16 Resources
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs — LGBTQ+ specific intimate partner violence resources. Useful for survivors whose abuser uses outing, dead-naming, or family-rejection threats as control tactics. Crisis lines are 24/7, free, confidential — counselors are trained on LGBTQ+ IPV specifically. Identity-based abuse (outing, dead-naming, withholding hormones) is specifically named in LGBTQ+ DV training curricula. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and the people supporting them.
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24/7 LGBTQ+ specific violence support hotline 212-714-1141. Free, confidential, multilingual. A starting point for safety planning that accounts for LGBTQ+-specific risk patterns. Most LGBTQ+ DV programs offer free legal help with protection orders, housing transitions, and custody. Protection orders work the same for LGBTQ+ relationships; civil court issues them regardless of marriage status. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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1-800-799-SAFE — 24/7 confidential help including LGBTQ+ inclusive support and safety planning. Relevant for survivors with HIV+ status whose abuser threatens to disclose to employers, family, or immigration. Most LGBTQ+ DV programs offer free legal help with protection orders, housing transitions, and custody. Same-sex IPV often gets mis-categorized as 'mutual combat' by police unfamiliar with abuse dynamics; LGBTQ+-trained responders fix this. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+...
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1-866-331-9474 — free 24/7 dating abuse support for young people including LGBTQ+ youth. Worth contacting if a provider refused you DV services because the abuser was the same gender. Safety planning happens in 30–60 min sessions and is tailored to the relationship and threats you're facing. Same-sex IPV often gets mis-categorized as 'mutual combat' by police unfamiliar with abuse dynamics; LGBTQ+-trained responders fix this. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and the people supporting...
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Survivor-led DV organization supporting LGBTQ+, SM, and polyamorous communities. Hotline 617-742-4911. For LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence — same-sex couples, trans and nonbinary survivors, queer relationships of any shape. Most LGBTQ+ DV programs offer free legal help with protection orders, housing transitions, and custody. Same-sex IPV often gets mis-categorized as 'mutual combat' by police unfamiliar with abuse dynamics; LGBTQ+-trained responders fix this. Free service; donations...
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1-800-656-HOPE — Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network 24/7 support hotline for survivors. Worth contacting if a provider refused you DV services because the abuser was the same gender. Crisis lines are 24/7, free, confidential — counselors are trained on LGBTQ+ IPV specifically. Identity-based abuse (outing, dead-naming, withholding hormones) is specifically named in LGBTQ+ DV training curricula. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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National organization supporting trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary survivors of violence. A starting point for safety planning that accounts for LGBTQ+-specific risk patterns. Therapy groups for LGBTQ+ DV survivors are usually free, meet weekly, and meet either in person or online. LGBTQ+ IPV rates equal or exceed straight rates — but only ~30% of survivors access mainstream services because of past discrimination. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Searchable database of every DV shelter in the US — filter for LGBTQ+ inclusive programs. A starting point for safety planning that accounts for LGBTQ+-specific risk patterns. Safety planning happens in 30–60 min sessions and is tailored to the relationship and threats you're facing. Same-sex IPV often gets mis-categorized as 'mutual combat' by police unfamiliar with abuse dynamics; LGBTQ+-trained responders fix this. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and the people supporting them.
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DC-based bilingual LGBTQ+ services including DV support (legacy organization). Worth contacting if a provider refused you DV services because the abuser was the same gender. Therapy groups for LGBTQ+ DV survivors are usually free, meet weekly, and meet either in person or online. LGBTQ+ IPV rates equal or exceed straight rates — but only ~30% of survivors access mainstream services because of past discrimination. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and allies.
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CUAV — San Francisco LGBTQ+ violence prevention and survivor support. Worth contacting if a provider refused you DV services because the abuser was the same gender. Shelter access for LGBTQ+ survivors is available in most cities — call ahead to confirm welcoming policies. Identity-based abuse (outing, dead-naming, withholding hormones) is specifically named in LGBTQ+ DV training curricula. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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NRCDV resources including LGBTQ+ survivor needs and culturally specific support. For LGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence — same-sex couples, trans and nonbinary survivors, queer relationships of any shape. Most LGBTQ+ DV programs offer free legal help with protection orders, housing transitions, and custody. Identity-based abuse (outing, dead-naming, withholding hormones) is specifically named in LGBTQ+ DV training curricula. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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Working with criminal and civil court systems on domestic violence response. Worth contacting if a provider refused you DV services because the abuser was the same gender. Most LGBTQ+ DV programs offer free legal help with protection orders, housing transitions, and custody. Same-sex IPV often gets mis-categorized as 'mutual combat' by police unfamiliar with abuse dynamics; LGBTQ+-trained responders fix this. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and allies.
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NNEDV — national coalition of state DV coalitions. Relevant for survivors with HIV+ status whose abuser threatens to disclose to employers, family, or immigration. Shelter access for LGBTQ+ survivors is available in most cities — call ahead to confirm welcoming policies. Same-sex IPV often gets mis-categorized as 'mutual combat' by police unfamiliar with abuse dynamics; LGBTQ+-trained responders fix this. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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NYC-based national leader in DV and crime victim services. A starting point for safety planning that accounts for LGBTQ+-specific risk patterns. Safety planning happens in 30–60 min sessions and is tailored to the relationship and threats you're facing. LGBTQ+ IPV rates equal or exceed straight rates — but only ~30% of survivors access mainstream services because of past discrimination. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.
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Legal information for survivors of abuse including LGBTQ+ specific resources. Worth contacting if a provider refused you DV services because the abuser was the same gender. Shelter access for LGBTQ+ survivors is available in most cities — call ahead to confirm welcoming policies. The Network/La Red and NCAVP are national networks specializing in LGBTQ+ IPV — they refer to local programs. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and the people supporting them.
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Resources for trans and intersex survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Useful for survivors whose abuser uses outing, dead-naming, or family-rejection threats as control tactics. Crisis lines are 24/7, free, confidential — counselors are trained on LGBTQ+ IPV specifically. LGBTQ+ IPV rates equal or exceed straight rates — but only ~30% of survivors access mainstream services because of past discrimination. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and allies.
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