Intimate Partner Violence

Physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse

Has your partner hurt you or tried to hurt you by hitting, kicking, or using other type of physical force?

Is your partner forcing or attempting to force you to engage in a sex act, sexual touching, or a non-physical sexual act (e.g., sexting) in situations when you do not or cannot give consent?

Does your partner use verbal and non-verbal communication with the intent of mentally or emotionally harming you or exerting control over you?

Do you fear for your safety due to a partner’s repeated, unwanted attention and contact?

Do you find yourself experiencing any of the following? Depression, Constant Anxiety, Panic attacks, Turning to alcohol or other drugs to cope, Feelings of self-harm, Feeling hopeless, Feeling fearful, Blaming self, Feeling anger, resentment, guilt or shame, or Unable to regulate your emotions.

You are not alone…This is not your fault

Helpful Resources (24/7)

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 800 779 7233 (SAFE) or ndvh@ndvh.org

TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or deafhelp@ndvh.org

http://thehotline.org

Love Is Respect www.loveisrespect.org 1-866-331-9474 TTY 1-866-331-8453 Text: LOVEIS to 22522

Chat online: www.loveisrespect.org

Behavioral Health Services - 508-477-6967

Mashpee Wampanoag Health Service Unit