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EspañolYWCA Hanover Safe Home provides free and confidential comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and Human Trafficking in Adams County. Services include a 24-hour hotline, temporary safe housing provided off site, referrals to local shelters, referral and support, options counseling, legal advocacy, accompaniment to legal, medical, and other appointments, child and adult therapy, Safe Pet program, community education and prevention, substance abuse treatment, civil legal referrals, and other supportive services.
Local Programs
Updated:
July 20, 2017This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Adams
YWCA Hanover Safe Home
Gettysburg, PA
Hotline:
717-632-0007
Phone:
717-637-2125
Fax:
717-420-2462
Allegheny
Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 67
Tarentum, PA 15084
Hotline:
(888) 299-4673
Phone:
(724) 224-1100
Fax:
(724) 224-1123
Email:
Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency 30-day shelter, legal and medical advocacy, emergency protection, prevention services, and community outreach. Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc. serves Allegheny County.
Crisis Center North
Hotline:
(866) 782-0911
Phone:
(412) 364-5556
Email:
The Crisis Center North provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include counseling, support groups, case management, legal and medical advocacy, and educational programs. The Crisis Center North serves the northern and western communities of Allegheny County.
Family Resources
1425 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone:
(412) 363-1702
Fax:
(412) 253-2880
Family Resources provides services to families. Services include a family support center, First Steps and Reach Out to Families program, support for children with mental health diagnoses, crisis intervention, family unification services, a parent-teen conflict program, Battering Intervention Program (BIP), therapeutic preschool, a counseling center, family focused strength based services, and family-based mental health services. Family Resources serves Allegheny County.
The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime
3433 East Carson Street, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Hotline:
(866) 644-2882
Phone:
(412) 482-3240
The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide or other crimes. Services include a 24-hour helpline, legal support – accompaniment and advocacy – counseling and therapy, Victims Compensation assistance, a restorative justice program, emergency shelter, transitional housing, Protection from Abuse Order assistance, safety planning, children’s advocacy, and medical advocacy and accompaniment. The Center serves Allegheny County. The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime is moving to a new location in December 2017: 3433 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA.
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
P.O. Box 9024
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Hotline:
(412) 687-8005 Ext. 1 or (877) 338-8255
Phone:
(412) 687-8017
Phone 2:
(412) 355-7400 Legal Advocacy
Fax:
(412) 687-3315
The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh provides services to victims of domestic abuse and their children. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, legal and medical advocacy, support groups, education program, and a men’s group. The legal advocacy consists of court accompaniment, filing legal documents, safety planning, explanation of available options, and direct advocacy as the case progresses through the legal system. The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh serves Allegheny County.
Armstrong
HAVIN, Inc.
P.O. Box 983
Kittanning, PA 16201
Hotline:
(800) 841-8881 or (724) 548-8888
Phone:
(724) 543-1180
Fax:
(724) 543-7410
HAVIN, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and their significant others. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal and medical advocacy and accompaniment, information and referrals to outside agencies, transportation, and outreach and education programs. HAVIN, Inc. serves Armstrong County.
Beaver
Women's Center of Beaver County
P.O. Box 428
Beaver, PA 15009
Hotline:
(724) 775-0131 or (877) 629-1841
Phone:
(724) 775-2032
Fax:
(724) 775-2750
Email:
Women’s Center of Beaver County provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour helpline, crisis services, shelter, transitional housing, legal and medical advocacy, adult counseling, help for teens, a children’s program, and prevention education. The Women’s Center of Beaver County serves Beaver County.
Bedford
Your Safe Haven, Inc.
220 South Thomas Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Hotline:
(800) 555-5671or (814) 623-7664
Your Safe Haven, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, incest, rape, homicide, and other crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal information (custody, PFA, divorce), victim/witness, Crime Victim Compensation assistance, community intervention and education, and a sexual assault response team. Your Safe Haven, Inc. serves Bedford County.
Berks
Safe Berks
255 Chestnut Street
Reading, PA 19602
Hotline:
(610) 372-9540
Phone:
(610) 373-1206 or (610) 373-1206 ext. 107 (Legal Services)
Phone 2:
(610) 373-2053 (Safe House)
Fax:
(610) 372-4188 or (610) 373-1799 (Safe House)
Email:
Safe Berks provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, 30-day emergency safe house, medical advocacy, counseling, residential services, education and community outreach, systems advocacy, and legal services. Safe Berks can provide legal representation for Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, Sexual Violence Protection order, and Protection from Intimidation order hearings. Safe Berks serves Berks County.
Blair
Family Services, Inc.
