for help right now?
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 799 7233, or text START to 88788. In an emergency, call 911.
Official page: thehotline.org
How do I reach a local program in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence says to contact your local licensed program directly, because going through the Coalition can delay help. Pick your county on its Contact page. Local programs offer advocacy, shelter, safety planning and support.
Official page: wvcadv.org/contact-2-2
Is there help in the Charleston area?
YWCA Resolve serves Kanawha, Clay and Boone counties with a 24 hour shelter and hotline. Call 304 340 3549 or toll free 800 681 8663.
Official page: ywcacharleston.org/resolve
Is there a hotline in the Huntington area?
Huntington City Mission lists a Branches Domestic Violence Shelter hotline at 304 529 2382, available 24 hours a day.
Official page: hcmwv.org/emergency-shelter
Can I get a free lawyer?
Advocates at local programs can help you get free or reduced cost legal help, apply for protective orders, and look for housing or work. Legal Aid of West Virginia also takes domestic violence cases. Call 866 255 4370.
Official page: wvcadv.org/legal-services
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Who to call in West Virginia
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.
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Find the licensed program in your county. Includes safety planning and legal help information.
Official page: wvcadv.org/contact-2-2
YWCA Charleston, Resolve Family Abuse Program
24 hour shelter, hotline, court advocacy and counseling for Kanawha, Clay and Boone counties.
Official page: ywcacharleston.org/resolve
Branches Domestic Violence Shelter
Shelter hotline, 24 hours a day, listed by Huntington City Mission.
Official page: hcmwv.org/emergency-shelter
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Free civil legal help for victims of domestic violence and people with low income, including protective orders.
Official page: legalaidwv.org/get-help/eligibility
WVCADV, Safety Planning
Tips for leaving safely and digital safety, plus the sexual assault hotline, 800 656 4673.
Official page: wvcadv.org/safety-planning
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