National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential support, safety planning, and referrals for people affected by domestic violence.
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or use online chat.
thehotline.org (opens in a new tab)Survivor and Community Resources
Finding the right help can be difficult, especially when legal, safety, financial, and emotional concerns overlap. The organizations below may provide crisis support, domestic violence advocacy, legal help, culturally responsive services, basic-needs assistance, education, or referrals. Please contact each organization directly to confirm its current services, eligibility requirements, service area, and availability.
VSHF provides these links for general informational purposes. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or formal partnership. Eligibility, availability, costs, service areas, and acceptance are determined by each organization.
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Crisis and Safety Support
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Culturally responsive support and advocacy for Native American and Alaska Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483), or use online chat.
strongheartshelpline.org (opens in a new tab)love is respect
Confidential support and information for teens and young adults experiencing dating abuse or unhealthy relationships.
Call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or use online chat.
loveisrespect.org (opens in a new tab)National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential, 24-hour support in American Sign Language for Deaf and hard-of-hearing survivors.
Video phone: 1-855-812-1001.
thedeafhotline.org (opens in a new tab)988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Confidential crisis support for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.
Call or text 988, or use online chat.
988lifeline.org (opens in a new tab)RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support and information for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones.
Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), text HOPE to 64673, or use online chat.
rainn.org (opens in a new tab)Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Professional crisis counselors provide information, support, and referrals concerning child abuse and neglect.
Call or text 1-800-422-4453. Text GO to connect with a counselor.
childhelphotline.org (opens in a new tab)National Human Trafficking Hotline
Confidential assistance, safety planning, referrals, and reporting options concerning potential human trafficking.
Call 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.
humantraffickinghotline.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Statewide Resources
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
Connects callers with trained advocates and Florida’s network of certified domestic violence centers.
Call 1-800-500-1119.
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Accepts reports of known or suspected child abuse, neglect, or abandonment and abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Call 1-800-962-2873. Call 911 first when someone is in immediate danger.
Florida Abuse Hotline (opens in a new tab)Florida Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
Provides legal information and assistance for eligible survivors of domestic violence with Florida legal issues.
Call (850) 385-0611 or call 1-800-500-1119 and select option 3.
Florida domestic violence legal assistance (opens in a new tab)Injunction for Protection Legal Assistance
Eligible survivors may be referred for legal assistance with injunctions for protection through Florida’s certified domestic violence centers and participating legal providers.
Begin by contacting a local certified domestic violence center or the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119.
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Harbor House of Central Florida
Provides emergency shelter, a confidential crisis hotline, legal advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and other services for survivors of domestic violence.
24-hour confidential hotline: (407) 886-2856.
harborhousefl.com (opens in a new tab)SafeHouse of Seminole
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and other services for people affected by domestic violence.
24-hour hotline: (407) 330-3933.
safehouseofseminole.org (opens in a new tab)Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties
Provides domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy, shelter, counseling, safety planning, and related survivor services.
Domestic violence helpline: (352) 753-5800. Sexual assault helpline: (352) 787-1379.
havenlakesumter.org (opens in a new tab)The Beacon Center
Provides shelter, advocacy, counseling, safety planning, and other services for survivors of domestic violence.
24-hour hotline: (386) 255-2102.
dacvolusia.org (opens in a new tab)The Spring of Tampa Bay
Provides domestic violence shelter, advocacy, safety planning, counseling, and legal services for eligible survivors.
24-hour hotline: (813) 247-SAFE (7233).
thespring.org (opens in a new tab)Sunrise of Pasco County
Provides free and confidential domestic violence and sexual violence services, including legal advocacy and assistance related to injunctions for protection.
24-hour hotline: (352) 521-3120. Toll-free: 1-888-668-7273.
sunrisepasco.org (opens in a new tab)Heart of Florida United Way 211
Connects Central Florida residents with food, housing, health, family support, and other community resources.
Dial 211, text your ZIP code to 898211, or use online chat. Available free 24 hours a day.
hfuw.org (opens in a new tab)The Salvation Army Lake and Sumter
Provides community assistance through its Leesburg location and Sumter Service Center. Available programs vary by location.
Leesburg: (352) 365-0079. Bushnell: (352) 568-2284.
salvationarmyflorida.org (opens in a new tab)Help Now of Osceola
Provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, safety planning, court advocacy, counseling, and other services for survivors of domestic violence.
24-hour hotline: (407) 847-8562.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Serene Harbor
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, safety planning, transportation and relocation assistance, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
24-hour call, text, and TTY line: (321) 726-8282.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)CASA Marion
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, safety planning, counseling, and legal-support services for survivors of domestic violence.
24-hour hotline: (352) 722-CASA (2272).
