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322							<h4 class="connect1-title -t:5">Connect with a Live Advocate</h4>
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324																									<li >
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348			href="sms:88788?&body=START" 
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366			href="https://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help#CallorChatOnline" 
367			target="" 
368			class="-t:5"
369							toggle="#confirm//+" confirm
370								>
371						StrongHearts 					</a>
372		 <small><strong>844.762.8483</strong> | Helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives</small>
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374																								<li>
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376			href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/get-relationship-help-24-7-365/" 
377			target="" 
378			class="-t:5"
379								>
380						National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 					</a>
381		 <small><strong>866.331.9474</strong> | For young people experiencing abuse or curious about healthy relationships</small>
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386			target="" 
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390						The Deaf Hotline 					</a>
391		 <small><strong>Video phone: 855.812.1001</strong> | Helpline for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing</small>
392							</li>
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394					</div>
395	</div>
396				<div class="drop1-main">
397									<h3 class="subtitle3">
398																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
399					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
400					<i class="loader1 "></i>
401					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"></noscript>
402									</span>
403													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon</figcaption>
404			
405												<span>Need help now? <strong>We're here for you.</strong></span>
406					</h3>
407													<div class="sublinks1">
408						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c2">
409																<div class="sublinks1-group">
410													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
411					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
412																<a 
413			href="https://ruth.thehotline.org" 
414			target="" 
415			class="-as:4"
416								>
417						A.I. Chat Bot 					</a>
418													</h5>
419											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Our domestic violence informed compassionate A.I. chat, Ruth, can help when you're unable to reach a live advocate. To speak to a live person, call, chat, or text a live advocate.</p>
420														</div>
421											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
422					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
423																<a 
424			href="https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/" 
425			target="" 
426			class="-as:4"
427								>
428						Plan for Safety 					</a>
429													</h5>
430											<p class="sublinks1-intro">
430Tools to help you stay safer</p>
431														</div>
432											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
433					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
434																<a 
435			href="https://www.thehotline.org/what-to-expect-when-you-contact-us/" 
436			target="" 
437			class="-as:4"
438								>
439						Hotline Services 					</a>
440													</h5>
441											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Advocates can provide support, crisis intervention, education about domestic violence, and community resources and referrals. The Hotline does not provide direct financial assistance to individuals (such as cash support, hotel vouchers, transportation vouchers, etc.) The Hotline can connect you with community resources that may be able to support these needs.</p>
442														</div>
443						</div>
444																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
445													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
446					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
447													Local Providers											</h5>
448																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
449																							<li>			<a 
450			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=shelter" 
451			target="" 
452			class=""
453								>
454						Shelters 					</a>
455		</li>
456																							<li>			<a 
457			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=legal" 
458			target="" 
459			class=""
460								>
461						Legal Help 					</a>
462		</li>
463																							<li>			<a 
464			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=finance" 
465			target="" 
466			class=""
467								>
468						Financial Aid 					</a>
469		</li>
470																							<li>			<a 
471			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=health" 
472			target="" 
473			class=""
474								>
475						Counseling 					</a>
476		</li>
477																							<li>			<a 
478			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/state-domestic-violence-coalitions/" 
479			target="" 
480			class=""
481								>
482						State Coalitions 					</a>
483		</li>
484																							<li>			<a 
485			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/healthcare-and-abuse/" 
486			target="" 
487			class=""
488								>
489						Low and No Cost Health Care 					</a>
490		</li>
491																							<li>			<a 
492			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/" 
493			target="" 
494			class=""
495								>
496						All Local Help 					</a>
497		</li>
498													</ul>
499									</div>
500						</div>
501														</div>
502					</div>
503							</div>
504		</div>
505	</div>
