Domestic Violence Hotline Numbers by State
Alabama
The Domestic Violence Intervention Center
The Domestic Violence Intervention Center (formerly
known as East Alabama Task Force for Battered Women)
is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to
providing support and referal to victims of domestic
violence in Lee, Chambers, Tallapoosa, Randolph and
Macon counties in Alabama.
Safehouse: (334) 749-1515
Toll-Free: (800) 650-6522
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) is a
statewide coalition made up of twenty-one domestic violence and sexual
assault programs. The Network is committed to the elimination of
personal and societal violence in the lives of women and children. The
ANDVSA web site,
(907) 586-5643
YWCA: San Diego, California
YWCA-San Diego provides comprehensive programs and services for survivors and their
abusers inluding sliding scale counseling, educational and support groups,
shelter services and other programs geared to the abatement of domestic
violence in San Diego, CA. The YWCA Counseling Center is located at 2550 Garnet Avenue and
is part of the Domestic Violence Research and Training
Institute/Counseling Center site in the Pacific Beach Area.The Center is located just off Interstate 5 and can be reached reached easily
by car or bus. Call 619-239-0355 for more information on any of the programs.
24 Hour Hotline:
(619) 234-3164
888-305-SAFE
The Women's Refuge: Berkeley, California
Families who come to us for service are homeless for many reasons. The
majority of these families are victims of domestic violence. We provide safety
and security that allow these families to deal with the many issues that are
involved in these situations.
The Women's Refuge
P.O. Box 3298
Berkeley CA 94703
(510) 547-4663
The Sparrow Foundation: Colton, CA
To provide a loving, safe Christ-filled home that meets the physical, emotional,
and spiritual needs of women and their children who have been victims of
domestic violence. To use all means necessary to assure a safe environment for
the resident women and children. To provide abused women with medical help
and vocational training. To help abused women and their children with
emotional and spiritual healing through individual love care, counseling and
prayer. To reach out separately to the abusive man and offer alcohol and drug
dependency recovery and counseling with the goal of restoring families.
Phone: (909)783-8103
The Sparrow Foundation
P.O. Box 2253
Colton, CA 92324
UCLA Men and Women's Resource Center: Los Angeles, California
Resources, information and telephone numbers for students in the UCLA area of Los Angeles
and Santa Monica.
The Center for Women and Men
Box 951453
2 Dodd Hall
Los Angeles CA 90095-1453
(310) 825-3945
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition of Nevada County, California
GRASS VALLEY and TRUCKEE CRISIS LINES
Laura's House: Orange County, CA
A shelter for Women and Children. South Orange County California:
24 Hour Hotline (949) 498-1511
Business Line (949) 498-1445
E-mail: information@laurashouse.org
Marin Abused Women's Services (MAWS) : Marin County, CA
Marin Abused Women's Services (MAWS) provides emergency hotlines, housing facilities, support
groups and a men's program.
Women's English Hotline (415) 924-6616
Women's Spanish Hotline (415) 924-3456
Men's Hotline (415) 924-1070
Maitri: San Francisco, CA
Maitri is a free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San
Francisco Bay Area, that helps South Asian women facing domestic
violence, emotional abuse or family conflict. We provide peer support and
referrals to legal help, emergency shelters and counselors.
La Casa de las Madras: San Francisco, CA
Offering Shelter, Advocacy and Support Services to Battered Women and their Children.
Adult Line: 1-877-503-1850
Teen Line: 1-877-923-0700
Domestic Violence Project of Santa Clara County, CA
Comprehensive resources, contacts, hotlines and information for Santa Clara County. Includes
educational/informational resources. They have over 1200 indexed links to internet
resources on violence, over 100 links to relevant online journals, art by victims and
award winning editorial illustrators, a 4000 item bibliography, medico-legal protocols,
battered women's stories with photos, downloadable posters, essays by youth,
newsletters, and more.
Center for Domestic Violence Prevention: San Mateo, CA
Offering in-house counseling and support services to residents in our shelter
program. We are committed to ending the inter-generational cycle of violence.
Business Line: 650-652-0800, Fax: 650-652-0808
Our 24-hour support line: 650-312-8515.
Women's Shelter Program: San Luis Obispo County, CA
WSP offers two distinct programs. The first program, the Emergency Shelter Program, consists of the 10 bed safe house
which provides safe shelter, food and clothing
to victims and their children who are in immediate danger due to domestic violence.
