October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

Purple Thursday, or Go Purple Day, is a national day of action to help raise awareness about domestic violence.

If you or someone you know needs help - below are some resources in the tri-state area:

CALL: 800-799-7233

TEXT: "START" to 88788

CHAT: thehotline.org

The three services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service.

Fearless! - 845-562-5340

CALL or TEXT: 888-774-2900

CHAT or EMAIL: www.CTSafeConnect.org

The three services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

CALL: 1 (800) 572-SAFE (7233)

Service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline

CALL: 800-942-6906

TEXT: 844.997.2121

CHAT: OPDV.NY.GOV

The three services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call New York City's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-621-HOPE. 

More NYC domestic and gender-based violence support HERE.

The Family Justice Centers (FJC's) are open and providing free services and confidential assistance by phone and in person. More resources here.

Call 311 and ask to be connected to the nearest NYC Family Justice Center

In an emergency, dial 911.

The New York state Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has the following safety tips if you, or anyone you know, is in danger:

• Call 911 if you are in immediate danger and the police will respond.

• Seek treatment at a hospital emergency department if needed. Hospitals are open and a safe place to go for medical care.

• Add resources information (see above for each state) in your cellphone under a fake contact name to avoid suspicion.

• Create a code word for friends and family that will tell them you need help.

• Know the areas in your home with a lock on the door.

• Prepare a go-bag with important documents, medication and extra clothing.

• Tell your family and friends where you will flee if you need to leave urgently.

• Talk with your children about safety so they have a sense of acceptable situations.