You deserve safety. If you’re experiencing domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, or sexual violence, help is available. You are not alone—and you do not have to figure this out by yourself.
Need support right now?
If you are in immediate physical danger, call 911.
BRAVO: LGBTQIA+ survivor advocacy & support
Stonewall Columbus proudly uplifts BRAVO (The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization), a trusted program that provides survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQIA+ people impacted by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and hate/bias violence. BRAVO is a program of Equitas Health and offers support at no cost.
- Phone: 1-866-86-BRAVO (1-866-862-7286)
- Text: 614-333-1907
- Email: bravo@equitashealth.com
- Live helpline hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Learn more: bravo.equitashealth.org
What BRAVO can help with: safety planning, advocacy, support navigating systems, and survivor-centered resources focused on LGBTQIA+ needs.
Source: BRAVO / Equitas Health program pages.
24/7 national support (confidential)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support 24/7/365.
Learn more / connect: thehotline.org
Source: National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Other Ohio-based options
If you want help finding a local domestic violence program:
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network
- site: odvn.org
- Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence/Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline
- site: oaesv.org/
Source: Ohio Domestic Violence Network.
Tip: If it’s not safe to click links, you can still call or text BRAVO.
How Stonewall Columbus supports domestic violence advocacy
Stonewall Columbus is a community anchor—and part of a broader safety ecosystem. Our role is to ensure LGBTQ+ people are seen, believed, and connected to affirming support. We do that by:
- Uplifting trusted survivor-support partners (like BRAVO) and making access visible year-round.
- Advocating for safer systems that don’t force survivors to choose between safety and being out.
- Educating our community about healthy relationships, warning signs, and supportive bystander action.
- Reducing stigma—including myths that domestic violence “doesn’t happen” in LGBTQ+ relationships.
What domestic violence can look like
Abuse isn’t only physical. It can include:
- Threats, intimidation, humiliation, or controlling behavior
- Isolation from friends/family/community
- Financial control
- Monitoring your phone, accounts, or location
- Threatening to “out” you or using identity as leverage
If any of this sounds familiar, you deserve support.
Supporting someone you care about
- Believe them. Avoid judging, pressuring, or rushing decisions.
- Ask what they need. Offer options, not directives.
- Help connect them to support. BRAVO can help with safety planning and advocacy.
- Prioritize privacy. Don’t leave voicemails or texts that could increase risk unless asked.
Get involved
Want to strengthen survivor support for LGBTQ+ people in Ohio?
- Share this page so someone can find it quickly when they need it.
- Volunteer / train (Stonewall community engagement opportunities).
- Donate to support year-round advocacy and community connection.
Note: If you are a service provider and want to partner with Stonewall Columbus on safety, training, or coordinated community response, contact us via our Contact page.
