If you need financial or legal assistance, or a specific type of help not offered by HAWC, check this list of resources.
Massachusetts Resources
Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) ACP provides a means by which survivors may use a confidential address in order to stay safe from actual or threatened violence.
HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) If you have experienced domestic abuse and live in Massachusetts’ North Shore, receive comprehensive domestic abuse services by calling HAWC’s 24-Hour Hotline at 1-800-547-1649.
Jane Doe, Inc. To access a longer list of local resources, visit Jane Doe, Inc.
Llámanos y Hablemos If you are a Spanish-speaking individual who has experienced sexual assault and would like to speak to an advocate in Spanish, call 1-800-223-5001. Si eres un individuo que habla español y que ha sufrido agresión sexual y le gustaría hablar con un(a) trabajador(a) en español llama a 1-800-223-5001.
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) If you are a Portuguese-speaking individual experiencing abuse and would like to speak to an advocate in Portuguese, call 617-864-7600. Se vocé é um indivíduo que está sendo abusado e gostaria de falar para um advogado em português, ligue para 617-864-7600.
SAHELI: Friendship for South Asian Women If you are a South Asian immigrant experiencing abuse and would like to speak to an advocate in a specific South Asian language such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, or Punjabi, call 866-472-4354.
SafeLink To access emergency domestic abuse shelters in Massachusetts, call 877-785-2020.
Nationwide Resources
Casa de Esperanza If you are a Latin@ individual experiencing abuse and would like to speak to an advocate in Spanish, call 651-772-1611. Si eres un individuo que es latino o Latina que ha sufrido abuso y quieres hablar con una trabajadora en español, llama a 651-772-1611.
ChildHelp If you or someone you know has experienced abuse by a parent at any age, call 800-4-A-Child.
Deaf Abused Women’s Network If you are a deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind person experiencing abuse, email hotline@deafdawn.org or videophone them at 202-559-5366.
Legal Services Corporation If you need financial support in order to receive civil legal aid, visit the Legal Services Corporation, established by Congress.
MaleSurvivor If you are a male-identifying individual who is experiencing or has experienced sexual abuse, explore chat rooms and contact MaleSurvivor here.
Manavi If you are a South Asian woman experiencing abuse and would prefer culturally specific support services, call 1-732-435-1414 or fill out this contact form.
National Adult Protective Services Association To find state-specific Adult Protective Services and report abuse against older adults or people with disabilities, visit the National Adult Protective Services Association.
National Center for Elder Abuse If you or someone you know has questions about abuse against older adults or are seeking state resources, visit the National Center for Elder Abuse.
National Dating Abuse Helpline If you are a young person with questions or concerns about your dating relationship, speak to a peer advocate at 1-866-331-9474, or chat either by texting LOVEIS to 22522 or visiting loveisrespect.org.
National Domestic Violence Registry To access a database of domestic abuse offenders, protecting yourself and your family, visit the National Domestic Violence Registry.
StrongHearts Native Helpline If you are a Native American experiencing domestic abuse, receive free, confidential, culturally-sensitive support by calling 844-762-8483 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:30pm CST.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development To find your local housing office and receive assistance locating low-income housing for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income tenants, visit the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development site.
Victim Connect If you are a crime survivor seeking assistance or referrals, visit VictimConnect to chat or call 855-484-2846.
The Women’s Law Project For state-specific legal information, referrals, and other resources, visit the Women’s Law Project.
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