Department Of Defense (DOD) Safe Helpline | Rape, Abuse And Incest National Network
1220 L Street Northwest, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
Not Applicable.
Eligibility
Serves sexual assault survivors in the military.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(877) 995-5247
Voice·
voice | Department of Defense (DOD) Safe Helpline
Languages
None.
Application process
Assistance provided through four (4) methods:
1) Online Helpline:
- Visit the website on www.SafeHelpline.org and click on the "Live Chat" button.
- Call the Department of Defense (DOD) Safe Helpline. Helpline staff can transfer callers to installation/base Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs)/Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Coordinators, Military OneSource, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and civilian sexual assault service providers. The phone number is the same in the United States (US) and worldwide via the Defense Switched Network (DSN).
- Download the Safe Helpline Mobile App for iOS or Android.
- Visit the website on www.safehelpline.org/safe-helproom.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
United States
Provides sexual assault survivors in the military with free, confidential services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via website, telephone, online chat, or app.
Last assured
06/04/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Rape, Abuse And Incest National Network
Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Educates the public about sexual assault. Leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to sexual assault survivors and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