The Emergency Shelter Program also offers counseling to
women and children, advocacy with legal services and social service organizations, and case management
in order to help the residents establish
violence-free and economically feasible lives after they leave the shelter.
The second program, geared toward domestic violence victims who are not in immediate danger, consists of support services. There are two main support services. The Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence (CADV) is a sliding-scale counseling center which offers individual and/or group counseling to any family member affected by domestic violence. CADV also offers some group counseling and accepts Victims of Crime (VOC) funds. There are several groups offered at different sites throughout the county. CADV offers a group for Spanish speaking women and lesbians experiencing domestic violence. Groups for children, teens, and women are also offered.
The second support services is the Legal Program, which consists of both a Domestic Violence Temporary
Restraining Order Clinic and
assistance with custody issues in domestic violence cases where the parents are unmarried. Potential
clients of this program must meet certain
income guidelines.
HOTLINE 800-549-8989.
Cornerstone Counseling Center: Ventura, CA
Offers domestic violence counseling for batterers.
Betty Griffin House: St Augustine, Florida
St. Johns County's only Safety Shelter for abused
women and children. Confidential counseling, legal assistance, community
education, and a 24-hour domestic and sexual violence hotline. We also
provide all services to men who are abused with separate accommodations.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (904) 824-1555
REFUGE HOUSE: Tallahassee, Florida
Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis. Serving 8 Counties: Franklin, Gadsen, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty,
Madison, Taylor, Wakulla.
The mission of Refuge House is to provide direct services to battered women,
their children and sexual assault surviviors, as well as to work to eliminate
the conditions in society that allow such violence to continue.
REFUGE HOUSE Provides: Emergency Shelter, Counseling Programs, Injunction Assistance,
Sexual Violence Program, Volunteer Opportunities
24 Hour Crisis Line: (850) 681-2111 Collect calls accepted
P.O. Box 20910 Tallahassee, Florida 32316-0910 (850) 922-6062
Citizens Against Violence (CAVINC): Counties of Bulloch, Candler,
Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven, Georgia
Victim Legal Advocacy (Assist victims in gaining temporary protective orders.)
Transitional Housing (Next Step Program-Subsidized apartments to transition clients from emergency shelter to independent living.
Victim Support Groups (Support groups help victims recover emotionally and develop skills required to return to normalves)
Outreach and Education (Informing the community about the problem, what services we offer and how people can help us).
Call anytime: 912-764-4605
Outside Bulloch County 1-800-33-HAVEN (this statewide 800 number rings at the closest shelter)
Apna Ghar: Chicago, IL
Apna Ghar is a domestic violence shelter serving primarily Asian women and children,
and is the first Asian shelter of its kind in the Mid-Western United States. Apna Ghar
takes its name from a Hindu-Urdu phrase meaning "Our Home", and since January
1990, it has served over 3100 domestic violence clients.
Contact Apna Ghar
4753 North Broadway
Suite 502
Chicago, IL 60640
Office: 773-334-0173
Fax: 773-334-0963
Women's Crisis Center Of Metro East: Belleville, Illinois
We are a comprehensive agency offering a 24hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter services,
court and police advocacy, individual and group counseling, nursing services,
art therapy and a prevention/education program.
P.O. Box 831 Belleville, Illinois, 62222
Hotlines:
Belleville..........(618) 235-0892
East St. Louis......(618) 875-7970
Chester.............(618) 826-5959
Waterloo............(618) 939-8114
TDD (618) 233-0741 · · · Fax · 235-9521
1-800-924-0096 Monroe/Randolph Co. Only
Men's Resource Center of Western Mass
The MRC has a wide variety of men's programs, including a batterer's treatment program.
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP)
Our services: founded in 1994 by a survivor of domestic violence, we are
a grassroots, non-profit organization. We offer community education, emergency housing, a 24
hour crisis line, referrals, court advocacy, and information to allow gay,
bisexual, and transgender men in crisis to remove themselves from
violent situations and relationships.
GMDVP,
PMB 131,
955 Mass Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Fax: 617 354 6072, Bus: 617 354 6056
Crisis: 1 (800) 832 1901
RESPOND: Somerville, Massachusetts
A safe place in a residential setting to give women and their children the opportunity to get away from abuse
and begin to heal their lives. We house women and their children for eight weeks.
Individual counseling around the issues of abuse. We provide, by phone or in person, information on legal issues,
welfare rights, the courts, restraining orders, housing and the names of other shelters.
Crisis Groups -- A safe place to express feelings, to give and receive support from other battered women,
and to explore alternatives.
