ATTENTION: CHAT IS CANCELLED TODAY, WEDNESDAY MAY 2.
This is an anonymous and confidential chat for teens in New York State. You can use this site to ask or talk about anything related to relationships and dating violence. Calls, texts and emails will be returned during business hours on Monday-Friday, between 10am and 6pm.
How to get started:
Chat:
- Click the "Online" link on the right to chat (if we're "Offline" you can send an email to: help@DayOneNY.org)!
- If we are not available or if you are from outside New York State, you can chat/ talk/ text with a Peer Advocate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on loveisrespect.org.
- Chat is currently available (Eastern Time):
- Mondays from 11am-1pm
- Wednesdays from 3-5pm
- Fridays from 2-4pm
You can also send us a text message:
646-535-DAY1 (3291). We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Remember:
- This chat is anonymous, which means that we won't know who or where you are.
- Only we can see your questions. This isn't a public chat room.
- You can find tips on how to keep yourself safe online by clicking here: Web Safety.
- If you'd rather talk to Day One by phone, call 800.214.4150.
- This is not an emergency line. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or Safe Horizon's 24/7 Hotline:
Safe Horizon's Domestic Violence Hotline:
800.621.HOPE (4673)
TDD phone number for all hotlines:
866.604.5350
Nothing is too crazy or embarrassing to ask! We are here to help!
Some questions that we get a lot are:
- I think my friend is being abused. What can I do?
- How do I get an order of protection against my ex?
- Can you help me make a safety plan?
- How do I know if my relationship is healthy?
If you are a service provider and would like to distribute information about these services to your youth, please click here to download a flier.
