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Domestic & Sexual Violence Support resources6 resourcesScroll this focused list, then use the official source for current eligibility, hours, intake, meeting details, or safety instructions.
National official domestic violence hotline with phone, text, and chat options. Use a safer device if a partner or another person may be monitoring browsing, calls, or messages.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCrisis NowDomestic violence supportUse safe device if monitored
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveProtected location
crisisFree
LSS CHOICES Domestic Violence Hotline
Lutheran Social Services CHOICES
Official CHOICES resource for domestic violence hotline and survivor-support routing. LSS says CHOICES serves all victims of abuse, including men. Call the hotline to ask about counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, shelter, and safety planning. KindMesh intentionally does not publish protected shelter locations.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCrisis NowDomestic violence supportServes men and all victims
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveProtected location
urgentFree
BRAVO / Equitas Health Survivor Support
Equitas Health / BRAVO
Equitas Health describes BRAVO as no-cost private support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced violence or abuse, including intimate partner violence and sexual violence. The page also links to support groups and BRAVO live support.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCommunity & Identity SupportLGBTQ+ survivor supportSupport groups
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveArea-only location
crisisFree
SARNCO Sexual Assault Response Network
OhioHealth SARNCO
Official OhioHealth SARNCO resource for confidential sexual-assault support, hospital advocacy, aftercare advocacy, and related survivor services.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCrisis NowSexual assault supportConfidentiality has legal limits
Official sourceLive line firstPhone listedPrivacy-sensitiveArea-only location
urgentFree
Ohio Domestic Violence Network Legal Services
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
Statewide domestic-violence legal-services resource for survivor legal support and advocacy referrals.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportLegal Aid & RightsSurvivor safetyUse safe device if monitored
Official sourceLive line firstPrivacy-sensitiveDeadlines matterProtected location
informationalFree
ODVN Ohio Men's Action Network referrals
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
OHMAN is ODVN's prevention network for engaging men and boys in ending sexual and domestic violence. Treat it as referral and prevention context, not the direct answer for someone in danger or seeking a survivor support group.
Domestic & Sexual Violence SupportCommunity & Identity SupportReferral contextPrevention resource
Official sourcePrivacy-sensitiveArea-only locationChecked 2026-05-21
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