Centene Donates Half a Million Dollars to the National Domestic Violence Hotline

Centene Corporation announced today that it has donated $500,000 toward efforts by the National Domestic Violence Hotline to support those impacted by domestic violence during times of crisis.

Shelter-in-place orders across the country have led to an increase in incidents of domestic violence. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7/365 national service provider offering support via call, chats and texts.

“Staying home might be able to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but it is not always a safe place for people,” said Michael F. Neidorff, chairman, president and CEO of Centene. “Through this donation, we want to help the hotline manage the new demand generated by the coronavirus and support their mission to shift power back to those affected by relationship abuse.”

“We know that any external factors that add stress, isolation and financial strain can create circumstances where a survivor’s safety is further compromised, and our advocates are hearing from survivors how COVID-19 is being used by abusive partners to further control and abuse,” said Katie Ray-Jones, CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. “We are grateful to Centene for generously funding our efforts so we can stay on the front lines of supporting survivors of domestic violence. Maintaining our services is critical to the health and safety of survivors across the United States and its territories.”

This contribution will help the hotline to support survivors of domestic abuse by providing referrals to mental health, legal and economic resources, 24/7/365.