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239								>
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322							<h4 class="connect1-title -t:5">Connect with a Live Advocate</h4>
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324																									<li >
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348			href="sms:88788?&body=START" 
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366			href="https://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help#CallorChatOnline" 
367			target="" 
368			class="-t:5"
369							toggle="#confirm//+" confirm
370								>
371						StrongHearts 					</a>
372		 <small><strong>844.762.8483</strong> | Helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives</small>
373							</li>
374																								<li>
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376			href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/get-relationship-help-24-7-365/" 
377			target="" 
378			class="-t:5"
379								>
380						National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 					</a>
381		 <small><strong>866.331.9474</strong> | For young people experiencing abuse or curious about healthy relationships</small>
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390						The Deaf Hotline 					</a>
391		 <small><strong>Video phone: 855.812.1001</strong> | Helpline for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing</small>
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393															</ul>
394					</div>
395	</div>
396				<div class="drop1-main">
397									<h3 class="subtitle3">
398																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
399					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
400					<i class="loader1 "></i>
401					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"></noscript>
402									</span>
403													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon</figcaption>
404			
405												<span>Need help now? <strong>We're here for you.</strong></span>
406					</h3>
407													<div class="sublinks1">
408						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c2">
409																<div class="sublinks1-group">
410													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
411					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
412																<a 
413			href="https://ruth.thehotline.org" 
414			target="" 
415			class="-as:4"
416								>
417						A.I. Chat Bot 					</a>
418													</h5>
419											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Our domestic violence informed compassionate A.I. chat, Ruth, can help when you're unable to reach a live advocate. To speak to a live person, call, chat, or text a live advocate.</p>
420														</div>
421											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
422					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
423																<a 
424			href="https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/" 
425			target="" 
426			class="-as:4"
427								>
428						Plan for Safety 					</a>
429													</h5>
430											<p class="sublinks1-intro">
430Tools to help you stay safer</p>
431														</div>
432											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
433					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
434																<a 
435			href="https://www.thehotline.org/what-to-expect-when-you-contact-us/" 
436			target="" 
437			class="-as:4"
438								>
439						Hotline Services 					</a>
440													</h5>
441											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Advocates can provide support, crisis intervention, education about domestic violence, and community resources and referrals. The Hotline does not provide direct financial assistance to individuals (such as cash support, hotel vouchers, transportation vouchers, etc.) The Hotline can connect you with community resources that may be able to support these needs.</p>
442														</div>
443						</div>
444																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
445													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
446					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
447																<a 
448			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/" 
449			target="" 
450			class="-as:4"
451								>
452						Local Providers 					</a>
453													</h5>
454																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
455																							<li>			<a 
456			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=shelter" 
457			target="" 
458			class=""
459								>
460						Shelters 					</a>
461		</li>
462																							<li>			<a 
463			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=legal" 
464			target="" 
465			class=""
466								>
467						Legal Help 					</a>
468		</li>
469																							<li>			<a 
470			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=finance" 
471			target="" 
472			class=""
473								>
474						Financial Aid 					</a>
475		</li>
476																							<li>			<a 
477			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=health" 
478			target="" 
479			class=""
480								>
481						Counseling 					</a>
482		</li>
483																							<li>			<a 
484			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/state-domestic-violence-coalitions/" 
485			target="" 
486			class=""
487								>
488						State Coalitions 					</a>
489		</li>
490																							<li>			<a 
491			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/healthcare-and-abuse/" 
492			target="" 
493			class=""
494								>
495						Low and No Cost Health Care 					</a>
496		</li>
497																					</ul>
498									</div>
499						</div>
500														</div>
501					</div>
502							</div>
503		</div>
504	</div>
505		<div class="drop1 -full" id="LearnAboutAbuse" x-show="drop == 2">
506		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
