Domestic Violence Support
OUR BEACON SHINES oN THE DARKEST NIGHTS
If you or someone you know is in a relationship that doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't. The first step is the biggest, but it is also the simplest: pick up the phone and call us. We understand if you're apprehensive. We understand if you're afraid. But it's a phone call; it's not a commitment. Tell us what is happening between you and your partner. Be honest with us. Be honest with yourself. We will listen to everything you have to say, and advise you on your best options.
No matter what the final outcome, we realize this is a very painful time for you. But you don't need to go through it alone. Please know we are ready, able, and willing to help you. Right now. So please, help us help you. Make this phone call.
YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline
Ohio Domestic Violence Hotline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Dating Abuse Resources for Teens
* Depending on your location, dialing a '1' may not be necessary.
GREEN Flags
You are in a HEALTHY relationship if your partner:
- Views you as an equal
- Respects you and treats you fairly
- Makes you feel safe—emotionally and physically
- Listens to you
- Discusses disagreements peacefully
- Allows the relationship to go at your pace
- Values your opinions
- Acts as a positive role model to those important to you
- Communicates openly and honestly
- Supports your goals in life
- Makes family and money decisions together with you
- Compromises
- Has a positive image of family
- Makes your friends and family feel comfortable
- Trusts you
RED Flags
You are in an UNHEALTHY relationship if your partner:
- Gets jealous easily
- Throws objects at you, or destroys your property
- Asks you to account for every minute of your day
- Restrains you
- Threatens to hurt you, your loved ones, or your pets
- Tries to manipulate you with lies or promises
- Makes decisions for you
- Threatens to force you to have sex
- Makes you feel you don't have the right to say "no" or disagree
- Isolates you from family, friends, work, or school
- Controls all of the money
- Scares you with weapons
- Gets more belligerent or abusive with drugs/alcohol'
- Doesn't trust you