National Domestic Violence Hotline
Bri Hamlyn is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in counseling and advocacy. Currently a Student Counseling Intern at YWCA Greater Austin, Bri has been involved in providing support and resources for individuals affected by dating abuse and intimate partner violence as a Digital Advocate for the National Domestic Violence Hotline since June 2016. Previous roles include managing funding and post-closing processes at CentraLand Title Company, leading customer service initiatives as a Lead Cashier at ULTA Beauty, and facilitating sexual health education as an intern at Healthy Futures of Texas. Bri holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from St. Edward's University, a Master of Science in Sociology from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Schreiner University.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
For more than 25 years, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has answered the call - over 6 million calls, chats, and texts to date - of those affected by relationship abuse. As the only 24/7/365 national service provider offering services via call, chat, and text, we work to shine a light on domestic violence by supporting and advocating for survivors, providing hope in times of crisis, and promoting healthy relationships for all. The Hotline provides confidential, one-on-one support to each caller/chatter/texter, offering crisis intervention, options for next steps, and direct connection to sources for immediate safety. Our comprehensive database holds more than 5,000 agencies and resources in communities all across the country. Bilingual advocates are on hand to speak with callers, and our Language Line offers translations in over 200 languages. The Hotline is also an excellent source of help for concerned friends, family, co-workers and others seeking information and guidance on how to help someone they know. We work to educate communities all over through events, campaigns, and dynamic partnerships. Today, The Hotline is continuing to grow and explore new avenues of service. love is respect, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Break the Cycle, is a peer-to-peer resource for questions about dating and healthy relationships. Teens and young adults can reach us 24/7 by phone (1-866-331-9474), online chat at loveisrespect.org, or by texting "loveis" to 22522. Our highly trained advocates are also available to parents, teachers, organizations and others concerned about dating violence and abuse.