If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence or abuse or being threatened, call this confidential crisis hotline (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week): 1-800-799-7233

Or visit this website for more information: www.thehotline.org

Safety Alert:
Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet usage might be monitored, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224. Users of web browser Microsoft Edge will be redirected to Google when clicking the “X” or “Escape” button.

To start making a safety plan to leave an abusive situation, download this custom 5-page plan and get help preparing to be safe now: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/DV_Safety_Plan.pdf

For more faith-based resources and information about addressing and preventing domestic violence from our church denomination, visit the ECC’s Resources from AVA (Advocates for Victims of Abuse): https://covchurch.org/abuse/

Further resources include:  

• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS):  https://www.dshs.wa.gov/report-abuse-and-neglect
• Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment:  https://www.childhelp.org/
• Follow-up Care: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/healthcare-professionals/gateway/clinical-resources/scan/patient-family-resources/ 
• Northwest Family Life: https://northwestfamilylife.org/