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If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

HAWC provides free services to abuse victims. To understand if what you’re experiencing is abuse, or to start making a safety plan, call our hotline at 1-800-547-1649.

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Abuse is never okay!

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Our Services

HAWC Offices are fully open for in person visits. Appointments are available both at the office, or remotely upon request. Please call our office at 978-744-8552 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday between 9 am and 5 pm) and our 24-hour hotline at 1-800-547-1649 anytime for support.

Available HAWC Services Include:

  • 24-Hour Hotline
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  • Parent Child Trauma Recovery Program
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  • Community Outreach and Education

If it is safer or more convenient for you to request an appointment electronically, please follow this link to fill in an appointment request form. An advocate will be in touch soon.

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HAWC Locations

HAWC serves 23 cities on Massachusetts’ North Shore from the five central locations listed below.

  • Salem, MA 978-744-8552
  • Gloucester, MA 978-283-8642
  • Lynn, MA 781-592-9900
  • North Shore Medical Center 978-354-4383
  • For 24-hour support, call our hotline at: 1-800-547-1649
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