# Domestic Violence (Men) Help Resources - Ohio ## National Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224 - **Text:** Text START to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 support, safety planning, resources for men experiencing abuse. - **Men's Domestic Violence Support Line:** - **Phone:** 1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754) - **Website:** [https://www.nmcdv.org](https://www.nmcdv.org/) - **Description:** Support specifically for male survivors of domestic abuse, including emotional and practical resources. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Men - **Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)** - **Phone:** 1-800-934-9840 - **Website:** [https://www.odvn.org](https://www.odvn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Shelter access, counseling, legal assistance, and resources for male survivors of domestic violence. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Men ### Region 1 - Cleveland - **Cleveland Domestic Violence Center** - **Phone:** 1-216-391-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.dvcac.org](https://www.dvcac.org/) - **Office Location:** 1223 West 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113 - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, housing assistance, legal advocacy for men. ### Region 2 - Columbus - **The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Domestic Violence Program** - **Phone:** 1-614-292-9400 - **Website:** [https://wexnermedical.osu.edu](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/) - **Office Location:** 410 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter referrals, individual counseling, and trauma-informed care. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **State Reporting Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-934-9840 - **Website:** [https://www.odvn.org](https://www.odvn.org/) - **How to Report:** Victims or witnesses can report incidents of domestic violence by calling the hotline or contacting local law enforcement. ## Online Support Services - **The National Domestic Violence Hotline (Online Support)** - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous live chat, resources for male survivors, safety planning, and escape planning. ## Educational Resources - **Men's Health and Domestic Violence** - **Website:** [https://www.menanddomesticviolence.org](https://www.menanddomesticviolence.org/) - **Description:** Educational materials and articles about abuse, recovery tools, and survivor stories for men. ## Additional Support - **Ohio Legal Services for Men** - **Phone:** 1-800-589-5888 - **Website:** [https://www.ohiolegalservices.org](https://www.ohiolegalservices.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy, support with restraining orders, financial assistance for court fees. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Ohio Domestic Violence Network at 1-800-934-9840._