506		<div class="drop1 -full" id="LearnAboutAbuse" x-show="drop == 2">
507		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
508		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
509						<div class="drop1-main">
510									<h3 class="subtitle3">
511																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
512					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
513					<i class="loader1 "></i>
514					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"></noscript>
515									</span>
516													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon</figcaption>
517			
518												<span>Learning about abuse <strong>is an important step.</strong></span>
519					</h3>
520													<div class="sublinks1">
521						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
522																<div class="sublinks1-group">
523													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
524					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
525													Understanding Relationship Abuse											</h5>
526																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
527																							<li>			<a 
528			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/" 
529			target="" 
530			class=""
531								>
532						Warning Signs 					</a>
533		</li>
534																							<li>			<a 
535			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/" 
536			target="" 
537			class=""
538								>
539						Power and Control Wheel 					</a>
540		</li>
541																							<li>			<a 
542			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/why-do-people-abuse/" 
543			target="" 
544			class=""
545								>
546						Why People Abuse 					</a>
547		</li>
548													</ul>
549									</div>
550						</div>
551																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
552													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
553					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
554													Support Someone Else Experiencing Abuse											</h5>
555																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
556																							<li>			<a 
557			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/talk-about-abuse/" 
558			target="" 
559			class=""
560								>
561						Start a Conversation 					</a>
562		</li>
563																							<li>			<a 
564			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/ways-to-support-a-domestic-violence-survivor/" 
565			target="" 
566			class=""
567								>
568						Ways to Support 					</a>
569		</li>
570													</ul>
571									</div>
572						</div>
573																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
574													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
575					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
576													Abuse in Underserved Populations											</h5>
577																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
578																							<li>			<a 
579			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-deaf-communities/" 
580			target="" 
581			class=""
582								>
583						Deaf, DeafBlind, HoH 					</a>
584		</li>
585																							<li>			<a 
586			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-native-american-alaska-native-communities/" 
587			target="" 
588			class=""
589								>
590						Abuse in Native Communities 					</a>
591		</li>
592													</ul>
593									</div>
594						</div>
595																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
596													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
597					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
598													For Those Causing Harm											</h5>
599																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
600																							<li>			<a 
601			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/is-change-possible-in-an-abuser/" 
602			target="" 
603			class=""
604								>
605						Is Change Possible? 					</a>
606		</li>
607																							<li>			<a 
608			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/am-i-hurting-my-partner/" 
609			target="" 
610			class=""
611								>
612						Am I Hurting My Partner? 					</a>
613		</li>
614													</ul>
615									</div>
616						</div>
617																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
618													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
619					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
620													More Info on Relationship Abuse											</h5>
621																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
622																							<li>			<a 
623			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/" 
624			target="" 
625			class=""
626								>
627						Domestic Violence Statistics 					</a>
628		</li>
629																							<li>			<a 
630			href="https://www.thehotline.org/take-a-survey/" 
631			target="" 
632			class=""
633								>
634						Take a Survey 					</a>
635		</li>
636													</ul>
637									</div>
638						</div>
639														</div>
640					</div>
641							</div>
642		</div>
643	</div>
644		<div class="drop1 -full" id="GetInvolved" x-show="drop == 3">
645		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
646		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
647						<div class="drop1-main">
648									<h3 class="subtitle3">
649																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
650					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
651					<i class="loader1 "></i>
652					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."></noscript>
653									</span>
654													<figcaption class="sr-only">Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it.</figcaption>
655			
656												<span>Make an impact. <strong>Empower Survivors.</strong></span>
