National Domestic Violence Hotline
Mindy Gunter has extensive experience in crisis intervention and team management, currently serving as the Shift Support Specialist Manager at the National Domestic Violence Hotline since March 2013. In this role, Gunter manages a team of specialists, provides coaching through Appreciative Inquiry, and develops training materials to support crisis advocates. Previous positions at the Hotline include Shift Support Specialist and Hotline Advocate, where responsibilities included managing operations of a 24/7 crisis line, supporting advocates, and providing crisis intervention. Prior to this, Gunter was an Assistant Preschool Teacher at Austin Children's Academy, focusing on fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in young children. Mindy Gunter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Edward's University, earned in 2011.
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.