You are not alone.

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256-716-1000

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Whether you're in crisis right now or figuring out your next step, we're here.

Confidential support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and anyone who needs someone to talk to. Call HELPline anytime, day or night.

You don't have to qualify. You just have to reach out.

Our services are free and open to anyone in our community.

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HELPline
256-716-1000

Call for crisis counseling. Emergency domestic violence shelter. Forensic exams after sexual assault.

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Domestic violence survivor services

Emergency shelter, advocacy, legal help, and support — on your terms, at your pace.

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Sexual assault
survivor services

Confidential advocacy,
forensic exams, and support. No matter when it happened.

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211 resources
& referrals

Need food, shelter, utilities, or more? Dial 211. It’s a free, 24/7 connection to local help.

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Forensic nurse examiner training

Specialized medical exams
by trained forensic nurse examiners, with compassion
and care.

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Community Impact in North Alabama - 2025

16,790

HELPline
calls answered

140

Survivors sheltered

344

Sexual assault
forensic exams

104

Intimate partner
violence forensic exams

22,316

211 connections

This work is possible because of people like you.

Every call answered on HELPline, every night of safety at HOPE Place, every survivor who sits with a forensic nurse examiner after an assault. None of it happens without donors and volunteers in our community.