657					</h3>
658													<div class="sublinks1">
659						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
660																<div class="sublinks1-group">
661													<div class="sublinks1-entry -boxed">
662					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
663													Donate											</h5>
664																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
665																							<li>			<a 
666			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-now/" 
667			target="" 
668			class=""
669								>
670						Give Today 					</a>
671		</li>
672																							<li>			<a 
673			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-monthly/" 
674			target="" 
675			class=""
676								>
677						Monthly Giving 					</a>
678		</li>
679																							<li>			<a 
680			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-in-honor/" 
681			target="" 
682			class=""
683								>
684						Give in Honor 					</a>
685		</li>
686																							<li>			<a 
687			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/more-ways-to-give/" 
688			target="" 
689			class=""
690								>
691						More Ways to Give 					</a>
692		</li>
693																							<li>			<a 
694			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-councils" 
695			target="" 
696			class=""
697								>
698						Regional Advisory Councils 					</a>
699		</li>
700													</ul>
701									</div>
702						</div>
703																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
704													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
705					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
706													DVBeds											</h5>
707																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
708																							<li>			<a 
709			href="https://www.thehotline.org/dvbeds/" 
710			target="" 
711			class=""
712								>
713						DVBeds: Free, Real-Time Bed Availability 					</a>
714		</li>
715													</ul>
716									</div>
717											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
718					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
719													Events											</h5>
720																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
721																							<li>			<a 
722			href="https://www.thehotline.org/2026-national-conference-on-domestic-violence-recap/" 
723			target="" 
724			class=""
725								>
726						National Conference on Domestic Violence 					</a>
727		</li>
728																					</ul>
729									</div>
730											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
731					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
732													Trainings											</h5>
733																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
734																							<li>			<a 
735			href="https://www.thehotline.org/the-hotline-trainings/" 
736			target="" 
737			class=""
738								>
739						Self-Paced Training 					</a>
740		</li>
741													</ul>
742									</div>
743						</div>
744																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
745													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
746					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
747													Take Action											</h5>
748																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
749																							<li>			<a 
750			href="https://www.thehotlineactioncenter.org/" 
751			target="" 
752			class=""
753							toggle="#confirm//+" confirm
754								>
755						Our Action Center 					</a>
756		</li>
757																							<li>			<a 
758			href="https://act.thehotline.org/a/signup" 
759			target="" 
760			class=""
761								>
762						Sign Up to Receive Alerts 					</a>
763		</li>
764																							<li>			<a 
765			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/volunteer/" 
766			target="" 
767			class=""
768								>
769						Volunteer 					</a>
770		</li>
771													</ul>
772									</div>
773						</div>
774																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
775													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
776					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
777													Stakeholder Information											</h5>
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1213																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
1214					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
1215					<i class="loader1 "></i>
1216					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-help.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon"></noscript>
1217									</span>
1218													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline get help icon</figcaption>
1219			
1220												<span>Need help now? <strong>We're here for you.</strong></span>
1221					</h3>
1222													<div class="sublinks1">
1223						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c2">
1224																<div class="sublinks1-group">
1225													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1226					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1227																<a 
1228			href="https://ruth.thehotline.org" 
1229			target="" 
1230			class="-as:4"
1231								>
1232						A.I. Chat Bot 					</a>
1233													</h5>
1234											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Our domestic violence informed compassionate A.I. chat, Ruth, can help when you're unable to reach a live advocate. To speak to a live person, call, chat, or text a live advocate.</p>
1235														</div>
1236											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1237					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1238																<a 
1239			href="https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/" 
1240			target="" 
1241			class="-as:4"
1242								>
1243						Plan for Safety 					</a>
