Free domestic violence and emotional abuse hotlines in Oregon

Find support for abuse and domestic violence from a hotline in Oregon, United States

Domestic abuse is any action intended to control or keep power over a spouse, partner, family member, or girlfriend/boyfriend. The abuse may take the form of something physical, or it may be emotional, verbal, sexual, or financial. You might feel threatened, controlled, or belittled.

If you are experiencing abuse or domestic violence, you do not have to deal with this on your own. Staff from 5 hotlines that support people experiencing abuse and domestic violence in Oregon, United States can help. Contact them if these signs of abuse sound familiar:

• Your partner/family member blames you for how they behave
• Your partner/family member has told you they will commit suicide if you leave
• Your devices are being monitored or tracked by a partner/family member
• Being forced to have unsafe sex
• You are being threatened that your children will be taken away from you
• Any form of physical harm (hitting, slapping, strangling, kicking, burning, cutting)
• You are embarrassed for your close ones to see how your partner/family member treats you
• You feel threatened all the time

You might feel completely alone if you are a victim of abuse and domestic violence. Many people in your position tend to hide what they are experiencing. However, know that it is nothing to be ashamed of. The abuse and everything about it is absolutely not your fault.

There is no universal recipe for setting free from abuse and domestic violence. However, know that many women, children, and men in Oregon, United States have made it. The first step in the process is opening up to a trusted and understanding person. Then, you can find your way out.

Consider contacting a hotline in Oregon, United States right away for free, private help with abuse and domestic violence.