Domestic Violence

Is your relationship abusive?

Emotional or physical violence is not a part of a normal, healthy relationship. How do you know if your relationship is abusive?
Ask yourself these questions…

• Does your partner make jokes at your expense or put you down?
• Do they threaten you or throw things when they are angry?
• Have they pressured you to perform a sexual act?
• Have they physically hurt you in the past year?
• Do they say that it is your fault if they hit you?
• Do they promise it won’t happen again, but it does?

If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, your relationship is not healthy. Talk with your physician. Help is also available by contacting Branches Domestic Violence Shelter at 304-529-2382 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233)

Prenatal classes

We encourage all obstetrical patients to look into prenatal classes at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Childbirth classes are available as well as classes on breastfeeding, infant CPR, new baby care, and sibling classes. For information or to register, please call 304-526-BABY. 

Community service organizations

  • Cabell County Family Resource Network: 304-697-0255
  • United Way, Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership, Education Matters, Financial Stability and Success by 6: 304-523-8929
  • Huntington City Mission: 304-523-0293

 Early childhood/development/day care

  • Birth to Three: 304-523-5444
  • Head Start & Pre-K: 304-697-4600
  • LINK Child Care Resource & Referral: 1-800-894-9540
  • TEAM for WV Children: 304-523-9587
  • WV Help Me Grow: 1-800-642-8522

Health care/nutrition

Crisis and emergency needs

  • Maternal Addiction & Recovery Center (MARC): 304-691-8730
  • Abuse Hotlines (children and adult protective services, domestic violence): 1-800-352-6513
  • Branches Domestic Violence Shelter: 304-529-2382
  • Information & Referral (referrals, utility assistance, food and clothing pantries, etc.): 304-528-5660
  • Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
  • Marshall OB Concern Line: 681-378-4662