Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV) provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, child services, information and referrals, crisis intervention, safety planning, legal and medical accompaniment, and community outreach. Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence serves Accomack County and surrounding areas.
Local Programs
This 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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Accomack
Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Albemarle
Shelter for Help in Emergency
Shelter for Help in Emergency provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, information and referrals, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, programs for children and teens, address confidentiality program, prevention and education programs, pet-safe program, transitional housing, community education. Shelter for Help in Emergency serves Albemarle County.
Alleghany
Safehome Systems, Inc.
Safehome Systems, Inc. provides services to victims and survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter, court advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups. Safehome Systems, Inc. serves Alleghany County.
Amherst
The County of Amherst, Virginia: Domestic Violence Program
The County of Amherst, Virginia’s Commonwealth’s Attorney provides services to crime victims. Services include: domestic violence help and victims and witness advocate. The County of Amherst, Virginia serves Amherst County.
Arlington
Doorways for Women and Families
Doorways for Women and Families provides services to individuals and families who are affected by homelessness, domestic violence, and/or sexual assault. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, hospital accompaniment, court advocacy, shelter, children and youth programs, counseling, and financial services. Doorways for Women and Families serves Arlington County.
Ashland
Hanover Safe Place
Hanover Safe Place (HSP) provides services to individuals experiencing domestic or sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, support groups, and case management. Hanover Safe Place serves Hanover County and the Town of Ashland.
Augusta
New Directions Center, Inc.
New Directions Center, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, food, clothing, and transportation to individuals in crisis situations, group counseling and support groups, victim advocacy, and education presentations. New Directions, Inc. serves Augusta County.