1244													</h5>
1245											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Tools to help you stay safer</p>
1246														</div>
1247											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1248					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1249																<a 
1250			href="https://www.thehotline.org/what-to-expect-when-you-contact-us/" 
1251			target="" 
1252			class="-as:4"
1253								>
1254						Hotline Services 					</a>
1255													</h5>
1256											<p class="sublinks1-intro">Advocates can provide support, crisis intervention, education about domestic violence, and community resources and referrals. The Hotline does not provide direct financial assistance to individuals (such as cash support, hotel vouchers, transportation vouchers, etc.) The Hotline can connect you with community resources that may be able to support these needs.</p>
1257														</div>
1258						</div>
1259																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1260													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1261					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1262													Local Providers											</h5>
1263																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1264																							<li>			<a 
1265			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-prov
1265iders/?service=shelter" 
1266			target="" 
1267			class=""
1268								>
1269						Shelters 					</a>
1270		</li>
1271																							<li>			<a 
1272			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=legal" 
1273			target="" 
1274			class=""
1275								>
1276						Legal Help 					</a>
1277		</li>
1278																							<li>			<a 
1279			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=finance" 
1280			target="" 
1281			class=""
1282								>
1283						Financial Aid 					</a>
1284		</li>
1285																							<li>			<a 
1286			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/?service=health" 
1287			target="" 
1288			class=""
1289								>
1290						Counseling 					</a>
1291		</li>
1292																							<li>			<a 
1293			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/state-domestic-violence-coalitions/" 
1294			target="" 
1295			class=""
1296								>
1297						State Coalitions 					</a>
1298		</li>
1299																							<li>			<a 
1300			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/healthcare-and-abuse/" 
1301			target="" 
1302			class=""
1303								>
1304						Low and No Cost Health Care 					</a>
1305		</li>
1306																							<li>			<a 
1307			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/directory-of-local-providers/" 
1308			target="" 
1309			class=""
1310								>
1311						All Local Help 					</a>
1312		</li>
1313													</ul>
1314									</div>
1315						</div>
1316														</div>
1317					</div>
1318							</div>
1319		</div>
1320	</div>
1321					</div>
1322							<div class="sidenav1-tab" x-show="drop == 2">
1323					<p class="sidenav1-back -t:4">
1324						<a href="#sidenav" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-angle-left"></i> <span>Learn About Abuse</span></a>
1325					</p>
1326						<div class="drop1 -full" id="MobileLearnAboutAbuse" x-show="drop == 2">
1327		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
1328		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
1329						<div class="drop1-main">
1330									<h3 class="subtitle3">
1331																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
1332					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
1333					<i class="loader1 "></i>
1334					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-resources.svg" alt="The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon"></noscript>
1335									</span>
1336													<figcaption class="sr-only">The National Domestic Violence Hotline resources icon</figcaption>
1337			
1338												<span>Learning about abuse <strong>is an important step.</strong></span>
1339					</h3>
1340													<div class="sublinks1">
1341						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
1342																<div class="sublinks1-group">
1343													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1344					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1345													Understanding Relationship Abuse											</h5>
1346																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1347																							<li>			<a 
1348			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/" 
1349			target="" 
1350			class=""
1351								>
1352						Warning Signs 					</a>
1353		</li>
1354																							<li>			<a 
1355			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/power-and-control/" 
1356			target="" 
1357			class=""
1358								>
1359						Power and Control Wheel 					</a>
1360		</li>
1361																							<li>			<a 
1362			href="https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/why-do-people-abuse/" 
1363			target="" 
1364			class=""
1365								>
1366						Why People Abuse 					</a>
1367		</li>
1368													</ul>
1369									</div>
1370						</div>
1371																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1372													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1373					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1374													Support Someone Else Experiencing Abuse											</h5>
1375																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1376																							<li>			<a 
1377			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/talk-about-abuse/" 
1378			target="" 
1379			class=""
1380								>
1381						Start a Conversation 					</a>
1382		</li>
1383																							<li>			<a 
1384			href="https://www.thehotline.org/support-others/ways-to-support-a-domestic-violence-survivor/" 
1385			target="" 
1386			class=""
