Call 911. If it isn't safe to speak, text 911 in many areas.
You are not alone.
Whether you're planning to leave, already have, or aren't sure yet — B.E.A.M. is here to walk with you. Every conversation is confidential and at your pace.
Shelter Guidance
We help you understand local shelter options, transportation logistics, what to bring, and what happens next. If shelter isn't the right fit, we'll explore alternatives with you.
Safety Planning
A safety plan is personal. We'll walk through documents, codes, escape routes, and digital safety — for staying, leaving, or after leaving.
What to Expect
Reaching out doesn't commit you to any action. We listen first. Then we share options and connect you with trusted resources at your pace.
24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential support — available anytime, in over 200 languages.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) · Chat at thehotline.org
How to reach out safely
If someone may be monitoring your device, take a few quick precautions before reaching out. Your safety comes first.
- Use a device you trust. A friend's phone, a work computer, or a library computer may be safer than a shared home device.
- Browse privately. Open an incognito or private window and close it when you're done.
- Clear your history. Delete calls, texts, browsing history, and any saved contact names you don't want someone else to see.
- Be cautious with email. Abusers can access email accounts. Consider creating a new email account on a safe device and only checking it away from home.
- Use the Quick Exit button. The red button in the top-right corner instantly redirects this page to weather.com.
If it isn't safe to call from your own phone
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential support 24/7. You can call, text, or chat from any safe device.