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Citrus Abuse Shelter Association
Provides free shelter, safety planning, intervention, advocacy, and education for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
24-hour hotline: (352) 344-8111.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)CASA Pinellas
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, housing support, legal assistance, and other services for survivors of domestic violence.
24-hour hotline: (727) 895-4912.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Culturally Specific and Community Support
These organizations may provide culturally responsive support, counseling, basic-needs assistance, health services, or referrals. They are included because survivors may need more than one kind of support, but not every organization in this section is a certified domestic violence center, emergency shelter, or crisis hotline.
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Offers community-stabilization services that may include emergency financial assistance, food, behavioral health care, healthcare, and support for immigrants and refugees. Its immigration program also provides low-cost legal services, including assistance in some matters involving survivors of abuse.
Main and financial-assistance line: (407) 658-1818. This organization is not a domestic violence shelter or crisis hotline.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Muslim Women’s Organization of Orlando
Provides culturally responsive community support and maintains a resource directory for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse, including legal, shelter, and crisis referrals.
Call (407) 821-0770. This organization is not an emergency domestic violence shelter.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Nuevo Sendero
Provides culturally responsive support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including counseling, support groups, education, self-sufficiency assistance, housing and relocation referrals, court accompaniment, and help seeking protection orders.
Call (407) 332-6200. Services and eligibility should be confirmed directly with the organization.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Stand Up Survivor
A survivor-led nonprofit that educates, equips, and empowers people affected by domestic violence through outreach, education, community support, and survivor-centered programming.
Call or text (321) 754-6931. This organization is not an emergency shelter or crisis hotline.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Shakthi US
Provides culturally sensitive support and practical assistance for survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, with a particular focus on South Asian communities.
Helpline: (727) 619-4179. Services may include referrals, self-sufficiency support, and transportation-related assistance.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Provides free and confidential crisis intervention, therapy, advocacy, and support for survivors of sexual assault, violent crime, and other traumatic circumstances.
24-hour helpline: (407) 500-HEAL. This is the certified rape crisis center serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Zebra Youth
Provides affirming housing support, mental health services, case management, drop-in services, and community programming for LGBTQ+ youth, including young people experiencing unsafe or unstable circumstances.
Call (407) 228-1446. Zebra Youth is not a domestic violence shelter or hotline.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)The Center Orlando
Provides LGBTQ+-affirming counseling, support groups, legal and immigration resources, basic-needs assistance, referrals, and trauma-focused community support.
Online resource. Available programs, schedules, and eligibility vary.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Out of the Closet Orlando
An AIDS Healthcare Foundation thrift store that supports HIV care and may offer free HIV testing and connections to sexual-health services.
This is not a domestic violence service provider, shelter, or crisis hotline.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)One Heart for Women and Children
Provides food, clothing, household essentials, and other basic-needs support to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Online resource. This organization is not a domestic violence shelter or crisis hotline.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
Provides counseling, family-stabilization assistance, a food pantry, transportation support, and other community services for individuals and families in need.
Main line: (407) 644-7593. This organization is not a domestic violence shelter or crisis hotline.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)Legal and Immigration Help
Community Legal Services
Provides no-cost civil legal assistance to eligible residents in Central Florida.
Call 1-800-405-1417.
legalaccessforall.org (opens in a new tab)Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society
Provides civil legal assistance to eligible Seminole County residents, subject to program priorities and availability.
Call (407) 834-1660.
scbalas.com (opens in a new tab)Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible Orange County residents, subject to case type and availability.
Call (407) 841-8310.
legalaidocba.org (opens in a new tab)St. Michael’s Legal Center
Provides free family law assistance to qualifying low-income clients in its service area, subject to eligibility, referrals, and case acceptance.
Call (813) 289-5385.
St. Michael’s Legal Center intake (opens in a new tab)Bay Area Legal Services
Provides free civil legal services to eligible low-income residents in the Tampa Bay region.
Legal Aid Line: 1-800-625-2257.
bals.org (opens in a new tab)Gulfcoast Legal Services
Provides free civil legal assistance to eligible residents in the greater Tampa Bay region, with priority given to some urgent matters involving domestic violence.
Pinellas: (727) 821-0726. Manatee: (941) 746-6151. Sarasota: 1-800-230-5920.
gulfcoastlegal.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Legal Services
Provides statewide civil legal advocacy and supports legal-help programs for eligible Floridians, including survivors of domestic violence.
Main office: (850) 385-7900. Domestic Violence Legal Hotline: (850) 385-0611.
floridalegal.org (opens in a new tab)Disability Independence Group
Provides disability-rights advocacy, education, training, and legal services concerning access and discrimination.