507		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
508						<div class="drop1-main">
509									<h3 class="subtitle3">
510																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
511					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
512					<i class="loader1 "></i>
513					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"></noscript>
514									</span>
515													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon</figcaption>
516			
517												<span>Learning about abuse <strong>is an important step.</strong></span>
518					</h3>
519													<div class="sublinks1">
520						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
521																<div class="sublinks1-group">
522													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
523					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
524													Understanding Relationship Abuse											</h5>
525																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
526																							<li>			<a 
527			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/" 
528			target="" 
529			class=""
530								>
531						Warning Signs 					</a>
532		</li>
533																							<li>			<a 
534			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/" 
535			target="" 
536			class=""
537								>
538						Power and Control Wheel 					</a>
539		</li>
540																							<li>			<a 
541			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/why-do-people-abuse/" 
542			target="" 
543			class=""
544								>
545						Why People Abuse 					</a>
546		</li>
547													</ul>
548									</div>
549						</div>
550																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
551													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
552					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
553													Support Someone Else Experiencing Abuse											</h5>
554																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
555																							<li>			<a 
556			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/talk-about-abuse/" 
557			target="" 
558			class=""
559								>
560						Start a Conversation 					</a>
561		</li>
562																							<li>			<a 
563			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/ways-to-support-a-domestic-violence-survivor/" 
564			target="" 
565			class=""
566								>
567						Ways to Support 					</a>
568		</li>
569													</ul>
570									</div>
571						</div>
572																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
573													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
574					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
575													Abuse in Underserved Populations											</h5>
576																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
577																							<li>			<a 
578			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-deaf-communities/" 
579			target="" 
580			class=""
581								>
582						Deaf, DeafBlind, HoH 					</a>
583		</li>
584																							<li>			<a 
585			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-native-american-alaska-native-communities/" 
586			target="" 
587			class=""
588								>
589						Abuse in Native Communities 					</a>
590		</li>
591													</ul>
592									</div>
593						</div>
594																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
595													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
596					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
597													For Those Causing Harm											</h5>
598																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
599																							<li>			<a 
600			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/is-change-possible-in-an-abuser/" 
601			target="" 
602			class=""
603								>
604						Is Change Possible? 					</a>
605		</li>
606																							<li>			<a 
607			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/am-i-hurting-my-partner/" 
608			target="" 
609			class=""
610								>
611						Am I Hurting My Partner? 					</a>
612		</li>
613													</ul>
614									</div>
615						</div>
616																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
617													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
618					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
619													More Info on Relationship Abuse											</h5>
620																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
621																							<li>			<a 
622			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/" 
623			target="" 
624			class=""
625								>
626						Domestic Violence Statistics 					</a>
627		</li>
628																							<li>			<a 
629			href="https://www.thehotline.org/take-a-survey/" 
630			target="" 
631			class=""
632								>
633						Take a Survey 					</a>
634		</li>
635													</ul>
636									</div>
637						</div>
638														</div>
639					</div>
640							</div>
641		</div>
642	</div>
643		<div class="drop1 -full" id="GetInvolved" x-show="drop == 3">
644		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
645		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
646						<div class="drop1-main">
647									<h3 class="subtitle3">
648																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
649					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
650					<i class="loader1 "></i>
651					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."></noscript>
652									</span>
653													<figcaption class="sr-only">Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it.</figcaption>
654			
655												<span>Make an impact. <strong>Empower Survivors.</strong></span>
656					</h3>
657													<div class="sublinks1">
658						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
659																<div class="sublinks1-group">
