Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

We secure court protective orders for survivors and provide other services necessary to help them and their children fully recover and lead safe, independent lives. We have no income restrictions for survivors—all North Carolinians are eligible for our help.

Legal Aid NC Helpline

If you wish to contact Legal Aid NC for disaster-related legal issues, call our Helpline:

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 219-LANC (5262)

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday

For all other calls, our helpline is open:

8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday

Apply for free help with civil (non-criminal) legal issues.

Immigration Pathways for Victims (IMMPAV) Helpline

Formerly known as the Battered Immigrant Project

Toll-Free: 1 (866) 204-7612

3:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Tuesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Thursday

​Free help for immigrants who are victims of domestic violence. Learn more: IMMPAV.

For information on our Child Visitation Clinic and Simple Divorce Clinic, visit the Family Law section of our website.

Category Name Organization
General 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Helpline National Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) Basic Process of a Domestic Violence Hearing Legal Aid of North Carolina
Housing Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking: HUD Forms U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
General Changing Your Identity in North Carolina Legal Aid of North Carolina
General County Domestic Violence Agencies North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) Domestic Violence Protective Orders Legal Aid of North Carolina
Housing Fair Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence Legal Aid of North Carolina
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) How To Represent Yourself at a Domestic Violence Hearing Legal Aid of North Carolina
Domestic Violence Protective Orders (50B) Know the Laws – By State n/a
Sexual Assault NC Rape Crisis Centers n/a
General ​Protective Order eNOughNC
Stalking Stalking: A Handbook for Victims Emily Spence-Diehl

Our projects focus on unique client populations and special areas of law.

Immigration Pathways for Victims (IMMPAV)

Formerly known as the Battered Immigrant Project Our intake line is available for low-income immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking who are seeking free immigration assistance.  …

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Project

About ​​The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Project (DVSA) is a statewide project of Legal Aid of North Carolina that provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. DVSA advocates…

Join Legal Aid of North Carolina for a General Disaster Relief Clinic on Tuesday, Dec 6, from 11AM-3PM at the Catawba River Lodge.
Learn how to file a child custody action in court without an attorney. We will also discuss claims for visitation and emergency custody.