Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Mechanciville, NY Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: March 14, 2019 6:44 am
- Expires: 997382 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 Albany, NY with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 14 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Troy, Schenectady, and Mechanciville.
Equinox, Inc. in Albany, NY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 518-432-7865 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 518-434-6135
- Languages Spoken – English, English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 518-434-4502
- 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 Equinox, Inc.
- Website – www.equinoxinc.org
- Established – 1947-01-01
- Beds – 30
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
Equinox is a nonprofit community organization in the Capital Region that provides comprehensive domestic violence services, youth services, mental health services and alcohol and chemical dependency treatment.
Unity House of Troy, Inc. in Troy, NY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 518-272-2370 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 518-272-5917
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 518-272-5752
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
About Unity House of Troy, Inc.
- Website – www.unityhouseny.org
- Established – 0007-01-19
- Beds – 33
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
City Mission Of Schenectady in Schenectady, NY
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 518-346-2275
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 518-346-2470
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
About City Mission Of Schenectady
- Website – citymission.com
- Established – 1906-01-01
- Beds – 100
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
YWCA of Northeastern New York in Schenectady, NY
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 518-374-3386 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 518-374-3394
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 518-374-3385
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Populations Served
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Counties Served
Our advocates serve victims in Schenectady however, shelter, counseling, financial literacy and housing can serve individuals outside of county
About YWCA of Northeastern New York
- Website – www.ywca-northeasternny.org
- Established –
- Beds – 21
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
24 hour phone hotline, Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter in confidential location, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy (Criminal Court, Family Court and CPS Advocates), financial literacy and economic empowerment, transitional and permanent housing options for victims and children
Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (DVAP) at MACSC in Mechanciville, NY
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 518-664-4008
- Toll Free –
- Business – 518-664-8322
- Languages Spoken – English
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 518-664-9457
- 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
Saratoga, Rensselaer
About Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (DVAP) at MACSC
- Website – www.mechanicvilleacsc.org
- Established – 1997-01-01
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
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