1387								>
1388						Ways to Support 					</a>
1389		</li>
1390													</ul>
1391									</div>
1392						</div>
1393																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1394													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1395					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1396													Abuse in Underserved Populations											</h5>
1397																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1398																							<li>			<a 
1399			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-deaf-communities/" 
1400			target="" 
1401			class=""
1402								>
1403						Deaf, DeafBlind, HoH 					</a>
1404		</li>
1405																							<li>			<a 
1406			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-native-american-alaska-native-communities/" 
1407			target="" 
1408			class=""
1409								>
1410						Abuse in Native Communities 					</a>
1411		</li>
1412													</ul>
1413									</div>
1414						</div>
1415																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1416													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1417					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1418													For Those Causing Harm											</h5>
1419																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1420																							<li>			<a 
1421			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/is-change-possible-in-an-abuser/" 
1422			target="" 
1423			class=""
1424								>
1425						Is Change Possible? 					</a>
1426		</li>
1427																							<li>			<a 
1428			href="https://www.thehotline.org/resources/am-i-hurting-my-partner/" 
1429			target="" 
1430			class=""
1431								>
1432						Am I Hurting My Partner? 					</a>
1433		</li>
1434													</ul>
1435									</div>
1436						</div>
1437																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1438													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1439					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1440													More Info on Relationship Abuse											</h5>
1441																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1442																							<li>			<a 
1443			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/" 
1444			target="" 
1445			class=""
1446								>
1447						Domestic Violence Statistics 					</a>
1448		</li>
1449																							<li>			<a 
1450			href="https://www.thehotline.org/take-a-survey/" 
1451			target="" 
1452			class=""
1453								>
1454						Take a Survey 					</a>
1455		</li>
1456													</ul>
1457									</div>
1458						</div>
1459														</div>
1460					</div>
1461							</div>
1462		</div>
1463	</div>
1464					</div>
1465							<div class="sidenav1-tab" x-show="drop == 3">
1466					<p class="sidenav1-back -t:4">
1467						<a href="#sidenav" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-angle-left"></i> <span>Get Involved</span></a>
1468					</p>
1469						<div class="drop1 -full" id="MobileGetInvolved" x-show="drop == 3">
1470		<a href="./#" class="drop1-close" @click.prevent="drop = false"><i class="icon-close"></i></a>
1471		<div class="drop1-wrap -contain">
1472						<div class="drop1-main">
1473									<h3 class="subtitle3">
1474																					<span class="img1 -straight"  style="--r: 0.859375" >
1475					<img class="lazyload" data-src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."  data-srcset="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg 128w" data-sizes="auto" />
1476					<i class="loader1 "></i>
1477					<noscript><img src="https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/media/2025/04/the-hotline-get-involved.svg" alt="Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it."></noscript>
1478									</span>
1479													<figcaption class="sr-only">Illustration of a hand with a love-heart floating above it.</figcaption>
1480			
1481												<span>Make an impact. <strong>Empower Survivors.</strong></span>
1482					</h3>
1483													<div class="sublinks1">
1484						<div class="sublinks1-wrap -c5">
1485																<div class="sublinks1-group">
1486													<div class="sublinks1-entry -boxed">
1487					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1488													Donate											</h5>
1489																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1490																							<li>			<a 
1491			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-now/" 
1492			target="" 
1493			class=""
1494								>
1495						Give Today 					</a>
1496		</li>
1497																							<li>			<a 
1498			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-monthly/" 
1499			target="" 
1500			class=""
1501								>
1502						Monthly Giving 					</a>
1503		</li>
1504																							<li>			<a 
1505			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/give-in-honor/" 
1506			target="" 
1507			class=""
1508								>
1509						Give in Honor 					</a>
1510		</li>
1511																							<li>			<a 
1512			href="https://www.thehotline.org/donate/more-ways-to-give/" 
1513			target="" 
1514			class=""
1515								>
1516						More Ways to Give 					</a>
1517		</li>
1518																							<li>			<a 
1519			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/regional-advisory-councils" 
1520			target="" 
1521			class=""
1522								>
1523						Regional Advisory Councils 					</a>
1524		</li>
1525													</ul>
1526									</div>
1527						</div>
1528																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1529													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1530					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1531													DVBeds											</h5>
1532																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1533																							<li>			<a 
1534			href="https://www.thehotline.org/dvbeds/" 
1535			target="" 
