# Domestic Violence (Women) 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, referrals, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Support for survivors of sexual violence, including those experiencing domestic abuse. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Women - **Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)** - **Phone:** 1-800-934-9840 - **Website:** [https://www.odvn.org](https://www.odvn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Shelters, legal assistance, counseling, crisis intervention, and support for women survivors of domestic violence. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Region 1 - Cleveland - **Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (DVCAC)** - **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:** Transitional housing, child care services, legal advocacy, support groups for women. ### Region 2 - Columbus - **The Columbus Women's Shelter (YWCA Columbus)** - **Phone:** 1-614-224-9121 - **Website:** [https://www.ywcacolumbus.org](https://www.ywcacolumbus.org/) - **Office Location:** 65 S. Fourth Street, Columbus, OH 43215 - **Specialized Services:** Court accompaniment, crisis intervention, and educational programs for women survivors of domestic violence. ## 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 domestic violence by contacting the hotline or reaching out to 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, online safety tips, survivor forums, and resources for women. ## Educational Resources - **Ohio Domestic Violence Network Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.odvn.org](https://www.odvn.org/) - **Description:** Workshops, articles, and videos on identifying abuse, creating safety plans, and recovery resources for women survivors. ## Additional Support - **Ohio Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-800-589-5888 - **Website:** [https://www.ohiolegalservices.org](https://www.ohiolegalservices.org/) - **Services Provided:** Financial aid for court fees, legal advocacy for obtaining protection orders, housing assistance for survivors of domestic violence. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Ohio Domestic Violence Network at 1-800-934-9840._