Report Violence/Helpline | Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization

HelpLine is provided for victims of violence perpetrated on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identification, domestic violence and sexual assault. The HelpLine enables callers to talk confidentially about their situation with trained advocates and also takes reports of hate crimes based on sexual orientation and/or gender identification or expression. The HelpLine will also take reports of hate and bias violence incidents. Advocates will guide you through a simple process of information gathering about the incident and yourself. There are NO requirements - you can share the level of information that is comfortable for you. You may choose to report anonymously. All reports are kept strictly confidential. BRAVO can help you identify your options and potential courses of action. If you choose to make a police report (you are not required to do so), we can explain the procedure, go with you to police headquarters, or arrange to have the report taken at BRAVO or some other site. After the report is taken, we will still be there for you. We can assist and accompany you through all steps in the process. Available through call, text, webchat, and email.

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Physical Address

750 East Long Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 24/7 voicemail.

Fax

(614) 262-9264

Application process

Call the helpline at 866-862-7286, text at 614-333-1907, webchat through bravo-ohio.org, or email [email protected].

Fee

Services are free for all.

Eligibility

LGBTQ+ victims of hate crimes and sexual/intimate partner violence.

Languages

LanguageLine and TTY services available upon request.

Service area

Ohio

Agency info

Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization

BRAVO works to eliminate violence perpetrated on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identification, domestic violence and sexual assault through prevention, education, advocacy, violence documentation and survivor services, both within and on behalf of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. BRAVO also offers cultural sensitivity training and community awareness trainings and other support services when possible. BRAVO provides crisis intervention services to victims of anti-LGBTQ+ violence based on actual or perceived identity. Advocates are available by phone, text, webchat, and email.