1536			class=""
1537								>
1538						DVBeds: Free, Real-Time Bed Availability 					</a>
1539		</li>
1540													</ul>
1541									</div>
1542											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1543					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1544													Events											</h5>
1545																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1546																							<li>			<a 
1547			href="https://www.thehotline.org/2026-national-conference-on-domestic-violence-recap/" 
1548			target="" 
1549			class=""
1550								>
1551						National Conference on Domestic Violence 					</a>
1552		</li>
1553																					</ul>
1554									</div>
1555											<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1556					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1557													Trainings											</h5>
1558																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1559																							<li>			<a 
1560			href="https://www.thehotline.org/the-hotline-trainings/" 
1561			target="" 
1562			class=""
1563								>
1564						Self-Paced Training 					</a>
1565		</li>
1566													</ul>
1567									</div>
1568						</div>
1569																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1570													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1571					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1572													Take Action											</h5>
1573																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1574																							<li>			<a 
1575			href="https://www.thehotlineactioncenter.org/" 
1576			target="" 
1577			class=""
1578							toggle="#confirm//+" confirm
1579								>
1580						Our Action Center 					</a>
1581		</li>
1582																							<li>			<a 
1583			href="https://act.thehotline.org/a/signup" 
1584			target="" 
1585			class=""
1586								>
1587						Sign Up to Receive Alerts 					</a>
1588		</li>
1589																							<li>			<a 
1590			href="https://www.thehotline.org/get-involved/volunteer/" 
1591			target="" 
1592			class=""
1593								>
1594						Volunteer 					</a>
1595		</li>
1596													</ul>
1597									</div>
1598						</div>
1599																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1600													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1601					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1602													Stakeholder Information											</h5>
1603																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1604																							<li>			<a 
1605			href="https://www.thehotline.org/about/" 
1606			target="" 
1607			class=""
1608								>
1609						About Us 					</a>
1610		</li>
1611																							<li>			<a 
1612			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/" 
1613			target="" 
1614			class=""
1615								>
1616						Insights & Resources 					</a>
1617		</li>
1618																							<li>			<a 
1619			href="https://www.thehotline.org/media-room/" 
1620			target="" 
1621			class=""
1622								>
1623						Media Room 					</a>
1624		</li>
1625																							<li>			<a 
1626			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/policies/" 
1627			target="" 
1628			class=""
1629								>
1630						Policies & Legislation  					</a>
1631		</li>
1632																							<li>			<a 
1633			href="https://www.thehotline.org/about/partners-and-sponsors/" 
1634			target="" 
1635			class=""
1636								>
1637						Partners & Sponsors 					</a>
1638		</li>
1639																							<li>			<a 
1640			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/research-and-surveys/" 
1641			target="" 
1642			class=""
1643								>
1644						Research & Surveys 					</a>
1645		</li>
1646																							<li>			<a 
1647			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/the-hotline-directory/" 
1648			target="" 
1649			class=""
1650								>
1651						Service Providers 					</a>
1652		</li>
1653																							<li>			<a 
1654			href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/download-and-request-materials/" 
1655			target="_blank" 
1656			class=""
1657								>
1658						Download and Request Materials 					</a>
1659		</li>
1660													</ul>
1661									</div>
1662						</div>
1663																	<div class="sublinks1-group">
1664													<div class="sublinks1-entry">
1665					<h5 class="sublinks1-title -as:4">
1666													Raise Awareness											</h5>
1667																<ul class="sublinks1-links">
1668																							<li>			<a 
1669			href="https://www.thehotline.org/remember-my-name/" 
1670			target="" 
1671			class=""
1672								>
1673						Remember My Name 					</a>
1674		</li>
1675																							<li>			<a 
1676			href="https://www.thehotline.org/social-media/" 
1677			target="" 
1678			class=""
1679								>
1680						Social Media Toolkits 					</a>
1681		</li>
1682																					</ul>
1683									</div>
1684						</div>
1685														</div>
1686					</div>
1687							</div>
1688		</div>
1689	</div>
1690					</div>
1691					</div>
1692	</div>
1693	
1694				<div role="region" aria-label="Services" class="cta1 -active">
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1696
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1698											<span class="cta1-line">
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1703
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1705											<span class="cta1-line">
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1707								<i class="icon-chat"></i>&nbsp;<strong>Chat</strong> <span class="cta1-trim">live now</span>							</a>	
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1719													<span class="cta1-line">
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1721									<i class="icon-ai"></i>&nbsp;<strong>AI</strong> Chat								</a>
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