WHEN YOU NEED HELPDomestic Violence Hotlines

You should always call 911 in any life-threatening emergency. But there are other numbers you can call in situations that are less urgent. For example, you can call your local police department or sheriff’s office and ask for someone in its domestic violence unit.

Tennessee Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-356-6767

Counselors are available 24/7 to help you form a safety plan, point you towards the right places and agencies, or just listen.

Adult Protective Services: 1-888-277-8366
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/adults/adult-protective-services.html

This division of the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) helps elderly or disabled adults at risk for abuse or neglect who cannot protect themselves.

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-877-237-0004

Call this number to speak to a trained case manager who can use the information you provide to determine the severity of the situation and how best to intervene.

You may also want to contact your local Tennessee Department of Children’s Services office during normal business hours. You can find your local office at https://www.tn.gov/dcs/contact-us/regional-offices.html

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee: 615-333-5832
https://www.tncac.org

Child Advocacy Centers provide safe, child-friendly locations across Tennessee for helping children and families respond and recover from child abuse.

Child Support Program: 615-313-4880

Operated by TDHS, the Child Support Program can help you obtain child support for your children and establish paternity as needed. Call the number above and dial “7” for connection to the Child Support Office in your area.

Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program: 615-253-3043
https://sos.tn.gov/SafeAtHome

Safe at Home protects the confidentiality of a victim’s address on public records and provides an official substitute address. It keeps victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, or sexual offenses safe from abusers and offenders who might try to track them down.

Tennessee Department of Correction, Victim Services: 615-253-8145 or 615-253-8128
https://www.tn.gov/correction/redirect-agency-services/victim-services.html

Stay informed about your abuser’s status within the corrections system—incarceration status, parole hearing dates and decisions, release dates, etc.

Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole, Victim Services: 615-532-8112 or 866-795-7467
https://www.tn.gov/bop/about-us/divisions/bop-victim-services.html

The Board of Parole provides services to victims of crime (including domestic abuse) regarding their offenders’ parole status and offers other services to help with the effects of the crime they have experienced.

Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence: 615-386-9406
https://www.tncoalition.org

The Coalition offers information on shelters, emergency financial assistance, legal services, and batterers’ intervention programs.

National Center for Victims of Crime: 1-202-467-8700
http://victimsofcrime.org/home

This nationwide non-profit offers local assistance for victims of crime, information about crime and its effects, and resources to help victims rebuild their lives. Its Victim Connect service (https://victimconnect.org or 1-855-484-2846) offers confidential referrals for crime victims.