If you are someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. Locally, contact the Pee Dee Coalition’s 24-hour crisis line, (843) 669-4600, or 1-800-273-1820.
You can also visit www.domesticshelters.org to find shelters in your area. www.thehotline.org is the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which can help you plan for safety. You can text “START” to 88788 or call 800-799-SAFE (7233). The service is free and confidential.
Every contact with The Hotline is personal. Some people reach out to identify as survivors of abuse, some as concerned friends or family members, and some as abusive partners seeking to change themselves.