October: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Asheville Police Department -- On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. In one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, APD will bring attention to this issue throughout October and remind the community of available resources for survivors in the Asheville area. Enough is #eNOugh!

If you or someone you know may be a victim of domestic or sexual violence, here's how to get help:
-Visit the Family Justice Center at 35 Woodfin Street. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be scheduled ahead of time by calling 828-250-6900.
- Call the Helpmate 24-hour hotline at 828-254-0156 for free support to survivors of domestic violence. Helpmate is an on-site partner at the Family Justice Center offering emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy and education.
- Call the Our VOICE 24-hour hotline at 828-255-7576 for free support to survivors of sexual violence. Our VOICE also works on-site at the Family Justice Center providing free counseling, advocacy, and education to victims of sexual assault or abuse.

If it’s an emergency, call 9-1-1. To report an incident to APD’s non-emergency number, call 828-252-1110.