660													<div class="sublinks1-entry -boxed">
661					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
662													How to Help											</h5>
663																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
664																							<li>			<a 
665			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-now/" 
666			target="" 
667			class=""
668								>
669						Give Today 					</a>
670		</li>
671																							<li>			<a 
672			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-monthly/" 
673			target="" 
674			class=""
675								>
676						Become a Hotline Hero 					</a>
677		</li>
678																							<li>			<a 
679			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-in-honor/" 
680			target="" 
681			class=""
682								>
683						Honor A Survivor 					</a>
684		</li>
685																							<li>			<a 
686			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/more-ways-to-give/" 
687			target="" 
688			class=""
689								>
690						More Ways to Give 					</a>
691		</li>
692																					</ul>
693									</div>
694						</div>
695																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
696													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
697					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
698													DVBeds											</h5>
699																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
700																							<li>			<a 
701			href="https://www.thehotline.org/dvbeds/" 
702			target="" 
703			class=""
704								>
705						DVBeds: Free, Real-Time Bed Availability 					</a>
706		</li>
707													</ul>
708									</div>
709											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
710					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
711													Events											</h5>
712																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
713																							<li>			<a 
714			href="https://www.thehotline.org/2026-national-conference-on-domestic-violence-recap/" 
715			target="" 
716			class=""
717								>
718						National Conference on Domestic Violence 					</a>
719		</li>
720																					</ul>
721									</div>
722											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
723					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
724													Trainings											</h5>
725																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
726																							<li>			<a 
727			href="https://www.thehotline.org/the-hotline-trainings/" 
728			target="" 
729			class=""
730								>
731						Self-Paced Training 					</a>
732		</li>
733													</ul>
734									</div>
735						</div>
736																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
737													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
738					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
739													Take Action											</h5>
740																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
741																							<li>			<a 
742			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/national-leadership-council/" 
743			target="" 
744			class=""
745								>
746						National Leadership Council 					</a>
747		</li>
748																							<li>			<a 
749			href="https://www.thehotlineactioncenter.org/" 
750			target="" 
751			class=""
752							toggle="#confirm//+" confirm
753								>
754						Our Action Center 					</a>
755		</li>
756																							<li>			<a 
757			href="https://act.thehotline.org/a/signup" 
758			target="" 
759			class=""
760								>
761						Sign Up to Receive Alerts 					</a>
762		</li>
763																							<li>			<a 
764			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/volunteer/" 
765			target="" 
766			class=""
767								>
768						Volunteer 					</a>
769		</li>
770													</ul>
771									</div>
772						</div>
773																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
774													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
775					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
776													Stakeholder Information											</h5>
777																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
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1211						The Deaf Hotline 					</a>
1212		 <small><strong>Video phone: 855.812.1001</strong> | Helpline for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing</small>
1213							</li>
1214															</ul>
1215					</div>
1216	</div>
1217				<div class="drop1-main">
1218									<h3 class="subtitle3">
1219																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
1220					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
1221					<i class="loader1 "></i>
1222					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"></noscript>
1223									</span>
1224													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon</figcaption>
1225			
1226												<span>Need help now? <strong>We're here for you.</strong></span>
1227					</h3>
1228													<div class="sublinks1">
1229						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c2">
1230																<div class="sublinks1-group">
1231													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1232					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1233																<a 
1234			href="https://ruth.thehotline.org" 
1235			target="" 
1236			class="-as:4"
1237								>
1238						A.I. Chat Bot 					</a>
1239													</h5>
1240											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Our domestic violence informed compassionate A.I. chat, Ruth, can help when you're unable to reach a live advocate. To speak to a live person, call, chat, or text a live advocate.</p>
1241														</div>
1242											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1243					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1244																<a 