2022 Broad Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Hotline:
(800) 500-2849 or (814) 944-3585
Phone:
(814) 944-3585
Email:
Family Services, Inc. provides services to victims of abuse and trauma. Services include a 24-hour hotline, a victim services program, counseling, family shelter, teen shelter, youth services, and an intellectual disabilities program. Family Services, Inc. serves Blair County.
Bradford
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center
P.O. Box 186
Towanda, PA 18848
Hotline:
(570) 265-5333 or (570) 673-3861
Fax:
(570) 265-0918
Email:
The Abuse and Rape Crisis Center (ARCC) provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, emergency housing, legal advocacy and accompaniment, medical accompaniment, support groups, systems advocacy, community programs, and volunteer training. ARCC serves Bradford County.
Bucks
A Woman's Place
1281 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Hotline:
(800) 220-8116
Phone:
(215) 343-9241
Phone 2:
(215) 348-0445 (Legal Advocacy Office)
Fax:
(215) 343-3411
Email:
A Woman’s Place (AWP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, full service shelter, free counseling available to residential and non-residential victims, support groups, a first response team, legal advocacy, and is part of the Civil Legal Representation (CLR) Program led by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCAD). A Woman’s Place serves Bucks County.
Butler
Victim Outreach Intervention Center
P.O. Box 293
Evans City, PA 16033
Hotline:
(800) 400-8551
Phone:
(724) 776-5910
Fax:
(724) 776-6781
The Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe) provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing options, counseling, children services, Civil Legal Representation (CLR), legal advocacy, survivor accompaniment, and prevention education. VOICe’s CLR services includes, but is not limited to, custody, divorce, immigration, landlord/tenant issues, legal options, Protection From Abuse orders, and support.
Cambria
The Women's Help Center, Inc. (Somerset Office)
Scull Building Room 214
124 North Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501
Hotline:
(814) 443-2824 or (800) 999-7406
The Women’s Help Center, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling. For shelter residents there is group support, counseling, safety planning, and coping and anger management skills. Legal Advocacy services include preparation assistance, transportation, accompaniment, and support. The Women’s Help Center, Inc. serves Cambria County.
Women's Help Center, Inc. - Johnstown Office
809 Napoleon Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
Hotline:
(814) 536-5361 or (800) 999-7406
The Women’s Help Center, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling. For shelter residents there is group support, counseling, safety planning, and coping and anger management skills. Legal Advocacy services include preparation assistance, transportation, accompaniment, and support. Serving Cambria County.
Carbon
Domestic Violence Service Center, Inc.
157 South First Street
Lehighton, PA 18703
Hotline:
(800) 424-5600
Phone:
(570) 823-6799
Fax:
(570) 821-0475
The Domestic Violence Service Center (DVSC) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling for residents and non-residents, advocacy, court advocacy and accompaniment related to Protection From Abuse orders, community outreach and education, life skills and parenting training, medical and mental health advocacy, and trainings for professionals. DVSC serves Carbon and Luzerne Counties.
Victims Resource Center
1001 Mahoning Street
Lehighton, PA 18235
Hotline:
(610) 379-0151
Phone:
(570) 325-9641
URL:
The Victims Resource Center (VRC) assists victims of sexual violence and their family members and friends who are affected by the crime. Services include a 24-hour hotline, medical and legal accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation claims, assistance completing victim impact statements, assistance filing orders (PFA, PFI, and PSVI), assistance with restitution forms, legal advocacy, counseling, referral to safe housing, and information and referrals to outside resources. The VRC serves Carbon, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties.
Centre
Centre County Women's Resource Center
140 West Nittany Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Hotline:
(877) 234-5050
Phone:
(814) 238-7066
Fax:
(814) 238-0660
URL:
The Center County Women’s Resource Center provides services to victims of dating and domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling and advocacy, transitional housing, support groups, community education, legal representation in family law and immigration remedies, a child access center for safe child exchange and supervised visitation. Services offered are available to male and female survivors. The Centre County Women’s Resource Center serves Centre County.
Chester
Domestic Violence Center (Coatesville Office)
1001 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
Hotline:
(888) 711-6270 or (610) 431-1430
Phone:
(610) 384-2774
Fax:
(610) 384-2159
URL:
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, adult counseling, children’s services, housing, and resources. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County serves Chester County.
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (Kennett Square Office)
La Comunidad Hispana
731 West Cyprus Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Hotline:
(888) 711-6270 or (610) 431-1430
Phone:
(610) 444-7550 Ext. 233 or Ext. 243
Fax:
(610) 444-6407
URL:
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, adult counseling, children’s services, housing, and resources. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County serves Chester County.
