Resources

 National Domestic Violence Hotline 

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish

1(800)799-SAFE (7233)

TEXT "SMART'88788

At the start of a new relationship, it’s not always easy to tell if it will later become abusive. In fact, many abusive people appear like ideal partners in the early stages of a relationship. The warning signs of abuse don’t always appear overnight and may emerge and intensify as the relationship grows.

Every relationship is certainly different, and domestic violence doesn’t always look the same. However, one feature shared by most abusive relationships is that the abusive partner tries to establish or gain power and control through many different methods at different moments.
 

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish

CALL OR TEXT 988

Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
• Talking about being a burden to others
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
• Sleeping too little or too much
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
• Extreme mood swings

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• Bruises, welts, or other injuries without plausible explanation
• Injuries with a pattern that appears to be caused by something such as an object or hand
• A child that is fearful of returning home
• Frequent injuries
• Watchful and alert as if waiting for abuse to occur

• Poor hygiene or clothing that is consistently torn, damaged or inappropriate
• A child that is unsupervised or left alone in unsafe situations
• Lack of food
• A child that appears thin or malnourished
• A young child left unsupervised or alone

*This list is not all inclusive, and signs of abuse and neglect may be present in the absence of abuse or neglect.