1245			href="https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/" 
1246			target="" 
1247			class="-as:4"
1248								>
1249						Plan for Safety 					</a>
1250													</h5>
1251											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Tools to help you stay safer</p>
1252														</div>
1253											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1254					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1255																<a 
1256			href="https://www.thehotline.org/what-to-expect-when-you-contact-us/" 
1257			target="" 
1258			class="-as:4"
1259								>
1260						Hotline Services 					</a>
1261													</h5>
1262											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Advocates can provide support, crisis intervention, education about domestic violence, and community resources and referrals. The Hotline does not provide direct financial assistance to individuals (such as cash support, hotel vouchers, transportation vouchers, etc.) The Hotline can connect you with community resources that may be able to support these needs.</p>
1263														</div>
1264						</div>
1265																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1266													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1267					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1268																<a 
1269			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-prov
1269iders/" 
1270			target="" 
1271			class="-as:4"
1272								>
1273						Local Providers 					</a>
1274													</h5>
1275																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1276																							<li>			<a 
1277			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=shelter" 
1278			target="" 
1279			class=""
1280								>
1281						Shelters 					</a>
1282		</li>
1283																							<li>			<a 
1284			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=legal" 
1285			target="" 
1286			class=""
1287								>
1288						Legal Help 					</a>
1289		</li>
1290																							<li>			<a 
1291			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=finance" 
1292			target="" 
1293			class=""
1294								>
1295						Financial Aid 					</a>
1296		</li>
1297																							<li>			<a 
1298			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=health" 
1299			target="" 
1300			class=""
1301								>
1302						Counseling 					</a>
1303		</li>
1304																							<li>			<a 
1305			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/state-domestic-violence-coalitions/" 
1306			target="" 
1307			class=""
1308								>
1309						State Coalitions 					</a>
1310		</li>
1311																							<li>			<a 
1312			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/healthcare-and-abuse/" 
1313			target="" 
1314			class=""
1315								>
1316						Low and No Cost Health Care 					</a>
1317		</li>
1318																					</ul>
1319									</div>
1320						</div>
1321														</div>
1322					</div>
1323							</div>
1324		</div>
1325	</div>
1326					</div>
1327							<div class="sidenav1-tab" x-show="drop == 2">
1328					<p class="sidenav1-back -t:4">
1329						<a href="#sidenav" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-angle-left"></i> <span>Learn About Abuse</span></a>
1330					</p>
1331						<div class="drop1 -full" id="MobileLearnAboutAbuse" x-show="drop == 2">
1332		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
1333		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
1334						<div class="drop1-main">
1335									<h3 class="subtitle3">
1336																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
1337					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
1338					<i class="loader1 "></i>
1339					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"></noscript>
1340									</span>
1341													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon</figcaption>
1342			
1343												<span>Learning about abuse <strong>is an important step.</strong></span>
1344					</h3>
1345													<div class="sublinks1">
1346						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
1347																<div class="sublinks1-group">
1348													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1349					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1350													Understanding Relationship Abuse											</h5>
1351																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1352																							<li>			<a 
1353			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/" 
1354			target="" 
1355			class=""
1356								>
1357						Warning Signs 					</a>
1358		</li>
1359																							<li>			<a 
1360			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/" 
1361			target="" 
1362			class=""
1363								>
1364						Power and Control Wheel 					</a>
1365		</li>
1366																							<li>			<a 
1367			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/why-do-people-abuse/" 
1368			target="" 
1369			class=""
1370								>
1371						Why People Abuse 					</a>
1372		</li>
1373													</ul>
1374									</div>
1375						</div>
1376																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1377													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1378					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1379													Support Someone Else Experiencing Abuse											</h5>
1380																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1381																							<li>			<a 
1382			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/talk-about-abuse/" 
1383			target="" 
1384			class=""
1385								>
1386						Start a Conversation 					</a>
1387		</li>
1388																							<li>			<a 
1389			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/ways-to-support-a-domestic-violence-survivor/" 
1390			target="" 
1391			class=""
1392								>
1393						Ways to Support 					</a>
1394		</li>
1395													</ul>
1396									</div>
