National Domestic Violence Hotline
Telephone 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TDD 1-800-787-3224
Your support and encouragement can be of tremendous value to a friend involved in an abusive relationship. You can ease the isolation and loss of control by listening, providing information and helping your friend to explore options.  “Break the silence—make the call”. (source: National Domestic Violence Hotline)

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline
Telephone 1-800-978-3600
Southern California Only

This toll-free service routes Southern California victims of domestic violence directly to trained shelter personnel in Los Angeles County, helping victims find "A Safe Way Out." (source: Los Angeles County District Attorneys’ Office)