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FirstIf you're in danger now, call 911. When you can, call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.

You're not to blame, and you don't have to figure it out alone.

If you're in immediate danger, call 911. Source: love is respect³
Talk to an advocate at the National Domestic Violence Hotline, any time: call 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. Source: The Hotline¹
For teens and young adults, love is respect answers questions about dating and abuse: call 866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522. Source: love is respect³
Advocates can help you make a safety plan that fits your situation. Source: The Hotline²
If someone might be watching your phone, reach out from a different device, like a friend's phone. Removing tracking apps can make some abusers escalate, so talk to an advocate first. Source: FTC⁴

It's not your fault. You are never to blame for someone else's abuse. Source: The Hotline²

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Browsing history can be monitored and is hard to erase completely. If you're worried, calling may be safer than browsing. Source: The Hotline¹
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Last checked October 2, 2026 against the sources listed.