1397						</div>
1398																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1399													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1400					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1401													Abuse in Underserved Populations											</h5>
1402																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1403																							<li>			<a 
1404			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-deaf-communities/" 
1405			target="" 
1406			class=""
1407								>
1408						Deaf, DeafBlind, HoH 					</a>
1409		</li>
1410																							<li>			<a 
1411			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-native-american-alaska-native-communities/" 
1412			target="" 
1413			class=""
1414								>
1415						Abuse in Native Communities 					</a>
1416		</li>
1417													</ul>
1418									</div>
1419						</div>
1420																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1421													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1422					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1423													For Those Causing Harm											</h5>
1424																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1425																							<li>			<a 
1426			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/is-change-possible-in-an-abuser/" 
1427			target="" 
1428			class=""
1429								>
1430						Is Change Possible? 					</a>
1431		</li>
1432																							<li>			<a 
1433			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/am-i-hurting-my-partner/" 
1434			target="" 
1435			class=""
1436								>
1437						Am I Hurting My Partner? 					</a>
1438		</li>
1439													</ul>
1440									</div>
1441						</div>
1442																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1443													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1444					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1445													More Info on Relationship Abuse											</h5>
1446																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1447																							<li>			<a 
1448			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/" 
1449			target="" 
1450			class=""
1451								>
1452						Domestic Violence Statistics 					</a>
1453		</li>
1454																							<li>			<a 
1455			href="https://www.thehotline.org/take-a-survey/" 
1456			target="" 
1457			class=""
1458								>
1459						Take a Survey 					</a>
1460		</li>
1461													</ul>
1462									</div>
1463						</div>
1464														</div>
1465					</div>
1466							</div>
1467		</div>
1468	</div>
1469					</div>
1470							<div class="sidenav1-tab" x-show="drop == 3">
1471					<p class="sidenav1-back -t:4">
1472						<a href="#sidenav" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-angle-left"></i> <span>Get Involved</span></a>
1473					</p>
1474						<div class="drop1 -full" id="MobileGetInvolved" x-show="drop == 3">
1475		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
1476		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
1477						<div class="drop1-main">
1478									<h3 class="subtitle3">
1479																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
1480					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
1481					<i class="loader1 "></i>
1482					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."></noscript>
1483									</span>
1484													<figcaption class="sr-only">Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it.</figcaption>
1485			
1486												<span>Make an impact. <strong>Empower Survivors.</strong></span>
1487					</h3>
1488													<div class="sublinks1">
1489						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
1490																<div class="sublinks1-group">
1491													<div class="sublinks1-entry -boxed">
1492					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1493													How to Help											</h5>
1494																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1495																							<li>			<a 
1496			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-now/" 
1497			target="" 
1498			class=""
1499								>
1500						Give Today 					</a>
1501		</li>
1502																							<li>			<a 
1503			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-monthly/" 
1504			target="" 
1505			class=""
1506								>
1507						Become a Hotline Hero 					</a>
1508		</li>
1509																							<li>			<a 
1510			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-in-honor/" 
1511			target="" 
1512			class=""
1513								>
1514						Honor A Survivor 					</a>
1515		</li>
1516																							<li>			<a 
1517			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/more-ways-to-give/" 
1518			target="" 
1519			class=""
1520								>
1521						More Ways to Give 					</a>
1522		</li>
1523																					</ul>
1524									</div>
1525						</div>
1526																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1527													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1528					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1529													DVBeds											</h5>
1530																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1531																							<li>			<a 
1532			href="https://www.thehotline.org/dvbeds/" 
1533			target="" 
1534			class=""
1535								>
1536						DVBeds: Free, Real-Time Bed Availability 					</a>
1537		</li>
1538													</ul>
1539									</div>
1540											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1541					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1542													Events											</h5>
1543																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1544																							<li>			<a 
1545			href="https://www.thehotline.org/2026-national-conference-on-domestic-violence-recap/" 
1546			target="" 
1547			class=""
1548								>
1549						National Conference on Domestic Violence 					</a>
