Lawrence, Salem, and Lowell, MA Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 8, 2019 7:38 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 3 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Lawrence, MA with 2 offering a hotline and 2 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 49 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Salem, Lowell, and Plaistow.
YWCA Fina House in Lawrence, MA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 877-509-9922
- Toll Free –
- Business – 978-682-3039
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD – 978-686-8840
- 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
Services
Populations Served
About YWCA Fina House
- Website – ywcalawrence.org
- Established – 1995-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts in Lawrence, MA
- Hotline – 877-509-9922 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 877-509-9922
- Business – 978-689-3039
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD – 978-686-8840
- Fax – 978-689-4080
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Essex County, some of Middlesex County, offices in Lawrence and Haverhill
About YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts
- Website – www.ywcanema.org
- Established – 1892-01-01
- Beds – 5
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
YWCA Northeastern MA has a 5-room Emergency DV Shelter, and 8 apartments in its OASIS Transitional Housing program, for survivors & their children. Residents get supportive services from full-time DV advocates. Community-based services are available in Lawrence & Haverhill, including court advocates
Lazarus House in Lawrence, MA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 978-689-8575
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 978-682-7004
About Lazarus House
- Website – www.lazarushouse.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
HAWC – Healing Abuse Working for Change in Salem, MA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 800-547-1649 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-547-1649
- Business – 978-744-8552
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD – 978-744-1818
- Fax – 978-745-6886
- 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
Essex
About HAWC – Healing Abuse Working for Change
- Website – www.hawcdv.org
- Established – 1978-01-01
- Beds – 13
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
HAWC is a domestic violence agency providing services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence. Services includ – 24 hour emergency hotline, emergency shelter, one-on-one advocacy, support groups, legal advocacy at courts.
Alternative House in Lowell, MA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 888-291-6228 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 978-937-5777
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Portuguese
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 978-937-5595
Services
Populations Served
About Alternative House
- Website – www.alternative-house.org
- Established – 1978-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
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