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 Ashtabula, OH with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 10 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Painesville, Chardon, and Eastlake.
Homesafe, Inc. in Ashtabula, OH
- Hotline – 800-952-2873(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-952-2873
- Business – 440-992-2727
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD-
- Fax – 440-998-1342
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Substance abuse counseling
Housing Services
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
Children’s Services
- Child abuse services
- After school programs
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Youth counseling
- Pet therapy
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
-
Counties Served
Ashtabula
- Website-
- Established-
- Beds – 18
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 30
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Forbes House in Painesville, OH
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 440-357-1018(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 440-357-7321
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 440-392-0012
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Emergency shelter
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Legal resource planning
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- In-shelter financial aid
Counseling Services
- Sexual violence support groups
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
Housing Services
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Spiritual services
Children’s Services
- Art/music therapy
- School liaison
- Youth counseling
- Pet therapy
- Safety planning for children
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- Educational programs
- Teen activity program
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
-
Counties Served
Lake, Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Geauga, Ashtabula
- Website – www.forbeshouse.org
- Established – 1980-01-01
- Beds – 30
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 45
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Forbes House empowers individuals and families to end the cycle of domestic abuse. At our shelter, every survivor is paired with a family advocate to help that individual achieve his or her personal goals. We are here 24/7/365 – whenever you need us.
WomenSafe, Inc. in Chardon, OH
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 888-285-5665(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 440-286-7154
- Languages Spoken – English
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD – 800-750-0750
- Fax – 440-286-1037
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
8:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday |
8:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday |
8:30 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
CLOSED |
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Safe home network
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Child custody services
- Legal resource planning
- Legal clinics
- Legal representation
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
Housing Services
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
Children’s Services
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Youth counseling
- Pet therapy
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
-
Counties Served
Geauga, Lake, Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Notheast Ohio **Note: Satellite counseling office in Mentor, Ohio (Lake)
- Website – www.womensafe.org
- Established –
- Beds – 32
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Eastlake Police Department Victim Assistance in Eastlake, OH
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 440-951-1400(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 440-975-4252
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 440-951-7781
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Thursday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
CLOSED |
Services
Emergency Services
- Crisis intervention services
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Mobile advocacy
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
Populations Served
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
About Eastlake Police Department Victim Assistance
- Website –
- Established – 01/01/1989
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 0
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
We are a police based victim advocacy organization. We serve victims located in Eastlake, Ohio. We do court advocacy, peer group sessions, assistance with protection orders. We serve all victims of crimes.