Domestic Violence Resources in Wisconsin

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence in Wisconsin, help is available right now — and you do not have to navigate it alone. Whether you need emergency shelter tonight, a safety plan, legal protection, or longer-term support to rebuild your life, trained advocates across Wisconsin can connect you to local programs at no cost. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) is available 24/7 and is confidential; advocates there can help you locate Wisconsin-specific shelters and services no matter where in the state you are.

Wisconsin's network of domestic violence programs is coordinated in part through the End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin coalition, which connects survivors to member programs offering shelter, advocacy, counseling, and legal assistance throughout all 72 counties. Because local program names and availability change, the fastest way to find what is open near you is to call 2-1-1 (dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211) — Wisconsin's free, confidential statewide helpline that operates around the clock and maintains a real-time database of local resources including shelter beds, food pantries, and transportation help.

Survivors often need support beyond immediate safety — including food, healthcare, housing, and income. Many Wisconsin survivors qualify for state and federal benefit programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and Wisconsin's emergency rental and energy assistance programs. An advocate at a local domestic violence program or a call to 2-1-1 can help you apply for those benefits quickly, even if you have recently left your home.