# Domestic Violence (Men) Help Resources - Virginia ## 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://mensdvhelpline.org](https://mensdvhelpline.org/) - **Description:** Support specifically for male survivors of domestic abuse. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Men - **Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance** - **Phone:** 1-800-838-8238 - **Text:** 804-793-9999 - **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/](https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 hotline, chat support, and resources for all survivors, including men. - **Virginia Department of Social Services - Domestic Violence Program** - **Phone:** 804-726-7000 - **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/domestic_violence/index.cgi](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/domestic_violence/index.cgi) - **Services Provided:** Support and resources for domestic violence survivors, including emergency housing, counseling, and legal assistance. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Men ### Charlottesville - **Shelter for Help in Emergency** - **Phone:** 434-293-8509 - **Website:** [https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-help/for-men](https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-help/for-men) - **Office Location:** Charlottesville, VA - **Specialized Services:** 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and legal advocacy for men. ### Loudoun County - **Loudoun County Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services** - **Phone:** 703-777-6552 - **Website:** [https://www.loudoun.gov/256/Domestic-Violence-Sexual-Assault-Service](https://www.loudoun.gov/256/Domestic-Violence-Sexual-Assault-Service) - **Office Location:** Leesburg, VA - **Specialized Services:** 24-hour hotline, counseling, and support services for all survivors, including men. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Virginia Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-838-8238 - **Text:** 804-793-9999 - **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/](https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/) - **How to Report:** Contact the hotline to report abuse and receive guidance on next steps. ## Online Support Services - **Men's Domestic Violence Support Line** - **Website:** [https://mensdvhelpline.org](https://mensdvhelpline.org/) - **Features:** Confidential support, information, and resources for male survivors of domestic violence. ## Educational Resources - **Futures Without Violence** - **Website:** [https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org](https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/) - **Description:** Educational materials, programs, and campaigns aimed at ending domestic and sexual violence. ## Additional Support - **Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP) - Veterans Affairs** - **Website:** [https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/index.asp](https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/index.asp) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans and their partners affected by intimate partner violence. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance at [https://vsdvalliance.org](https://vsdvalliance.org/)._