Darby, & Philadelphia, PA Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: April 23, 2019 5:48 am
- Expires: 997422 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 Darby, PA with 0 offering a hotline and 0 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 31 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Philadelphia, Media, and Camden.
Mothers’ Home in Darby, PA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 610-583-4663
- Text –
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Mothers’ Home
- Website – www.mothershome.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description –
- State Coalition Member – No
Congreso De Latinos Unidos, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline-
- Toll Free – 866-723-3014
- Business – 215-763-8870
- Text –
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Congreso De Latinos Unidos, Inc.
- Website – www.congreso.net
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
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- State Coalition Member – Yes
Women Against Abuse in Philadelphia, PA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 866-723-3014(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 215-386-1280
- Text –
- Collect calls accepted
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Chinese, French
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 215-964-9121
- Email – info@womenagainstabuse.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 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Services
Populations Served
About Women Against Abuse
- Website – www.womenagainstabuse.org
- Established – 1976-01-01
- Beds – 200
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Women Against Abuse, a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency, is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country.
- State Coalition Member – Yes
Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia, PA
- Hotline – 866-723-3014(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 866-723-3014
- Business – 215-426-8610
- Text –
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Russian
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 215-426-0581
- Email –
- Hours of operation
Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
About Lutheran Settlement House
- Website – Lutheransettlement.org
- Established –
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
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- State Coalition Member – Yes
Women In Transition, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 215-751-1111(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 866-723-3014
- Business – 215-564-5301
- Text –
- Collect calls accepted
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 215-564-5723
- Email – WITServices@helpwomen.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
Philadelphia
About Women In Transition, Inc.
- Website – www.helpwomen.org
- Established – 1971-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Women In Transition (WIT) was founded in 1971 for the purpose of empowering women to change their lives and promoting their economic independence and emotional well-being through a broad range of services.
- State Coalition Member – Yes
Drueding Center in Philadelphia, PA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 215-769-1830
- Text –
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 215-787-0999
- Email – druedingcenter@holyredeemer.com
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
About Drueding Center
- Website – www.druedingcenter.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
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- State Coalition Member – No
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