On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
No matter when you were abused, you can get help at any time. The Coalition is here for you.
No matter when you were abused, you can get help at any time. The Coalition is here for you.
What are my options?
Call 911
If you are in immediate danger, dial 911. Help will come to you, wherever you are.
CONTACT NH'S 24/7 Domestic and Sexual violence Helpline
New Hampshire's 12 domestic and sexual violence crisis centers provide free and confidential support services to anyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or child abuse.
What to expect when you call
Anyone can call the statewide helpline at any time. When someone calls, they will often first talk with a crisis centers' answering service. The answering service will take the caller's first name and number and have an advocate from the crisis center in her or his area call them back. Generally, these calls are returned in about 5 minutes. Crisis center advocates are there to provide support and information. They can help survivors or concerned friends or family with things like safety planning or finding shelter, support groups, financial, medical, legal or social service resources. Many callers may just want someone caring to talk with who will listen and believe them. Advocates will share options and never pressure survivors to do anything they do not want to do.
- Services include 24/7 support available on the confidential helpline
- Accompaniments to hospitals, police departments, courts, and child advocacy centers
- Emergency shelter
- Support groups
- Prevention education programming and in-service training
What to expect when you call
Anyone can call the statewide helpline at any time. When someone calls, they will often first talk with a crisis centers' answering service. The answering service will take the caller's first name and number and have an advocate from the crisis center in her or his area call them back. Generally, these calls are returned in about 5 minutes. Crisis center advocates are there to provide support and information. They can help survivors or concerned friends or family with things like safety planning or finding shelter, support groups, financial, medical, legal or social service resources. Many callers may just want someone caring to talk with who will listen and believe them. Advocates will share options and never pressure survivors to do anything they do not want to do.
NH's 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline:
What are the Signs of Abuse?
There are many signs of domestic abuse. All of these forms of abuse- verbal, emotional, psychological, economic and physical – come from the batterer’s desire for power and control.
Financial ABuse
Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence and is a commonly used tactic by perpetrators to trap their partner in the relationship. Financial abuse prevents victims from acquiring, using or maintaining financial resources.
Approximately 99% of those who have been victim of domestic violence experience financial abuse.
Approximately 99% of those who have been victim of domestic violence experience financial abuse.
Related links
Bystander Intervention
Become an active bystander and equip yourselves with the tools to safely intervene when you identify signs of abuse or unhealthy relationships.
Legal Resources
Get informed about legal resources available to victims in NH to help keep yourself or a friend safe.
Contact Your Crisis Center
Find the crisis center closest to you.
Become an active bystander and equip yourselves with the tools to safely intervene when you identify signs of abuse or unhealthy relationships.
Legal Resources
Get informed about legal resources available to victims in NH to help keep yourself or a friend safe.
Contact Your Crisis Center
Find the crisis center closest to you.
Our Supporting Partners
The 12 member programs of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence provide services to all victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, and child abuse.
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New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
PO Box 353, Concord, NH 03302-0353
(603) 224-8893
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
PO Box 353, Concord, NH 03302-0353
(603) 224-8893
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