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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Barnstable
Independence House, Inc.
160 Bassett LaneHyannis, MA 02601
Hotline: (800) 439-6507
Phone: (508) 771-6507
Fax: (508) 778-0143
URL: https://independencehouse.org/
Independence House, Inc. provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter assistance, individual and group counseling, housing assistance, childcare, court advocacy, and prevention education and outreach. Independence House, Inc. serves Barnstable County and Cape Cod.
Berkshire
Elizabeth Freeman Center (North County Office)
61 Main Street, Suite 202North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 663-9709
URL: https://elizabethfreemancenter.org/
Elizabeth Freeman Center provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter and transportation, safe phones, response to hospitals or police stations, counseling, safety planning, advocacy, LGBTQ services, counselors who work specifically with immigrants, and supervised visitation. Elizabeth Freeman Center serves Berkshire County and surrounding areas.
Elizabeth Freeman Center (South County Office)
168 Main Street, Suite 4Great Barrington, MA 01230
Hotline: (866) 401-2425
URL: https://elizabethfreemancenter.org/
Elizabeth Freeman Center provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter and transportation, safe phones, response to hospitals or police stations, counseling, safety planning, advocacy, LGBTQ services, counselors who work specifically with immigrants, and supervised visitation. Elizabeth Freeman Center serves Berkshire County and surrounding areas.
Bristol
The Women's Center (Fall River Office)
209 Bedford StreetFall River, MA 02720
Hotline: (508) 999-6636
Phone: (508) 672-1222
URL: https://www.thewomenscentersc.com/
The Women’s Center provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child trauma. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, short-term shelter, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, and prevention and community outreach. The Women’s Center serves Asushnet, Dartmouth, Fall River, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, Somerset, Swansea, Wareham, and Westport.
The Women's Center (Main Office)
405 County StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740
Hotline: (508) 999-6636
Phone: (508) 996-3343
Fax: (508) 999-7139
URL: https://www.thewomenscentersc.com/
The Women’s Center provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child trauma. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, short-term shelter, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, and prevention and community outreach. The Women’s Center serves Asushnet, Dartmouth, Fall River, Fairhaven, Freetown, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, Somerset, Swansea, Wareham, and Westport.
Bristol County
New Hope, Inc.
140 Park StreetAttleboro, MA 02703
Hotline: (800) 323-4673
Phone: (508) 226-4015
Fax: (508) 226-6917
URL: https://www.new-hope.org/
New Hope, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Domestic violence services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, safety planning, supervised visitation, housing stabilization, and police advocacy. New Hope, Inc. serves Central and Southeast Massachusetts.