Amherst, Northampton, Holyoke, and Greenfield, MA Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 8, 2019 5:28 am
- Expires: 997348 days, 21 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 Amherst, MA with 1 offering a hotline and 0 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 17 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Northampton, Holyoke, and Greenfield.
Center For Women And Community in Amherst, MA
- Hotline – 413-545-0800 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 888-337-0800
- Business – 413-545-0883
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- 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
About Center For Women And Community
- Website – www.umass.edu
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Safe Passage in Northampton, MA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 413-586-5066 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 888-345-5282
- Business – 413-586-1125
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 888-345-5282
- Fax – 413-586-3742
- 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
-
Counties Served
Hampshire
About Safe Passage
- Website – safepass.org
- Established –
- Beds – 18
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 270
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Womanshelter/Companeras in Holyoke, MA
Emegerncy Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 413-536-1628 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 877-536-1628
- Business – 413-538-9717
- Languages Spoken – English, Russian, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 413-536-9417
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
About Womanshelter/Companeras
- Website – www.womanshelter.org
- Established –
- Beds – 33
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 120
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
New England Learning Center For Women In Transition (NELCWIT) in Greenfield, MA
DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 413-772-0806 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 888-249-0806
- Business – 413-772-0871
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 413-772-0815
- Fax – 413-772-2743
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Franklin, North Quabbin
About New England Learning Center For Women In Transition (NELCWIT)
- Website – www.nelcwit.org
- Established – 1976-01-01
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
The domestic violence and rape crisis center of Franklin County and the North Quabbin region, NELCWIT offers a variety of services for survivors and family members impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault. Most of NELCWIT’s services are free of charge and are available in Spanish and English.
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