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Domestic Violence Resources

During the coronavirus pandemic, countless statewide, national, and local services are staying open to support survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence. Click on the links below to learn more about the services available to survivors in Massachusetts.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • 24/7 Hotline: (800) 799-7233

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National Sexual Assault Hotline

  • 24/7 Hotline: (800) 656-4673

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SafeLink: Massachusetts Statewide Hotline

  • 24/7 Hotline: (877) 785-2020

  • TTY: (877) 521-2601 

 

OneDeaf Survivors Center

  • Survivor resources for deaf individuals

  • Email: Cbodsc414@gmail.com

  • VP: 978-451-7225 

  • Text:  978-473-2678

 

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center

  • BARCC’s medical accompaniment services have ceased during the COVID-19 outbreak, but clients can seek services online or via phone. The incarcerated survivor support hotline is also still running.

  • District communities served: Needham

  • Those wishing to seek services should fill out a form online or by phone

  • 24/7 hotline: 800-841-8371

  • Online chat: barcc.org/chat

 

DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended)

  • Legal advocacy programs are still open during the COVID-19 outbreak

  • District communities served: Franklin, Needham, Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham

    • Legal Advocacy Programs only

  • 24/7 Hotline: 888-314-3683 or 617-471-1234

 

Family and Community Resources Incorporated

  • Serves southeastern Massachusetts

  • 24/7 Hotline: 508-583-6498

 

Journey to Safety, Jewish Family & Children’s Services

  • District communities served: Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, Wrentham

  • Phone: 781-647-JFCS (5327)

 

The Network/La Red

  • Serves LGBTQ+ individuals facing domestic/inter-partner violence.

  • Hotline: 617-742-4911

 

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

  • Services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and healthcare providers.

  • Phone: 617-243-6521

 

New Hope

  • District communities served: Franklin, Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham 

  • 24-hour hotline: 800-323-HOPE (4673)

 

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence

  • District communities served: Needham

  • Moved to remote services on March 17, but families and survivors should contact their advocate or leave a voicemail at their office.

 

Saheli: Friendship for South Asian Women​

  • Phone: 1-866-472-4354

 

Voices Against Violence: South Middlesex Opportunity Council

  • Serves MetroWest area

  • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-593-1125 or 508-626-8686

 

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

  • Serves the Metrowest Region

  • Phone: 508-879-9800

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