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (Oxford Office)
35 North 3rd Street
Oxford, PA 19363
Hotline:
(610) 431-1430 or (888) 711-6270
Phone:
(610) 932-2330 Ext. 211
Fax:
(610) 932-2331
URL:
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, adult counseling, children’s services, housing, and resources. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County serves Chester County.
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (West Chester Office)
P.O. Box 832
West Chester, PA 19381
Hotline:
(888) 711-6270 or (610) 431-1430
Phone:
(610) 431-3546
Fax:
(610) 431-2462
URL:
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, adult counseling, children’s services, housing, and resources. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County serves Chester County.
Clarion
Community Action, Inc.
30A South Sheridan Road
Clarion, PA 16214
Hotline:
(800) 598-3998
Phone:
(814) 226-4785 or (800) 997-7661
Community Action, Inc.’s Crossroads Project provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, empowerment counseling, safety planning, community domestic violence prevention education programs, school dating violence and prevention programs, advocacy to social, medical, and educational services, emergency shelter, transitional housing options (up to 24 months), relocation assistance, support groups, and legal advocacy. Community Action, Inc. primarily serves Clarion and Jefferson Counties.
Stop Abuse For Everyone, Inc.
Hotline:
(814) 226-8481 or (800) 992-3039
Phone:
(814) 226-8481
Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter for female victims and their dependent children, community education and prevention programs. Legal advocacy and accompaniment (assistance with Protection From Abuse orders), counseling, empowerment groups, and a transitional housing program from women and their minor children for up to one year. SAFE serves Clarion County.
Clinton
Clinton County Women's Center
34 West Main Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Hotline:
(570) 748-9509
Phone:
(570) 748-9539
Email:
The Clinton County Women’s Center provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, options/empowerment counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, youth advocacy, outreach, medical advocacy, referral information, community/school education and training. The Women’s Center’s legal advocate is available to assist with legal options and provide information concerning Protection From Abuse orders. The Clinton County Women’s Center serves Clinton County
Columbia
Beyond Violence, Inc.
1612 Walnut Street
Berwick, PA 18603
Phone:
(570) 759-0298
Beyond Violence, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include counseling for adults, children, and teens, and educational programs. Beyond Violence, Inc. serves Columbia County.
Women's Center, Inc.
111 North Market Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Hotline:
(800) 544-8293 or (570) 784-6631
Phone:
(570) 784-6632
The Women’s Center, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include counseling and support groups, shelter, legal and medical advocacy and accompaniment, and preventative education. The Women’s Center, Inc.’s Legal Coordinator and Advocate is available to assist clients with legal options and safety planning. Services include assistance with filing Protection From Abuse petitions and accompaniment to PFA hearings and related criminal hearings. The Women’s Center, Inc. serves Columbia County.
Crawford
Women's Services, Inc.
204 Spring Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Hotline:
(814) 333-9766 or (888) 881-0189
Phone:
(814) 724-4637
Fax:
(814) 337-4394
Email:
Email: information
womensservicesinc.org or bharlanwomensservices.org The Women’s Services, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, advocacy, medical advocacy, and education and outreach programs. Women’s Services, Inc. serves Crawford County.
Cumberland
Domestic Violence Service of Cumberland & Perry Counties (Camp Hill Office)
2120 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Hotline:
(800) 852-2102
Phone:
(717) 761-5599
The Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, crisis counseling, individual and group counseling, support groups, medical and legal accompaniment, referral services, children’s programs, AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program, and professional training and public education. DVSCP serves Cumberland and Perry Counties.
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (Carlisle Office)
P.O. Box 1039
Carlisle, PA 17013
Hotline:
(800) 852-2102
Phone:
(717) 258-4806
Fax:
(717) 258-1677
The Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, crisis counseling, individual and group counseling, support groups, medical and legal accompaniment, referral services, children’s programs, AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program, and professional training and public education. DVSCP serves Cumberland and Perry Counties.
Dauphin
Violence Intervention and Prevention Services (YWCA of Greater Harrisburg)
1101 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Hotline:
(800) 654-1211
Phone:
(717) 724-2252
Fax:
(717) 234-1779
Email:
The YWCA’s Violence Intervention and Prevention Services offers services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking, and non-offending family members. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, support groups, and medical and court accompaniments, and prevention education services. The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg serves Dauphin County.