1550		</li>
1551																					</ul>
1552									</div>
1553											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1554					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1555													Trainings											</h5>
1556																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1557																							<li>			<a 
1558			href="https://www.thehotline.org/the-hotline-trainings/" 
1559			target="" 
1560			class=""
1561								>
1562						Self-Paced Training 					</a>
1563		</li>
1564													</ul>
1565									</div>
1566						</div>
1567																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1568													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1569					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1570													Take Action											</h5>
1571																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1572																							<li>			<a 
1573			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/national-leadership-council/" 
1574			target="" 
1575			class=""
1576								>
1577						National Leadership Council 					</a>
1578		</li>
1579																							<li>			<a 
1580			href="https://www.thehotlineactioncenter.org/" 
1581			target="" 
1582			class=""
1583							toggle="#confirm//+" confirm
1584								>
1585						Our Action Center 					</a>
1586		</li>
1587																							<li>			<a 
1588			href="https://act.thehotline.org/a/signup" 
1589			target="" 
1590			class=""
1591								>
1592						Sign Up to Receive Alerts 					</a>
1593		</li>
1594																							<li>			<a 
1595			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/volunteer/" 
1596			target="" 
1597			class=""
1598								>
1599						Volunteer 					</a>
1600		</li>
1601													</ul>
1602									</div>
1603						</div>
1604																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1605													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1606					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1607													Stakeholder Information											</h5>
1608																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1609																							<li>			<a 
1610			href="https://www.thehotline.org/about/" 
1611			target="" 
1612			class=""
1613								>
1614						About Us 					</a>
1615		</li>
1616																							<li>			<a 
1617			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/" 
1618			target="" 
1619			class=""
1620								>
1621						Insights & Resources 					</a>
1622		</li>
1623																							<li>			<a 
1624			href="https://www.thehotline.org/media-room/" 
1625			target="" 
1626			class=""
1627								>
1628						Media Room 					</a>
1629		</li>
1630																							<li>			<a 
1631			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/policies/" 
1632			target="" 
1633			class=""
1634								>
1635						Policies & Legislation  					</a>
1636		</li>
1637																							<li>			<a 
1638			href="https://www.thehotline.org/about/partners-and-sponsors/" 
1639			target="" 
1640			class=""
1641								>
1642						Partners & Sponsors 					</a>
1643		</li>
1644																							<li>			<a 
1645			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/research-and-surveys/" 
1646			target="" 
1647			class=""
1648								>
1649						Research & Surveys 					</a>
1650		</li>
1651																							<li>			<a 
1652			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/the-hotline-directory/" 
1653			target="" 
1654			class=""
1655								>
1656						Service Providers 					</a>
1657		</li>
1658																							<li>			<a 
1659			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/download-and-request-materials/" 
1660			target="_blank" 
1661			class=""
1662								>
1663						Download and Request Materials 					</a>
1664		</li>
1665													</ul>
1666									</div>
1667						</div>
1668																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1669													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1670					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1671													Raise Awareness											</h5>
1672																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1673																							<li>			<a 
1674			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/" 
1675			target="" 
1676			class=""
1677								>
1678						Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 					</a>
1679		</li>
1680																							<li>			<a 
1681			href="https://www.thehotline.org/remember-my-name/" 
1682			target="" 
1683			class=""
1684								>
1685						Remember My Name 					</a>
1686		</li>
1687																							<li>			<a 
1688			href="https://www.thehotline.org/social-media/" 
1689			target="" 
1690			class=""
1691								>
1692						Social Media Toolkits 					</a>
1693		</li>
1694																					</ul>
1695									</div>
1696						</div>
1697														</div>
1698					</div>
1699							</div>
1700		</div>
1701	</div>
1702					</div>
1703					</div>
1704	</div>
1705	
1706				<div role="region" aria-label="Services" class="cta1 -active">
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1709				<li class="-t:8">
1710											<span class="cta1-line">
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1714									</li>
1715
1716				<li class="-t:8">
1717											<span class="cta1-line">
1718							<a href="#" id="thl-chat-btn-bar" class="button1">
1719								<i class="icon-chat"></i>&nbsp;<strong>Chat</strong> <span class="cta1-trim">live now</span>							</a>	
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1724											<span class="cta1-line">
1725							<a href="sms:88788?&body=START" id="text-bar" class="button1">
1726								<i class="icon-text"></i>&nbsp;<strong>Text</strong> <span class="cta1-trim">"START" to 88788 </span>							</a>
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1728									</li>
1729
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