IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER,
DIAL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES.

To speak anonymously with a compassionate, non-judgmental crisis counselor 24/7, individuals facing honor violence and forced marriage can now
text HELLO to 741-741. Texts are private and secure.

 


 

Our supporters’ messages of encouragement for individuals suffering honor violence and abuse



 
 

Our supporters’ messages of encouragement for individuals suffering honor violence and abuse



 
 
 

For a national and state-by-state guide of resources where you can go for help, please see our Resource Directory.

Resource Directory (PDF)



The US Department of State’s highest priority overseas is the protection and welfare of US citizens. If you or someone you know is a US citizen and could be or has been a victim of forced marriage overseas, please call the US Embassy/Consulate nearest you.

You can also call the Department of State at 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except US federal holidays). For further information and local embassy and consulate contact details, please refer to the Country Specific Information section on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.


Bureau of Consular Affairs



If you or someone you know is at risk from honor violence, empower yourself to stay safe with our Know Your Rights brochure.


Know Your Rights Brochure

For a national and state-by-state guide of resources where you can go for help, please see our Resource Directory.

Resource Directory (PDF)



The US Department of State’s highest priority overseas is the protection and welfare of US citizens. If you or someone you know is a US citizen and could be or has been a victim of forced marriage overseas, please call the US Embassy/Consulate nearest you.

You can also call the Department of State at 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except US federal holidays). For further information and local embassy and consulate contact details, please refer to the Country Specific Information section on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.


Bureau of Consular Affairs



If you or someone you know is at risk from honor violence, empower yourself to stay safe with our Know Your Rights brochure.


Know Your Rights Brochure