Delaware
Delaware County Women Against Rape
P.O. Box 211
Media, PA 19063
Hotline:
(610) 566-4342
Phone:
(610) 566-4386
Delaware County Women Against Rape (DCWAR) primarily provides services to victims of rape and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, medical and legal accompaniment, counseling, and assistance with Crime Victims Compensation. Delaware County Women Against Rape serves Delaware County.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (Chester Office)
Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Chester
160 East 7th Street, 3rd Floor
Chester, PA 19013
Phone:
(610) 357-6957
URL:
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. provides legal services to victims of domestic violence. Legal services include counseling, advocacy filing Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, assistance with U-visa petitions, referrals for representation, district court accompaniment to appear at the abuser’s criminal proceeding, and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation. The Chester office serves Delaware County.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (Media Office)
14 West 2nd Street
Media, PA 19063
Hotline:
(610) 565-4590
Phone:
(610) 565-6272
URL:
Email:
The Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. (DAP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, financial empowerment programs, safe house, and legal advocacy. Legal services include counseling, advocacy filing Temporary Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, legal representation at final PFA hearings, assistance with U-visa petitions, referrals for representation, district court accompaniment to appear at the abuser’s criminal proceeding, and assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation. DAP serves Delaware County.
Elk
Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, & Emotional Abuse, Inc.
P.O. Box 464
Ridgeway, PA 15853
Hotline:
(814) 772-3838 (Elk County) or (814) 486-1227 (Cameron County)
Phone:
(814) 772-0113 (Legal Advocate)
Phone 2:
(814) 772-1422 (Victim/Witness Program)
URL:
Email:
Citizens Against Physical Sexual, & Emotional Abuse, Inc. (CAPSEA) provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, a permanent housing program, a domestic violence program (counseling, options and referrals, counselor/advocate, accompaniment, transportation, and medical and legal advocacy), in Elk and Cameron County a sexual assault program (transportation, medical and legal advocacy, accompaniment, transportation, counselor/advocate, in Cameron County a homeless assistance program, prevention education programs, children’s programs, and support groups. CAPSEA serves Cameron and Elk Counties.
Erie
Safe Journey
P.O. Box 208
Union City, PA 16438
Hotline:
(814) 438-2675
Safe Journey provides services to victims of domestic, dating, sexual, and stalking violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, emergency shelter, safety planning, Protection From Abuse (PFA) assistance, court accompaniment and transportation, empowerment groups, information and referrals to outside resources, children’s counseling and groups, financial assistance, and parenting after domestic violence classes. Safe Journey serves Erie County.
SafeNet
1702 French Street
Erie, PA 16501
Hotline:
(814) 454-8161
Phone:
(814) 455-1774
Email:
SafeNet provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling and advocacy, legal representation, children’s programs, education and training, and transitional housing. SafeNet provides legal representation for Protection From Abuse orders and other legal issues resulting from the abusive relationship. SafeNet serves Erie County.
Fayette
Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County
6 Oliver Road, Suite 108
Oliver Square Plaza
Uniontown, PA 15401
Hotline:
(724) 437-3737
Phone:
(724) 437-1470
Fax:
(724) 437-6097
Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County (CVC) provides services to victims of sexual assault, child abuse, physical assault, robbery, homicide, DUI, arson, and other violent crimes. Services include family support, parenting classes, Victims Compensation, medical and legal advocacy, and counseling and therapy. CVC serves Fayette County.
Franklin
Women In Need, Inc.
P.O. Box 25
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Hotline:
(800) 621-6660 or (717) 264-4444
Phone:
(717) 264-3056
Fax:
(717) 485-3134
Women In Need, Inc. (WIN) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, community education and awareness. WIN serves Franklin and Fulton Counties.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon House
P.O. Box 217
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Hotline:
(855) 366-8448 or (814) 643-1190
Phone:
(814) 643-2801
Fax:
(814) 643-2419
The Huntingdon House provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, shelter, transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education. The Huntingdon House serves Huntingdon County.
The Abuse Network
31 South Dorcas Street, Ground Floor
Lewistown, PA 17004
Hotline:
(717) 242-2444 or (888) 810-2444
Phone:
(814) 506-8237
The Abuse Network provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, shelter, advocacy, accompaniment, support groups, empowerment and options counseling, community education and training, and information and referrals to outside sources. The Abuse Network serves Juniata, Mifflin, and Huntingdon Counties.
Indiana
Alice Paul House
P.O. Box 417
Indiana, PA 15701
Hotline:
(800) 435-7249
Phone:
(724) 349-4444
Email:
The Alice Paul House offers services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, juvenile offenders, and other crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, medical and legal advocacy, and community awareness and education programs. The Alice Paul House serves Indiana County.
