Altoona, Huntingdon, Johnstown, & State College, PA Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: April 11, 2019 4:41 am
- Expires: 997410 days, 20 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 1 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Altoona, PA with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 8 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Huntingdon, Johnstown, and State College.
Family Services Inc, Domestic Abuse Shelter of Blair County in Altoona, PA
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 814-944-3585(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-500-2849
- Business – 814-944-3583
- Text-
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 814-283-1077
- Fax – 814-944-8701
- Email – info@familyservicesinc.net
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
About Family Services Inc, Domestic Abuse Shelter of Blair County
- Website – www.familyservicesinc.net
- Established –
- Beds – 13
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 30
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
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State Coalition Member
No
Huntingdon House in Huntingdon, PA
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 814-643-1190(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 855-366-8448
- Business – 814-643-1190
- Text –
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Email – info@huntingdonhouse.org
About Huntingdon House
- Website – www.huntingdonhouse.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
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State Coalition Member
No
Women’s Help Center, Inc. in Johnstown, PA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 814-536-5361(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-999-7406
- Business – 814-536-5361
- Text –
- Collect calls accepted
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 814-539-3117
- Email – whc@womenshelpcenter.org
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Cambria, Somerset
About Women’s Help Center, Inc.
- Website – www.womenshelpcenter.org
- Established – 1978
- Beds – 34
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 30
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
It is the commitment of the Women’s Help Center to support the right of an individual not to be battered or abused and to strive for the personal growth and development of all people.
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State Coalition Member
No
Centre Co. Women’s Resource Center in State College, PA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 814-234-5050(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 877-234-5050
- Business – 814-238-7066
- Text –
- Collect calls accepted
- Languages Spoken – English, Russian, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 814-272-0660
- Fax – 814-238-4449
- Email – ccwrc@ccwrc.org
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Centre
About Centre Co. Women’s Resource Center
- Website – www.ccwrc.org
- Established – 1978
- Beds – 13
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 30
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
A dual domestic violence/rape crisis program providing emergency shelter, 24 hour hotline, legal advocacy, civil legal representation, therapy and short term crisis intervention.
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State Coalition Member
No
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