Women's Health
Domestic violence
You Are Not Alone
Many women (married or dating) are physically, verbally,
emotionally, or financially abused by their partner. Many
women say the abuse started, or got worse, when they were
pregnant. If your partner abuses alcohol or other drugs,
you may be at a greater risk of being hurt.
Ask Yourself:
- Are you in a relationship where you have been hurt or
threatened?
- Do you feel your partner treats you badly?
- Has your partner ever destroyed things you care about?
- Has your partner ever forced you to have sex?
- Has your partner ever hurt, threatened, or abused your
children?
- What happens when you and your partner disagree? Are
there guns in the house?
- Are you ever afraid of your partner?
- Has your partner ever stopped you from leaving the house,
seeing friends or family, getting a job or going to school?
If you answered "Yes" to any of
these questions, you do not deserve to be treated this way.
What to Do
Make your safety, and that of your children, your number
one goal. In an emergency, call
911. If you want to talk to someone, or need help
being safe, call the 24-hour  National
Domestic Violence crisis hotline at
1-800
799-7233 ( 1-800-787-3224 for the hearing impaired).
The NC Family Health Resource Line can also put you in touch
with resources in your area. Call them toll-free, Monday-Friday
from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., at
1-800-FOR-BABY or 1-800-367-2229 (1-800-976-1922
for the hearing impaired).
You should also tell your doctor or nurse. They can give
you the names and numbers of local agencies that can help.
You are not alone!
Other Links
North Carolina
NC
Family Health Resource Line
Information and Support Within
Your Reach
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Find out more about ,
NC Family Health Resource Line
or call
Monday - Friday
8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
closed holidays
TTY for the hearing impaired:
1-800-976-1922
Services in English
and Spanish
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NC
Health Info - Link to Domestic Violence services available
in each county
NC
Health Info - List of Domestic Violence Web sites with statewide
services
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Last updated: July 2008
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