Jefferson
Community Action, Inc. (Punxsutawney Office)
105 Grace Way
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Hotline:
(814) 938-3580
Phone:
(814) 938-3302 or (800) 648-3381
Email:
Community Action, Inc.’s Crossroads Project provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, empowerment counseling, safety planning, community domestic violence prevention education programs, school dating violence and prevention programs, advocacy to social, medical, and educational services, emergency shelter, transitional housing options (up to 24 months), relocation assistance, support groups, and legal advocacy. Community Action, Inc. primarily serves Clarion and Jefferson Counties.
Lackawanna
Women's Resource Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 975
Scranton, PA 18501
Hotline:
(570) 346-4671 or (800) 257-5765
Phone:
(570) 346-4460
URL:
The Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (WRC) provides services to adult and child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, safe housing, legal support, counseling, education programs, systems advocacy, and a teen Women’s Resource Center. Legal services include representation, consultation and court preparation, safety planning, assistance with Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, child custody, child support, divorce, nuisance ordinances from landlords, evictions, consumer debt, banking and tax issues, immigration issues, and employment cases. WRC serves Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties.
Lancaster
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County
601 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Hotline:
(717) 299-1249
Phone:
(717) 299-7301 or (800) 732 -0018
Fax:
(717) 299-9341
The Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP) provides services to low income families and/or victims of domestic violence. CAP’s Violence Prevention Program’s services include emergency shelter and counseling, a legal clinic, and prevention education. CAP serves Lancaster County.
Lawrence
Crisis Shelter of Lawrence
1218 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Hotline:
(724) 652-9036
Phone:
(724) 652-9206
Fax:
(724) 652-9222
Email:
The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other serious crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, temporary emergency shelter, transitional housing, assistance and accompaniment with Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, individual and group counseling and workshops, 24-hour medical and legal advocacy and accompaniment, system and individual advocacy, assistance to victims of juvenile offenders, assistance to victims of other serious crimes with emphasis on the elderly, community education and prevention trainings, and training for professionals. The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County serves Lawrence County.
Lebanon
Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County, Inc.
P.O. Box 42
Lebanon, PA 17042
Hotline:
(717) 273-7190 or (866) 686-0451
Email:
The Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include 30-day emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, legal and medical advocacy, children’s programs, and education and prevention programs. The Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County, Inc. serves Lebanon County.
Lehigh
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
801 Hamilton Street, Suite 300
Allentown, PA 18101
Hotline:
(610) 437-6611
Phone:
(610) 437-6610
URL:
Email:
The Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley (CVC) provides services to people whose lives have been directly affected by crime. Services include individual and group counseling, prevention education and community outreach, court advocacy (information and accompaniment to criminal justice proceedings), a 24-hour hotline, and assistance in filing for victims’ compensation. The Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley serves Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc.
444 East Susquehanna Street
PA 18103
Hotline:
(610) 437-3369 or (877) 438-4957
Phone:
(610) 797-0530
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour hotline, safe house, counseling, support groups, court advocacy, community outreach, prevention education, and medical advocacy. Turning Point serves both Northampton County and Lehigh County.
Luzerne
Victims Resource Center
71 North Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Phone:
(570) 823-0765
URL:
The Victims Resource Center (VRC) assists victims of sexual violence and other serious crimes. VRC also provides services to victims’ families and friends who are affected by the crime. Services include a 24-hour hotline, medical and legal accompaniment, assistance with crime victim compensation claims, assistance completing victim impact statements, assistance filing orders (PFA, PFI, and PSVI), assistance with restitution forms, legal advocacy, counseling, referral to safe housing, and information and referrals to outside resources. The Victims Resource Center serves Carbon, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties.
Lycoming
Wise Options (YWCA Northcentral PA)
815 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Hotline:
(800) 326-8483 or (570) 323-8167
Fax:
(570) 567-0146
The YWCA of Northcentral PA’s Wise Options program provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, assistance filing Protection From Abuse orders (PFA), counseling, and community education programs. Wise Options serves Lycoming County.
Mercer
AWARE, Inc.
109 South Sharpsville Avenue, Suite D
Sharon, PA 16146
Hotline:
(888) 981-1457
Phone:
(724) 342-4934
Fax:
(724) 342-4938
Email:
AWARE, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, an emergency response advocate, emergency housing, support groups, individual advocacy, youth services, legal advocacy, pet shelter, and community education and prevention outreach. AWARE serves Mercer County.
Mifflin
The Abuse Network
31 South Dorcas Street, Ground Floor
Lewistown, PA 17044
Hotline:
(717) 242-2444 or (888) 810-2444
Phone:
Mifflin: (717) 242-0715
Phone 2:
Juniata: (717) 447-1885 or Huntingdon: (814) 506-8237
The Abuse Network provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, shelter, advocacy, accompaniment, support groups, empowerment and options counseling, community education and training, and information and referrals to outside sources. The Abuse Network serves Juniata, Mifflin, and Huntingdon Counties.
