24-Hour Hotlines and Local Services

Call 911 in an Emergency or if You or Someone Else is in Imminent Danger

Caution: Please take care when searching for resources. Phone, tablet, computer and other device activity may be monitored. Visited websites may be tracked or viewed by another person. It may be safer for victims and survivors to obtain information using a device a perpetrator does not have potential access to. 

For more information, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The Hotline can also be contacted at 800.799.7233 or 800.787.3224 (TTY) for assistance.

Federal and California laws and CSU/Cal State LA policies prohibit dating and domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. This prohibition applies to students, employees, and others. These laws and policies apply to conduct both on and off-campus.

Campus sanctions include suspension, expulsion, and employment termination. Perpetrators may face arrest and criminal prosecution. Offenders may have to compensate victims for crime and misconduct related expenses.

Survivors and victims have numerous rights granted by federal and state laws. These rights include fair treatment, confidentiality and campus-based accommodations.

National 24-Hour Hotlines and Helplines

Note: Call 911 in an emergency or when you or someone else is in imminent danger.

  • Safe Helpline • Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community: 877.995.5247

Local 24-Hour Hotlines and Agencies

Note: Call 911 in an emergency or when you or someone else is in imminent danger.

Services available through local agencies generally include: 24-hour hotlines; services for women, men and individuals who identify elsewhere on the gender spectrum; children's services; LGBT-sensitive care; information and referrals; accompaniment and support for forensic exams and law enforcement and criminal justice interviews; legal services; short-term and long-term counseling; support groups; emergency shelter or shelter referrals; and other advocacy services. Contact an agency of interest for specific service details.

Additional hotlines and centers can be found through the national hotlines listed above and ValorUS (formerly California Coalition Against Sexual Assault) Agency Directory.

Los Angeles County

  • Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline: 800. 978.3600

Orange County

Riverside County

Ventura County

Helpful State of California 24-Hour Hotline Directories

Note: Call 911 in an emergency or when you or someone else is in imminent danger.

  • Child Abuse Reporting: Listing of county Child Protective Services hotlines for reporting child abuse and neglect.
  • Adult Protective Services: County directory for reporting issues related to elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18-64 who are disabled) when they are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Listing of county mental health department 24-hour hotlines for local residents seeking assistance in a crisis and desiring to access local mental health programs.

Additional Resources

Note: 1) Call 911 in an emergency or when you or someone else is in imminent danger. 2) Resources accessed through these links may not have 24-hour availability.

State of California

National

Local Domestic Violence Resources

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