The Network/La Red

The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender (LGBTQ+) folks, as well as folks in kink and polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner. We also offer information and support to friends, family, or co-workers on the issue of domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities. All hotline staff are trained in domestic violence, peer counseling, crisis intervention, and safety planning. You don’t have to leave or want to leave your relationship to get support. Free. 617-742-4911 (voice) • 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free)

The Network/La Red telephone support group specializes in serving adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender survivors of partner abuse. This group may fill in the gap for survivors who cannot attend an in-person support group for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to disability, illness, and geographic location, or the abuse itself. We are currently offering 2 support groups: LGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse group held in English LGBTQ+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) survivors of partner abuse group held in English Our support groups are held 3 to 4 times per year. Each cycle is made up of 8 weekly calls. Groups are generally held during weekdays and the time of groups is determined according to participant and staff availability.

If you are interested in participating in support group or have any questions, please call the TNLR Hotline at 800-832-1901. We’ll start with a conversation about your experiences of partner abuse, share our group guidelines, answer any questions you have, to make sure that the group feels like a good match for you and for us.