Monroe
Women's Resources of Monroe County, Inc.
215 West Main Street
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
Hotline:
(570) 421-4200
Phone:
(570) 424-2093
Fax:
(570) 424-2094
The Women’s Resources of Monroe County, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, medical accompaniment, and prevention and education programs. Women’s Resources of Monroe County, Inc. serves Monroe County.
Montgomery
Laurel House
P.O. Box 764
Norristown, PA 19404
Hotline:
(800) 642-3150
Phone:
(610) 277-1860
Fax:
(610) 277-6425
Email:
Laurel House provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, transitional housing, legal and medical advocacy and accompaniment, Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), children’s program, counseling, education and prevention trainings. Laurel House serves Montgomery County.
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc.
325 Swede Street, 2nd Floor
Norristown, PA 19401
Hotline:
(888) 521-0983
Phone:
(610) 277-0932
Fax:
(610) 277-6386
The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc. provides services to crime victims and their families. Services include a 24-hour hotline, medical and legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, and community prevention education. The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc. has a Crime Victims Law Project (CVLP) that provides legal assistance for sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking victims in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. The CVLP provides free legal representation and assistance to victims with legal issues including (but not limited to) Protection From Abuse orders (PFAs), child custody/visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony, divorce, sexual harassment, housing, safety planning, creditor, intervention and economic advocacy, name change petitions, school-based issues, work-based issues, and immigration issues.
Women's Center of Montgomery (Bryn Mawr Office)
14 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 207
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Hotline:
(800) 773-2424
Phone:
(610) 525-1427
Email:
The Women’s Center of Montgomery provides services to victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Services include a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and accompaniment (PFA filing assistance), systems advocacy, individualized and support group counseling, emergency cash assistance, assistance locating emergency shelter and affordable and/or temporary housing, and community education and prevention trainings. Serving Montgomery County.
Women's Center of Montgomery (Elkins Park Office)
8080 Old York Road, Suite 200
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Hotline:
(800) 773-2424
Phone:
(215) 635-7344
Email:
The Women’s Center of Montgomery provides services to victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Services include a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and accompaniment (PFA filing assistance), systems advocacy, individualized and support group counseling, emergency cash assistance, assistance locating emergency shelter and affordable and/or temporary housing, and community education and prevention trainings. The Women’s Center of Montgomery County serves Montgomery County.
Women's Center of Montgomery (Pottstown Office)
555 High Street, 2nd Floor
Pottstown, PA 19464
Hotline:
(800) 773-2424
Phone:
(610) 970-7363
Email:
The Women’s Center of Montgomery provides services to victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Services include a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and accompaniment (PFA filing assistance), systems advocacy, individualized and support group counseling, emergency cash assistance, assistance locating emergency shelter and affordable and/or temporary housing, and community education and prevention trainings. The Women’s Center of Montgomery County serves Montgomery County.
Women's Center of Montgomery - Colmar Office
2506 North Broad Street, Suite 203
Colmar, PA 18915
Hotline:
(800) 773-2424
Phone:
(215) 996-0721
Email:
The Women’s Center of Montgomery provides services to victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Services include a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and accompaniment (PFA filing assistance), systems advocacy, individualized and support group counseling, emergency cash assistance, assistance locating emergency shelter and affordable and/or temporary housing, and community education and prevention trainings. The Women’s Center of Montgomery County serves Montgomery County.
Northampton
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley
1555 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18042
Hotline:
(610) 437-6611
Phone:
(610) 250-6313
URL:
The Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley (CVC) provides services to people whose lives have been directly affected by crime. Services include individual and group counseling, prevention education and community outreach, court advocacy (information and accompaniment to criminal justice proceedings), a 24-hour hotline, and assistance in filing for victims’ compensation. The Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley serves Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc.
444 East Susquehanna Street
Allentown, PA 18103
Hotline:
(610) 437-3369 or (877) 438-4957
Phone:
(610) 797-0530
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour hotline, safe house, counseling, support groups, court advocacy, community outreach, prevention education, and medical advocacy. Turning Point serves both Northampton County and Lehigh County.
Northumberland
Transitions
P.O. Box 170
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Hotline:
(800) 850-7948
Phone:
(570) 644-4488 (Northumberland county)
Phone 2:
(570) 523-6482 (in Union) or (570) 374-7773 (Snyder county)
Transitions provides services to victims of all serious crimes, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, bullying, and dating violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency safe house, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, adult and child counseling, sexual assault services, support groups, and education and community outreach. Transitions serves Union, Snyder, and Northumberland Counties.