Transitional Groups -- A place for women who are out of crisis to discuss their lives, and to learn
assertiveness, empowerment and communication skills.
Parent Education Groups -- A confidential setting for survivors of domestic violence to discuss parenting issues
An understanding voice to give support and offer options in a time of crisis.
Domestic violence affects children too. These are groups where children can safely express their feelings and receive support.
24-hour hotline (617) 623-5900 VOICE 24 hrs, TDD 9-5
Staff speak: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Portuguese and French languages.
You can also contact RESPOND at:
PO Box 555 Somerville, MA 02143
Crisis Hotline/Direct Service Office: 617-623-5900
Business Office: 617-625-5996
Danvers Massachusetts Police Department
The Danvers Massachusetts Police Department page offers local information
for Massachusetts residents, including current laws, police officers duties regarding
restraining orders, hotline numbers, local numbers to DA's Office, victims rights, and more.
They also have links to other sites as well.
Help for Abused Women and their Children (HAWC): North Shore of Massachusetts
Help for Abused Women and their Children (HAWC)
provides comprehensive services to abused women in
23 communities on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
27 Congress Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Telephone: (978) 744-8552 Fax: (978) 745-6886
24 Hour Hotline: (978) 744-6841
In Gloucester: (978) 281-1135
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts has been serving the women and youth
of our region for more than 130 years. We offer comprehensive domestic
violence and sexual assault programs including: confidential 24-hour
hotlines, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and referrals, individual
counseling and support groups and community outreach. Springfield, Westfield, Northampton, MA.
SAFE House: Washtenaw County, Michigan
The Domestic Violence Project, Inc./SAFE House
provides services for any person victimized in an intimate relationship who lives or works
in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
For services within Washtenaw County, call our 24-Hour Crisis Line at:
(734)995-5444 voice, or (734)973-2227 TDD
For services elsewhere in Michigan, call: 1-800-99-NO-ABUSE
Cornerstone: Hennepin County, MN
Cornerstone is the domestic violence program serving south Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Cornerstone's mission is to prevent domestic abuse. Cornerstone's services include emergency housing,
transitional housing, family and criminal court advocacy, long-term one-to-one and group
support for children and adults, and violence prevention services in community schools.
Business Contact: 1000 East 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
24-Hour Crisis Line: (952) 884-0330
Business Line: (952) 884-0376
Fax: (952) 884-2135
Safe Horizon Services: New York City Area
Safe Horizon is a direct service, research, advocacy organization serving the five boroughs of New
York City. We operate extensive community and court based services for domestic violence, sexual
assault, rape, child abuse, and assault victims as well as survivors of homicide. We operate hotlines
for domestic violence victims, crime victims, and immigrants and offer mediation services. Safe Horizon
is committed to violence prevention and conducts school based programs for youth. Current
innovative efforts include working with managed care organizations and corporations around the issue
of domestic violence. We have information, research, and materials on victimization, victim rights,
victim assistance, youth violence, and prevention. Save Horizon employs over 650 people in a
variety of capacities from social workers to computer programmers. There are generally job openings
in positions throughout the organization.
24-hour Crime Victims Hotline:
(212) 577-7777
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline:
(800) 621-HOPE (4673)
(212) 233-3456 TDD
800-810-7444 TDD
Rape, Sexual Assault & Incest Hotline:
(212) 227-3000
New York Immigration Hotline
(Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM):
(718) 899-4000
STOPline:
(718) 596-1800
Elder Abuse Hotline:
(212) 227-1227
Contact us at:
Safe Horizon
2 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10007
headquarters: (212) 577-7700
fax: (212) 385-0331
Randolph County Family Crisis Center: Asheboro, North Carolina
The Randolph County Family Crisis Center is in Asheboro, North Carolina,
with a satellite office in Archdale, NC.
We provide 24-hour crisis line; shelter for abused women and their children; court advocacy; rape crisis companions;
support groups; abuser education program; parenting classes.
24-hour crisis line: (336) 629-4159 (also the administrative line)
fax: (336) 629-0770
Archdale satellite line: (336) 434-5579
e-mail: jcarmc52@juno.com
Raphael House: Portland, Oregon
The mission of Raphael House of Portland is to provide a foundation
of hope for a life free of family violence. Raphael House, in keeping with its Christian Philosophy,
serves a diverse community of women and children escaping domestic violence and works to eliminate
causes of family and intimate partner violence. This is accomplished by providing housing, case
management, counseling, information and referrals, community education, and specially designed
support services to enhance each housing program.
