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EspañolESCAPE is a private non-profit institution that works for the intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and family violence. Services include: crisis intervention, counseling, telephone counseling, healthy parenting courses, and more.
Local Programs
Updated:
April 29, 2024Shelters and local programs that provide support, counseling, safety planning, and other services to victims of abuse. (Have a suggestion or correction? Contact us!)
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San Germán
ESCAPE, Family Strengthening Center
San Germán, PR
Phone:
(787) 264-6161, (787) 264-6163
Fax:
(787) 264-6162
Email:
San Juan
Albizu Clinic – Albizu University
Calle Tanca 151
San Juan, PR 00902
Phone:
(787) 725-6500 Ext. 1575
The Albizu Clinic offers mental health services to the community. Services include developmental evaluations and group/individual therapy for children, adults, and older adults. There is a charge for services.
Dominican Women's Center
P.O. Box 20068
San Juan, PR 00928
Phone:
(787) 772-9251, (787) 281-6179
Helps immigrant women who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the everyday problems they face, through specialized services and community outreach. Services include: crisis intervention, coordination of shelter services, safety and escape plans, individual counseling and therapy, hospital accompaniment, accompaniment to protection order hearings, and more.
ESCAPE, Family Strengthening Center
Edificio El Centro I, Local 8
# 500 Avenida Muñoz Rivera
San Juan, PR 00918
Phone:
(787) 287-6161
Fax:
(787) 737-6110
Email:
ESCAPE is a private non-profit institution that works for the intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and family violence. Services include: crisis intervention, counseling, telephone counseling, healthy parenting courses, and more.
Julia de Burgos Safe House - San Juan
P.O. Box 362433
San Juan, PR 00936-2433
Hotline:
(787) 548-5290 (24 hrs)
Phone:
(787) 723-3500
Email:
The Julia de Burgos Safe House serves women survivors of domestic violence and their children. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter, children’s programs, rapid re-housing, legal guidance and counseling, psychological services, group therapy, references, and more. The maximum shelter stay is three months but could be extended depending on the case. All services are free of charge.
Path of the Cross Counseling Center
Calle Alhambra #63 Urb. Floral Park
San Juan, PR 00918
Phone:
(787) 764-4666, (787) 598-4666
Email:
Counseling and psychological services with a Christian focus for victims of domestic violence. Services include: crisis intervention, group counseling for women victims of domestic violence and their families, individual/group/family therapy, referrals, and more.
Wings for Women Foundation - San Juan Office
Cupey Professional Mall
359 San Claudio Ave., Suite 313
San Juan, PR 00926
Phone:
(787) 200-5170
Offers psychosocial, legal, educational, and economic support to women in crisis situations due to domestic violence, sexual assault, and poverty in Puerto Rico. Service include: individual and family counseling, financial assistance, basic necessities, support groups, and more. They also offer legal support for situations such as child custody, child support, and protection orders, among others. This office serves San Juan and the metro area.