Perry
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (New Bloomfield Office)
P.O. Box 37
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Hotline:
(800) 852-2102
Phone:
(717) 582-8900
Fax:
(717) 582-8792
The Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, crisis counseling, individual and group counseling, support groups, medical and legal accompaniment, referral services, children’s programs, AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program, and professional training and public education. DVSCP serves Cumberland and Perry Counties.
Philadelphia
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
216 West Somerset Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone:
(215) 763-8870 Ext. 1210 (LDVP)
Phone 2:
(215) 763-8870 (Main Number)
Email:
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.’s Latina Domestic Violence Program (LDVP) provides services to victims of domestic violence and children (aged 4-17) who have witnessed domestic violence. Services include counseling and education, advocacy, weekly support groups in English and Spanish, referrals and linkages to community resources, emergency relocation and housing assistance, counseling and advocacy for families, education support groups from parents and children. Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. serves Philadelphia County
Lutheran Settlement House (Jane Addams Place)
25 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hotline:
(866) 723-3014
Phone:
(215) 387-2587
Phone 2:
(215) 426-8610 Ext. 1236 (Domestic Violence Department)
Fax:
(215) 921-6200
The Lutheran Settlement House’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program (BVDP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, education trainings, transitional housing, and Students Talking About Relationships (STAR) program. The Lutheran Settlement House serves Philadelphia County.
Lutheran Settlement House (Main Office)
1340 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Hotline:
(866) 723-3014
Phone:
(215) 426-8610
Phone 2:
(215) 426-8610 Ext. 1236 (Domestic Violence Department)
Fax:
(215) 426-0581
The Lutheran Settlement House’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program (BVDP) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, medical and legal advocacy, education trainings, transitional housing, and Students Talking About Relationships (STAR) program. The Lutheran Settlement House serves Philadelphia County.
Women Against Abuse
100 South Broad Street, Suite 1341
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Hotline:
(866) 723-3014
Phone:
(215) 686-7082 (Legal)
Women Against Abuse’s Legal Center provides free legal advocacy and representation to females and males dealing with relationship violence-related legal matters. These legal matters include Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, child custody and child support, legal options counseling, safety planning, and court accompaniment. Women Against Abuse serves Philadelphia County.
Women In Transition, Inc.
21 South 12th Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hotline:
(215) 751-1111
Phone:
(215) 564-5301
Fax:
(215) 564-5723
Email:
Women In Transition, Inc. (WIT) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, peer support groups, counseling and advocacy, substance abuse and intervention, referrals, education and training, and WAVE self-defense classes. WIT serves Philadelphia County.
Pike
Safe Haven of Pike County
402 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Hotline:
(570) 296-4357
Phone:
(570) 296-2827
Fax:
(570) 227-1228
Email:
Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or other crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, Children’s advocacy center, emergency overnight assistance, empowerment advocacy, Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), legal and medical advocacy, Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT), school programs, support groups, presentations and trainings, and a Pike County Taskforce on Interpersonal Violence. Safe Have of Pike County, Inc. serves Pike County.
Potter
A Way Out
P.O. Box 447
Coudersport, PA 16915
Hotline:
(814) 274-0240 or (877) 334-3136
Phone:
(814) 274-0368
Email:
A Way Out provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, individual advocacy, medical accompaniment, emergency shelter, individual counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and community education and prevention. A Way Out serves Potter County.
Schuylkill
Schuylkill Women In Crisis
P.O. Box 96
Pottsville, PA 17901
Hotline:
(800) 282-0634 or (570) 622-6220
Phone:
(570) 622-3991
Fax:
(570) 628-1836
Email:
Schuylkill Women in Crisis (SWiC) provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, information and referral, emergency shelter, individual and group supportive crisis counseling, children’s programming, safety planning, limited transportation and food assistance, advocacy on behalf of victims with other community systems, transitional housing, case management, and volunteer training. SWiC serves Schuylkill County.
Sullivan
Sullivan County Victim Services
P.O. Box 272
Laporte, PA 18626
Hotline:
(800) 894-3706 or or (570) 946-4215
Phone:
(570) 946-4063
Fax:
(570) 946-4570
Email:
Sullivan County Victim Services (SCVS) provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, Crime Victims Compensation and Protection Order assistance, support groups, medical and legal accompaniment, emergency short-term shelter, and prevention education trainings. SCVS serves Sullivan County.
