Statewide Hotline

You deserve safety and support.

If you’d like to talk with a trained advocate, free and confidential help is available at the Virginia Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline by call, text, or chat—no immediate crisis required. Whether the harm happened in the past or is happening now, we are here to listen, respect your choices, and connect you to local resources. Our Crisis Response Team includes multilingual and multicultural staff and volunteers.

Free. Confidential. 24/7/365.

Virginia Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Call an advocate: 1.800.838.8238 (interpretation available in 200+ languages)
  • Text an advocate: 804.793.9999
  • Chat with an advocate (works best on a computer or tablet)

PREA Reporting Hotline: 1.855.602.7001 (follow the prompts)

I am a friend, family member, or professional looking for resources.

Trained advocates at the Virginia Statewide Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotline are available to talk confidentially with anyone who wants support, no matter where you are in the process.

What can I expect?
Every situation is unique, and it can be difficult to talk about. Once you let us know it’s safe to talk, we’ll ask if you can tell us a little more about what’s going on. The choice of what and how much to share is up to you. People reach out at different times in their relationships, so advocates might ask questions about what options feel best for you. Together we can think through what’s most important and get you connected to resources that are the best fit.

Confidentiality is important. We do not record hotline calls and are not mandated reporters in Virginia. We do not share any information with others (like 911 or outside service providers) without your consent. Because we are a confidential hotline (with the ability for people to be anonymous) and want to uphold safety and security standards, advocates cannot confirm contacts, reach out to anyone without their consent, or be requested in court.

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) hotline is staffed by the statewide hotline. We provide emotional support, reporting services, and connections to advocates for hospital accompaniment. This is an option for adults in state facilities* who have or are experiencing sexual assault or sexual harassment while in the care of the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Are you a family member, friend, or loved one of someone who needs PREA help? Contact us.

Free. Confidential. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 365 days a year.

*Please note that local/regional jails and youth/young adult facilities often have direct relationships with their local sexual violence agency. We can help connect you to the appropriate resource.

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