How many domestic violence resources are in Nevada?

Women's Corner tracks 18 domestic violence resources for women in Nevada.

Are domestic violence resources in Nevada free?

18 of the 18 listed domestic violence resources in Nevada are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Nevada have domestic violence resources?

Listings span cities including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Carson City, Pahrump.

What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Nevada?

Featured entries include National Domestic Violence Hotline, SafeNest — Las Vegas, Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence, S.A.F.E. House — Henderson, Shade Tree — Women's Shelter.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

8 of 18 Nevada domestic violence listings include phone numbers.

How do I get a restraining order?

Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).

Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.

Will the shelter take my kids?

Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.

Is the hotline really free and confidential?

Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.

Best Domestic Violence in Nevada — 18 resources

About Domestic Violence for Women

Domestic violence services for women are anchored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and a state coalition in every state coordinated through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). VAWA funds shelters, transitional housing, legal services, and immigration relief (U-visa, T-visa, VAWA self-petition). Survivors can obtain civil protective orders, address-confidentiality through state ACP programs, and victim advocates through local prosecutor offices. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and StrongHearts Native Helpline serve specific survivor populations. This directory includes hotlines, shelters, state DV coalitions, and protective order resources.

Domestic Violence in Nevada

Nevada family courts handle divorce, custody, and support, with Clark County (Las Vegas) operating the state's largest family court. The Child Support Enforcement Program operates under DWSS. Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, and North Las Vegas are the major metros. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Washoe Legal Services, and the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

18 Resources

1. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

Dial 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org from any Nevada phone or device to reach trained advocates 24/7. Advocates can warm-transfer Nevada callers to SafeNest, the Shade Tree, or other Nevada DV programs and help build a safety plan tailored to leaving in Las Vegas, Reno, or a rural county. Free and confidential in 200+ languages.

800-799-7233 · Statewide Phone Service · 24/7 · Visit Website

2. SafeNest — Las Vegas — Free

SafeNest is Southern Nevada's largest domestic-violence agency, running an emergency shelter (confidential location), a 24/7 crisis hotline, legal advocacy at Clark County Family Court, and counseling for survivors and their children. Call 702-646-4981 day or night; advocates can meet you at the Clark County Family Court TPO office to walk you through filing.

702-646-4981 · Las Vegas, NV (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

3. Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence — Free

NNADV is Nevada's statewide DV coalition, coordinating the 17 member shelters across Clark, Washoe, and rural Nevada and operating a 24/7 statewide hotline at 800-500-1556. NNADV can warm-transfer to whichever shelter has bed capacity tonight and is the right starting point if you are not sure which Nevada program serves your county.

800-500-1556 · Statewide Service · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

4. S.A.F.E. House — Henderson — Free

S.A.F.E. House serves Henderson and the southeast Las Vegas Valley with emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, and children's services for women fleeing abuse. Confidential location protects survivor safety. Call the 24/7 hotline at 702-564-3227 from any phone; advocates can meet you at Henderson Justice Court to file a TPO.

702-564-3227 · Henderson, NV (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

5. Shade Tree — Women's Shelter — Free

The Shade Tree at 1 W Owens Ave in North Las Vegas is one of the few Nevada shelters accepting women with adolescent sons and women with pets, with on-site veterinary care through its NOAH program. Walk-in intake is available 24/7. Call 702-385-0072 first when possible so staff can prepare a bed and meet you at the door.

702-385-0072 · 1 W Owens Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 · 24/7 · Visit Website

6. Nevada Legal Services — DV Protective Orders — Free

Nevada Legal Services at 530 S 6th St in downtown Las Vegas helps survivors prepare and file TPO and Extended Protection Order applications under NRS 33 at Clark County Family Court. Attorneys can also assist with related divorce and custody petitions. Call 702-386-0404 for intake; same-day TPO help is available on most weekday mornings.