Tioga
Haven of Tioga
48 East Avenue
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Hotline:
(800) 550-0447
Phone:
(570) 724-3549
Fax:
(570) 724-1361
Email:
Haven of Tioga County provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual and legal advocacy, empowerment and options counseling, medical and legal accompaniment, safety planning, assistance in obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA), children’s services, assistance filing Crime Victims Compensation Claims, free school and community programs, information and referrals, free temporary housing, telecounseling, relocation assistance, and assistance paying for emergency medical expenses. Haven of Tioga County serves Tioga County.
Venango
Family Services & Children's Aid Society of Venango County
719 East Second Street
Oil City, PA 16301
Hotline:
(814) 667-7273 or (800) 243-4944
Phone:
(814) 667-4005
Family Services & Children’s Aid Society of Venango County’s PPC Violence Free Network & Shelter provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and other violent crimes including assault, DUI related offenses, burglary, homicide, identity theft, stalking, and harassment. Services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, relocation assistance, First Response Team and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), PFA assistance, Victims of Serious Crimes, Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) referral, community education programs, school prevention programs, supervised visitation, alternatives to violence and anger management, and legal and medical advocacy. Family Services & Children’s Aid Society of Venango County serves Venango.
PPC Violence Free Network
29 Pearl Avenue
Oil City, PA 16301
Hotline:
(814) 677-7273 or (800) 243-4944
Phone:
(814) 676-5350
Family Services & Children’s Aid Society of Venango County’s PPC Violence Free Network & Shelter provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and other violent crimes including assault, DUI related offenses, burglary, homicide, identity theft, stalking, and harassment. Services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, relocation assistance, First Response Team and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), PFA assistance, Victims of Serious Crimes, Victim’s Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP) referral, community education programs, school prevention programs, supervised visitation, alternatives to violence and anger management, and legal and medical advocacy. Family Services & Children’s Aid Society of Venango County serves Venango County.
Washington
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA (Washington Office)
308 East Maiden Street
Washington, PA 15301
Phone:
724) 223-9191 or (800) 7910-4000 (Washington County)
Phone 2:
(724) 439-9500 or (724) 852-2463
Email:
The Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, temporary shelter, transportation, empowerment counseling and support groups, information and referrals, advocacy, accompaniment, legal advocacy, transitional housing, children’s program, prevention projects in schools, and community education and training programs. The Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA serves Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties.
Wayne
Victim's Intervention Program
P.O. Box 986
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone:
(570) 253-4401
Phone 2:
(570) 253-4431
The Victims’ Intervention Program provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis counseling, individual counseling, assistance with Protection From Abuse Orders and Crime Victim Compensation Claims, emergency shelter, emergency transportation, accompaniment to court, legal aid, policy, hospitals, and social service agencies, risk reduction workshops, professional trainings, and information and referrals. VIP serves Wayne County.
Westmoreland
Blackburn Center
P.O. Box 398
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hotline:
(888) 832-2272 or (724) 836-1122
Phone:
(724) 837-9540
The Blackburn Center provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and other types of violent crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling and therapy, support groups, medical advocacy and accompaniment, and legal system support. The Blackburn Center serves Westmoreland County.
Wyoming
Victims Resource Center
119 Warren Street
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Hotline:
(570) 836-5544
URL:
The Victims Resource Center (VRC) provides services for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, and other serious crimes, as well as offering services for their family members and friends who are affected by the crime. Services include a 24-hour hotline, medical and legal accompaniment, assistance with crime victims compensation, assistance filing orders (PFA, PFI, and PSVI), assistance with completing victim impact statements, referral to safe housing, information and referrals to outside resources, counseling, and legal advocacy. The Victims Resource Center serves Carbon, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties.
York
ACCESS-York & Victim Assisstance Center (YWCA York)
320 East Market Street
York, PA 17403
Hotline:
Domestic Violence: (717) 846-5400 (York) or (800) 262-8444 or (717) 637-2235 (Hanover) (717) 854-3131 (York County) or (800) 422-3204
The ACCESS-York & Victim Assistance Center of the YWCA York provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, support groups, transitional housing in York and Hanover, hospital response/medical advocacy, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, and community outreach and violence prevention. The ACCESS-York & Victim Assistance Center serves York and Hanover Counties.
YWCA Hanover Safe Home
Hanover, PA
Hotline:
717-632-0007
Phone:
717-637-2125
Fax:
717-633-1016
YWCA Hanover Safe Home provides free and confidential comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and Human Trafficking in York County. Services include a 24-hour hotline, temporary safe housing provided off site, referrals to local shelters, referral and support, options counseling, legal advocacy, accompaniment to legal, medical, and other appointments, child and adult therapy, Safe Pet program, community education and prevention, substance abuse treatment, civil legal referrals, and other supportive services.
