Independence House Hotline:
800-439-6507
The Independence House hotline is staffed 24-hours a day, 7-days per week. Advocates provide immediate response to any physical or emotional crisis arising from abuse or sexual assault.
During office hours, individuals may also meet with advocates to discuss their circumstances and obtain resources that may be available to help.
Other Hotline Resources:
Safe Link is a Massachusetts state-wide 24 hour hotline providing local resource information including shelter availability. 1-877-785-2020, TTY: 877-521-2601
National Domestic Violence HOTLINE:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233), Text: START to 88788, TTY: 1-800-787-3224, Chat: TheHotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-656-4673
Love is Respect:
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474, TTY: 1-866-331-8453, Click here for live chat.
WomensLaw Email Hotline: in English and Spanish provides U.S.-based legal
information related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. All emails
are answered or reviewed by an attorney.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, Click here for online chat.
Disabled Abuse Hotline (800) 426-9009
Elder Abuse Hotline (800) 922-2275
Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) (800) 882-2003 TTY:(800) 872-0166 (MA only)
Parental Stress Hotline (800) 632-8188
National Parent & Youth Helpline Call or Text (855) 427-2736
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Samaritans on Cape Cod (Suicide Prevention) (800) 893-9900
Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF) Child-at-Risk Hotline (800) 792-5200