You Deserve to Feel Safe in Your Relationship
If you're noticing signs of harmful behavior from your partner or experiencing abuse, you're in the right place. Whether you're looking to get your relationship on track or find a way out, you have options.
You're in control of what happens next.
Every person's situation is different, and so is the support they may need. When you take the important first step of calling the Family Advocacy Program, you decide what and how much you want to share with your advocate. They'll help you create a plan that works for you.
FAP can assist you with safety planning, provide counseling and emotional support, share information about reporting options, help you locate safe housing and shelter, as well as connect you to financial and legal services.
About the Family Advocacy Program
The Family Advocacy Program provides free support for active-duty service members, their spouses, partners and families. You do not have to be married to get help. The program provides personalized support that varies according to each situation and can range from providing resources for the prevention of abuse to offering safety, treatment and counseling. Learn More »What happens when I call the Family Advocacy Program?
After answering a few basic questions, you'll likely be connected with an advocate who will support and guide you throughout the process.
Your advocate will work with you at your pace and help you understand your options for reporting. Some resources may only be available after you report abuse and may depend on what kind of report you make (restricted or unrestricted).
Your advocate will be there every step of the way to help you understand your options.
When you're ready to talk, the Family Advocacy Program will be there to listen. Call any of these free and trusted resources 24/7 to learn more about your options. If you are in immediate danger, call military law enforcement or dial 911.
Contact a domestic abuse victim advocate.
Call the hotline.
Chat with an advocate.
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