Many fans were incredibly grateful for the move. “I watched the episode of Grey’s Anatomy from last night and I just want to say first of all. Not only was it a great episode, but they made the title of the episode the domestic violence hotline number. Which I think is fantastic,” wrote one fan on Twitter.

“I would like to take a moment to appreciate the fact that today’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy about domestic violence is entitled 1800-799-7233, the US national hotline for domestic violence. THIS is how you use your platform to spread awareness,” another said.

After the show aired, Vernoff also urged fans to call the hotline if they experienced abuse.

The powerful meaning behind that Grey's Anatomy episode title