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EspañolThe 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.
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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Aguadilla
Julia de Burgos Safe House - Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR
Hotline:
(787) 548-5290 (24 hrs)
Phone:
(787) 891-2031
Email:
Aibonito
Central House of Thought for Women - Aibonito Office
Calle Degetau 217
Aibonito, PR 00705
Phone:
(787) 735-6698 / (787) 735-3200
Phone 2:
(787) 686-2000 Ext. 2912 consultas legales
Email:
The House of Thought provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and date rape. They offer legal services in the Aibonito and Guayama judicial regions, such as representation and advocacy. Other services include counseling, emotional support, psychological services, education, and prevention.
Arecibo
CAPROMUNI
Arecibo, PR
Hotline:
(787) 831-2272 (24 hrs)
Phone:
(787) 879-3300
Email:
CAPROMUNI offers shelter and guidance to victims of gender violence and their children. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter for up to 90 days, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, mental health services, psychological services, legal advocacy and advice, and more. CAPROMUNI is a program of IPVIPR.
Creating Bonds between Men and Women who are Victims of Domestic Violence
Carr. 651 Sector El Junco Km. 2.7 Bo. Hato Arriba
Arecibo, PR 00613
Phone:
(787) 362-7877
Email:
This program was designed to help adolescents, women, and men who are victims of domestic violence. Services include: guidance and counseling, crisis intervention, psychological services, group and individual therapy, and educational presentations.
Office of Promotion and Human Development, Inc. (OPDH in Spanish)
Carretera 651, KM 2.1 BO. Juncos
Arecibo, PR
Phone:
(787) 817-6951, (787) 817-6955, (787) 817-6954
Fax:
(787) 817-7597
URL:
Email:
OPDH is a non-profit organization that offers support services to the community. Services include: individual counseling, support groups for women over age 18 who are victims/survivors of domestic violence, educational workshops for crime victims over age 18, community development, and more.
Caguas
Family Counseling and Therapy Institute
Plaza San Alfonso
Avenida Gautier Benítez, Esquina Degetau
Caguas, PR 00725
Phone:
(787) 746-5756
URL:
Email:
The Institute’s mission is to strengthen family unity and health coexistence through psychosocial, educational, and preventive services that promote overall wellbeing. They support domestic violence survivors through group therapy.
Matria Project
Calle Betances 53 Local 102
Caguas, PR 00725
Hotline:
(787) 704-2222 (24 hrs)
Email:
Matria Project serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as LGBT persons and heads of household who live below poverty level. Through the helpline, they help establish safety and escape plans, offer counseling, and coordinate services. The transitional housing program is up to two years and serves women and the LGB community who are homeless due to an active situation of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, or human trafficking.
Piety Home (FUNDESCO)
Aptdo. 6300
Caguas, PR 00726-6300
Phone:
(787) 743-7658
Phone 2:
(787) 258-5162
Fax:
(787) 746-0001
Email:
Piety Home provides services to women victims of domestic violence and violent crime, and to their children. Services include: social work, medical clinic, psychological services, case management, food and referrals.
Carolina
Referrals and Help for Abused Women
Aptdo. 8
Carolina, PR 00936-0008
Phone:
(787) 701-2395
Email:
Services for survivors/victims in a current domestic violence situation. Among the services offered are: advocacy, case management, psychology, legal consultations, support groups, safety planning with preventative rounds by the municipal police, referrals, and more.
Traveler’s Aid Office
Aeropuerto Luis Muñoz Marín
Carolina, PR
Phone:
(787) 791-1034
Help for victims of domestic violence in cases of crisis to leave the country.
Cayey
Saint Mary of Mercy New Woman Home
Cayey, PR 00937
Hotline:
(787) 385-7628, (939) 255-9800 (24 hrs)
Phone:
(787) 263-6473
Email:
Offers services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and date rape. Service include: a 24-hour helpline, shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, social work services, psychological services, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, business and financial training, and more. In addition, they have special projects providing services to underserved populations such as children, youth, seniors, and the LGBTIQA+.
Comerío
Juana Colón House
Calle Eliseo Guerrero, Sector El Cielito
Comerío, PR
Phone:
(787) 875-3170
Email:
Juana Colón House is a community organization that provides care to women, especially survivors of gender violence, sexual violence, and stalking, of limited economic resources. Services include: free legal support, accompaniment the Comerío court, individual and group support, case management, art therapy workshops, coordination of health services for Comerío residents, and more.
Guayacama
Central House of Thought for Women - Guayacama Office
Guayacama, PW
Phone:
(787) 735-6698, (787) 735-3200
Phone 2:
(787) 686-2000 ext. 2912 consultas legales
Email:
The House of Thought provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and date rape. They offer legal services in the Aibonito and Guayama judicial regions, such as representation and advocacy. Other services include counseling, emotional support, psychological services, education, and prevention.
Gurabo
ESCAPE, Family Strengthening Center Early Head Start
Gurabo, PR
Phone:
(787) 737-1111, (787) 787-5918
Fax:
(787) 737-5919
Email:
ESCAPE is a private non-profit institution that works for the intervention, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and family violence. Early Head Start is a program that promotes the healthy and comprehensive child, family, and community development. Early Head Start services include: daycare, early intervention, health, nutrition, mental health, social services, and more.
Humacao
House of Kindness
P.O. Box 8999
Humacao, PR 00792
Phone:
(787) 852-7265, (787) 852-2087, (787) 486-7201
Email:
Offers services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children. Service include: shelter for up to 90 days, crisis intervention, basic necessities, psychological services, support groups, rapid re-housing, and more. Legal assistance is offered in the Humacao and Fajardo judicial regions. All services are free of charge.
Juncos
The House of All
HC- 23 Box 6128
Juncos, PR 00777
Phone:
(787) 734-5511
The House of All is a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter for child abuse victims and women survivors of domestic violence.
Ponce
Julia de Burgos Safe House - Ponce
Ponce, PR
Hotline:
(787) 548-5290 (24 hrs)
Phone:
(787) 284-4303
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.
San Germán
ESCAPE, Family Strengthening Center
San Germán, PR
Phone:
(787) 264-6161, (787) 264-6163
Fax:
(787) 264-6162
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.
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.
Toa Baja
Office of Women’s Affairs, Toa Baja Municipality
Toa Baja Pueblo
16 Cll Rafael Arrieta
Toa Baja, PR 00951
Phone:
(787) 784-7711
Phone 2:
(787) 261-0202 ext. 2961, 2964, 2962
The Office of Women’s Affairs offers services to victims of domestic violence. Services include: crisis intervention, therapy, counseling, psychological services for children and teens, transportation, accompaniment in the judicial process, and more. They serve residents of Toa Baja.
Utuado
Wings for Women Foundation - Utuado Office
Dr. Cueto #92
Utuado, PR 00641
Phone:
(787) 894-8495
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 Utuado and the central area.
Vega Alta
Ruth's Home
P.O. Box 538
Vega Alta, PR 00692
Hotline:
(787) 360-3319, (787) 792-6596 (24 hrs)
Phone:
(787) 883-1884, (787) 883-1805
Email:
Ruth’s Home is a community organization that provides services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, support groups, non-residential guidance and counseling, housing programs, sexual assault response team, legal advocacy, and more.