702-386-0404 · 530 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Advocates to End Domestic Violence — Carson City — Free

AEDV is Carson City's domestic-violence agency, serving Carson, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties with emergency shelter, advocacy, and TPO assistance. Confidential location protects survivor safety. Call 775-883-7654 day or night; advocates can meet you at Carson City Justice Court for TPO filing.

775-883-7654 · Carson City, NV (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

8. Committee Against Domestic Violence — Pahrump — Free

No to Abuse / Committee Against Domestic Violence is the only DV agency serving rural Nye County from Pahrump, with shelter, advocacy, and counseling for women across an enormous service area including Beatty, Tonopah, and Amargosa Valley. Call the 24/7 hotline at 775-751-1118; staff can travel for outlying clients.

775-751-1118 · Pahrump, NV (confidential location) · 24/7 Hotline · Visit Website

9. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

1-800-799-SAFE connects Nevada callers to trained advocates 24/7 who can warm-transfer to SafeNest, the Shade Tree, NNADV, or any of the 17 Nevada DV shelters. Text START to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org for non-verbal contact when calling isn't safe. Free, confidential, and available in 200+ languages.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. Loveisrespect — Free

1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat at loveisrespect.org for 24/7 support tailored to teens and young adults experiencing dating abuse. Counselors can help young Nevada women understand a teen TPO under NRS 33.400 and connect with SafeNest or other local youth advocates.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. StrongHearts Native Helpline — Free

1-844-7NATIVE is a culturally appropriate DV and dating-violence helpline for Native women. Advocates understand the jurisdictional complexity faced by Nevada's 27 tribal nations, including Pyramid Lake Paiute, Walker River Paiute, and Duckwater Shoshone, and can route to Nevada tribal-court and BIA resources.

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12. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

NCADV is the coalition of state DV coalitions — including NNADV in Nevada. Their public site has safety-planning guides, federal-policy updates, and survivor stories. A useful resource for Nevada survivors preparing to leave who want to understand what to expect.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Futures Without Violence — Free

National nonprofit producing the evidence-based curricula that many Nevada DV programs use — including health-care-setting screening tools used at Sunrise Hospital and Renown Health, and trainings for law-enforcement and family-court professionals across Nevada.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. DomesticShelters.org — Free

Searchable database of every domestic-violence shelter and program in the US — including all 17 NNADV member programs across Nevada. Useful when you need to confirm a shelter's bed availability, current intake hours, or whether they accept pets or older sons before calling.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence — Free

API-GBV provides culturally specific resources for AAPI women experiencing violence, including language-access guidance for Nevada DV programs working with Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, and Pacific Islander survivors in Las Vegas and Reno.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Casa de Esperanza — Free

National Latina@ network mobilizing communities to end gender-based violence, with bilingual safety-planning resources useful for Nevada's substantial Spanish-speaking population. Their materials are widely used by SafeNest's Spanish-language advocates and by Nevada Immigration Coalition.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) — Free

DOJ OVW administers the Violence Against Women Act funding that supports SafeNest, NNADV, and other Nevada DV programs. Site explains VAWA self-petition and U-visa eligibility — useful for immigrant survivors in Nevada who fear that calling police will trigger immigration consequences.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

18. RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline — Free

1-800-656-HOPE — RAINN's 24/7 free confidential hotline for sexual-assault survivors. RAINN can warm-transfer Nevada callers to The Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas and to Crisis Call Center in Reno for in-person SANE-exam navigation and follow-up advocacy.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many domestic violence resources are in Nevada?: Women's Corner tracks 18 domestic violence resources for women in Nevada.
Are domestic violence resources in Nevada free?: 18 of the 18 listed domestic violence resources in Nevada are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Nevada have domestic violence resources?: Listings span cities including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Carson City, Pahrump.
What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Nevada?: Featured entries include National Domestic Violence Hotline, SafeNest — Las Vegas, Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence, S.A.F.E. House — Henderson, Shade Tree — Women's Shelter.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 8 of 18 Nevada domestic violence listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a restraining order?: Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.
Will the shelter take my kids?: Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.
Is the hotline really free and confidential?: Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.