National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic Violence · Maryland · Free

1-800-799-SAFE — 24/7 confidential help including LGBTQ+ inclusive support and safety planning. Useful for survivors whose abuser uses outing, dead-naming, or family-rejection threats as control tactics. Crisis lines are 24/7, free, confidential — counselors are trained on LGBTQ+ IPV specifically. Identity-based abuse (outing, dead-naming, withholding hormones) is specifically named in LGBTQ+ DV training curricula. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Maryland residents and allies.

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