Our Crisis Line: (503) 222-6222 and the business line: 222-6507 ext.210
Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Service: Salem, Oregon
Mid-Valley Women's Crisis Service provides a safe environment for women and children
survivors of violence.
Business Phone: (503) 378-1572
24-hour Hotline 503 399-7722
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVS/CP): PA
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVS/CP) is a non-
profit organization dedicated to providing services to victims of domestic
violence and their dependent children in a two county area in Pennsylvania.
Since its inception in July, 1990, DVS/CP has served over 12,600 individuals
with its 24-hour toll-free hotline (1-800-852-2102), access to emergency
shelter, individual and group counseling, legal and medical advocacy, and
prevention education programs. All services are free and confidential.
24-hour toll-free hotline (1-800-852-2102)
717-258-4806
717-258-1677(fax)
Women In Transition, Inc. Philadelphia, PA
Women In Transition, Inc. Philadelphia, PA has been in continuous operation since 1971 as a private,
nonprofit organization to empower women who are endangered by domestic violence and/or caught
in the web of substance abuse to find safety and sobriety. Services include 24 hour
hotline (215-751-1111), intake assessment, lifeline support groups, individual counseling,
and community education. The Lesbian Intervention Project provides telephone counseling and
support groups for women abused in same-sex relationships.
24 hour hotline (215-751-1111)
The Womens Shelter: Arlington, Texas
The Womens shelter provides emergency shelter, independent living services, counseling and
support groups, legal advocacy and crisis intervention.
24-Hour Hotline (817) 460-5566
SafePlace: Austin, Texas
SafePlace exists to end sexual and domestic violence and abuse. SafePlace helps those hurt by this
violence to heal and empower themselves. We provide prevention, intervention, education, and
advocacy to our community so that women, children, and men may lead safe and healthy lives.
24-Hour Hotline (512) 267-SAFE
(512) 927-9616 TTY for Deaf callers
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Wisconsin
The Coalition provides links to a host of Sexual Assault Service Providers in Wisconsin.
The following are services also provided by WCASA:
Resource Library - WCASA's headquarters houses the most comprehensive collection of
books, journals, and videos on all aspects of sexual violence prevention, intervention, and
treatment available in Wisconsin.
Training - We conduct several trainings each year, including large, statewide, multi-issue
training institutes, as well as small site-specific trainings to meet the needs of
community-based programs.
Publications - We produce Connections, a quarterly educational journal; fact sheets with
current statistics, statutes and general information; training and organizing manuals;
networking directories; and membership newsletters.
Policy Development - Monitoring legislation that impacts survivors and service providers is
another of WCASA's services. We also provide statewide advocacy and training to improve
system and institutional responses to survivors of sexual assault.
Public Awareness - We conduct statewide annual awareness campaigns and are currently
developing a statewide media campaign designed to educate communities in Wisconsin about
sexual assault.
Wyoming
Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand
Australian Drug Information Network
Linking people to a comprehensive range of websites and information resources
on alcohol and other drug services in Australia.
Auckland Domestic Violence Centre: New Zealand
Men's and Women's domestic violence services.
Domestic Violence Centre
P.O. Box 106 126
Downtown
Auckland 1001
Aotearoa/New Zealand
Crisisline: 64 9 303 3939
Office: 64 9 303 3938
Fax: 64 9 303 0067
The Freedom Programme: United Kingdom
A UK based 12 week rolling programme. The Freedom Programme assists women to
recognise the tactics and beliefs of abusive men, to learn where those
beliefs came from and which of those beliefs they share. They also run
programmes for abusers.
Canada
Quetzal Family Homes: Simcoe, Ontario
Quetzal Family Homes is located in Simcoe, Ontario and provides second stage housing for
women and children who have survived abuse. Second stage housing is... a safe, non-judgemental environment for women, with or without
children, who have identified their own need for ongoing support and counselling. As well,
second stage housing offers temporary, geared-to-income housing. These one, two and three
bedroom units include fridge, stove and onsite laundry rooms. During their period of stay,
participants make a commitment to focus on personal goals, work toward self-sufficiency,
independence and a life free of violence.
Hot Peach Pages and PATHS: Canada-wide
These pages provide links to listings of almost 500 shelters across Canada, with a separate listing for Saskatchewan.
There are also links to information on abuse against women, domestic and family violence.
Helpful for victims, family, friends, doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, dentists.
Listings inlcude Domestic violence crisis lines, agencies for abused women, teens, seniors,
and the disabled, plus information on battering, and links.