Bedford, Concord, Burlington, and Waltham, MA Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 8, 2019 6:01 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 Bedford, MA with 1 offering a hotline and 1 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 53 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Concord, Burlington, and Waltham.
New Bedford Women’s Center in Bedford, MA
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 508-999-6636 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 888-839-6636
- Business – 508-996-3343
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, Portuguese
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
About New Bedford Women’s Center
- Website – www.thewomenscentersc.com
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Domestic Violence Services Network DVSN in Concord, MA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free – 888-399-6111
- Business – 978-318-3421
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 978-318-3442
- Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
About Domestic Violence Services Network DVSN
- Website – www.dvsn.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
SAHELI, Support and Friendship for South Asian Women in Burlington, MA
DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 866-472-4354 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 866-472-4354
- Languages Spoken – English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, other South Asian languages
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
Services
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Led by a small staff and a cadre of dedicated volunteers headquartered in Burlington, MA and Shrewsbury, NH, Saheli is uniquely focused on the needs of South Asians (from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Saheli staff and volunteers speak most South Asian languages, not limited to Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi and others.
About SAHELI, Support and Friendship for South Asian Women
- Website – www.saheliboston.org
- Established – 1996
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Saheli, a community-based women’s organization in New England, was founded in 1996. Our mission is to empower South Asian women and their families to live safe and healthy lives.
Journey To Safety in Waltham, MA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 781-647-5327
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
About Journey To Safety
- Website – www.jfcsboston.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence in Waltham, MA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 800-899-4000 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 800-899-4000
- Business – 781-891-0724
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 781-891-3861
- 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
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Counties Served
Shelter open to all. Community based services mostly Middlesex and Norfolk counties.
About REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
- Website – www.reachma.org
- Established –
- Beds – 8
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
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