National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Employees in region:
- 69
- Sector:
- Non-profit
- HQ location:
- Austin, TX
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About National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is the only national toll-free resource of its kind serving domestic violence survivors, friends, family, co-workers, and abusers. This year, over 250,000 people will call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). At least 150,000 will be making their first call for help. For many, it will be a life-saving call not only for them, but also for their children. The Hotline is the vital link to safety, answering calls personally, helping people see options for next steps and connecting them to immediate sources of help. For all, it will be the beginning of their journey to freedom, self-sufficiency and a new life.
A unique feature of the Hotline is that a caller can make one phone call and be connected anywhere in the nation and stay on the line until a safe haven is found. The Hotline utilizes a Language Line with access to serve callers in over 170 languages. Since it's creation in 1996, nearly 2.5 million people have been helped utilizing the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
What employees say
“I feel proud to do this work. Even though it can be difficult at times, the support and focus on personal wellness at the Hotline makes the workplace very welcoming.”
“I grow and I feel supported.”
“We have an amazing wellness program. I am able to bring my children to work with me. I am changing lives by ending violence against women.”
“I feel so connected to the movement as a whole and that has increased a lot lately. I love that it is moving more towards that. It makes me feel so useful in the grand scheme of DV.”
“Open door environment, strong wellness program, solution-focused workplace. ”