Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Branch
How to get help for Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, or Teen Dating Violence
The Injury and Violence Prevention Branch (IVPB) does not provide direct services for victims or perpetrators of violence. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Sexual Violence/Assault/Rape
Visit ValorUS (formerly CALCASA) to find the closest rape crisis center to you, and to get information on prevention resources related to healthy relationships and sexual violence.
If you have been raped or experienced sexual violence, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit the website to chat one-on-one with a trained support specialist, any time 24/7.
Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
If you are being abused, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
To find local domestic violence organizations close to you, visit California Partnership to End Domestic Violence or call 1-916-444-7163
To find state coalitions, national, teen, or LGBT specific organizations visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Teen Dating Violence
If you are a teen being abused call the National Teen Dating Helpline at 1-866-331-9474