Call (305) 669-2822.
justdigit.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Free Legal Answers
Allows qualifying Florida residents to submit civil legal questions online and receive brief information from volunteer attorneys.
Online service. Eligibility requirements apply.
florida.freelegalanswers.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Online Intake
Helps eligible Floridians apply online for assistance from participating legal-aid programs.
Online intake. Availability depends on county, legal issue, and provider capacity.
floridalegalaidonline.org (opens in a new tab)The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Connects Florida residents with participating private attorneys in many areas of law.
Call 1-800-342-8011.
floridabar.org (opens in a new tab)Orange County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Connects callers with participating private attorneys for legal matters in Central Florida. This is a lawyer-referral service, not free legal aid.
Call (407) 422-4537.
orangecountybar.org (opens in a new tab)Orlando Center for Justice
Provides immigration legal services on a sliding-fee basis, including assistance for some survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes through VAWA, U visa, T visa, and related immigration options.
Call (407) 279-1802. Eligibility, fees, and case acceptance depend on the matter and available capacity.
Visit Website (opens in a new tab)VIDA Legal Assistance
Provides immigration legal services for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and other qualifying crimes.
Call (786) 601-6234 or (305) 247-1057. Eligibility and case acceptance depend on the matter and available capacity.
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Florida Law Help
Provides plain-language legal information and a directory of Florida legal-aid organizations.
Online resource.
floridalawhelp.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Courts Family Law Forms
Provides official Florida Supreme Court-approved family law forms and instructions for self-represented litigants.
Online resource. Forms and instructions are not a substitute for legal advice.
Florida family law forms (opens in a new tab)Florida Rules of Court Procedure
Provides official access to Florida court-procedure rules published through The Florida Bar.
Online resource. Court rules are technical legal materials and are not legal advice.
Florida court rules (opens in a new tab)LawYou America
Offers legal education, tools, and litigation-coaching resources for people representing themselves.
Online resource. Some services may require payment or membership.
lawyouamerica.com (opens in a new tab)Survivor Support, Education, and Advocacy
Resilient Retreat
Provides free and confidential trauma-informed programs for adult survivors of abuse, first responders, and helping professionals.
Kind Line: (941) 343-0039. This is not a crisis hotline.
resilientretreat.org (opens in a new tab)WomensLaw.org
Provides plain-language legal information about domestic violence, protection orders, custody, divorce, immigration, firearms, and related topics.
Online resource.
womenslaw.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Florida’s federally designated domestic violence coalition and statewide resource center for survivors, advocates, and communities.
FPEDV is not a direct-service provider. For immediate support, call 1-800-500-1119.
fpedv.org (opens in a new tab)National Network to End Domestic Violence
Provides national policy, training, technology-safety, and educational resources concerning domestic violence.
Online resource. NNEDV is not a local shelter or legal-aid provider.
nnedv.org (opens in a new tab)After Awareness
Provides education and resources concerning post-separation abuse and the use of legal systems as a means of continued control.
Online resource.
afterawareness.org (opens in a new tab)Florida Protective Parents Association
Provides education, advocacy, research, and community support related to child safety and protective parents in family court.
Online resource.
floridaprotectiveparents.org (opens in a new tab)Gabby Petito Foundation
Provides education, prevention resources, and support initiatives concerning domestic violence and missing persons.
Online resource.
gabbypetitofoundation.org (opens in a new tab)Greyson’s Choice
Advocates for child safety and protective parents and shares information about domestic violence, coercive control, family court, and high-conflict separation.
Online resource.
greysonschoice.org (opens in a new tab)Center for Judicial Excellence
Works to protect children and survivors of domestic violence in family-court systems through education, policy advocacy, and judicial accountability.
Online resource.
centerforjudicialexcellence.org (opens in a new tab)Stalking Prevention Awareness and Resource Center
Provides information, training, and resources concerning stalking identification, safety, and response.
Online resource.
stalkingawareness.org (opens in a new tab)Mother Justice Network
Provides trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy, education, training, and resources concerning domestic violence, coercive control, family court, legal harassment, and community responses to family violence.
Online resource. Mother Justice Network is not an attorney, mental health provider, financial advisor, emergency shelter, or crisis hotline and does not provide specialized legal, mental health, or financial advice.
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Florida Courts Domestic Violence Resource Library
Provides benchbooks, publications, and other domestic violence resources developed for Florida courts and justice-system professionals.
Online professional resource.
Florida Courts Domestic Violence Resource Library (opens in a new tab)Battered Women’s Justice Project
Provides legal-system training, technical assistance, and practice resources for attorneys, advocates, judges, and allied professionals.
Call 1-800-903-0111, extension 1.
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