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.
Center for Family Violence Prevention in Greenville, NC
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 252-752-3811(24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 888-278-6201
- Business – 252-758-4400
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 252-752-4197
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Services
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- 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
- 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 batterers
- Sexual violence support groups
- Sex offender counseling
- Incest counseling
- Ritual abuse counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
Housing Services
- 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
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
- Spiritual services
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
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
-
Counties Served
Pitt, Martin, Washington
About Center for Family Violence Prevention
- Website – www.c4fvp.org
- Established –
- Beds – 25
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Ruth’s House, Inc in Washington, NC
- Hotline – 252-940-0007(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 252-940-0007
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 252-946-0709
- 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
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- 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
- 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
- Counseling for batterers
- Sexual violence support groups
- Sex offender counseling
- Incest counseling
- Ritual abuse counseling
- 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
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
- Spiritual services
Children’s Services
- Child abuse services
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- School liaison
- Youth counseling
- 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
- Website – ruths-house.org
- Established –
- Beds – 8
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 60
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Description
Our mission is to provide shelter, counseling, court advocacy and support services for victims of domestic violence assisting them to transform their lives and regain their rightful place in the community free from abuse. In addition, we work to mobilize the community against domestic violence through information and education.
SAFE in Lenoir County in Kinston, NC
- Hotline – 252-523-5573(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 252-523-5573
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 252-523-9888
- 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
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency shelter
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Emergency local transportation
- Confidential shelter location
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Legal resource planning
Counseling Services
- Counseling for batterers
- Sexual violence support groups
- Shelter resident counseling
- Incest counseling
Housing Services
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Resources and referrals
- Job search/placement
- Medical accompaniment
Children’s Services
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services
- Speaker’s bureau
- Domestic violence workshops
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
-
Counties Served
Lenoir, Greene, Jones
About SAFE in Lenoir County
- Website – www.safeinlenoir-greene.org
- Established –
- Beds – 12
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 90
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Wesley Shelter, Inc. in Wilson, NC
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 252-291-2344(24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 252-291-2344
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 252-291-1436
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| Thursday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| Friday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
CLOSED |
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 assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Child custody services
- 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
- Sexual violence support groups
- Substance abuse counseling
Housing Services
- 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
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
Children’s Services
- Child care during support groups
- Teen activity program
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Populations Served
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
About Wesley Shelter, Inc.
- Website – www.wesleyshelter.org
- Established – 1983
- Beds – 8
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 70
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
Domestic/Sexual Violence Response agency since 1983. Provides 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy, hospital accompaniment, legal services, counseling, support groups, life skills classes and more. Also provides education and professional training in the community.
