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Anne Arundel
YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
1517 Ritchie Highway, Suite 201Arnold, MD 21012
Hotline: (410) 222-6800
Phone: (410) 626-7800
Fax: (410) 626-7312
URL: https://www.annapolisywca.org/domestic_violence
Email: Info@ywcaaac.org
The Annapolis YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, adult and child counseling, legal advocacy, Abuser Intervention Program, Mentoring Connections (local women connecting with professional women to receive career advice, mentoring and employment opportunities), financial literacy and job skills training, and support groups.
Baltimore
County-Wide Hotline
Hotline: (410) 828-6390 The 24-hour Baltimore and Carroll County hotline provides assistance to victims of domestic abuse.
Family and Children's Services
4623 Falls RoadBaltimore, MD 21209
Hotline: (410) 828-639 (Baltimore County) or (443) 865-8031 (Carroll County)
Phone: (410) 281-1334
Phone 2: (410) 366-1980
URL: https://springboardmd.org/case-management/family-violence-project/
Family and Children’s Services’ (FCS) Family Violence Project provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, and safe housing. Family and Children’s Services serves West Baltimore and Carroll Counties.
Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc.
P.O. Box 3909Baltimore, MD 21222
Hotline: (410) 828-6390
Phone: (410) 285-4357
Phone 2: (410) 285-7496 (Shelter)
URL: https://www.familycrisiscenter.net/
Email: info@familycrisiscenter.net
The Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc. provides services to family members experiencing conflict and family violence. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency safer shelter, transitional shelter, victim advocacy, lethality assessment program, and an abuser intervention program. The Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc. serves Baltimore County.
The House Of Ruth Maryland
2201 Argonne DriveBaltimore, MA 21218
Hotline: (410) 889-7884 or (888) 880-7884 (Legal)
Phone: (410) 889-0840
Fax: (410) 889-9347
URL: https://hruth.org/
Email: info@horuth.org
The House of Ruth Maryland provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline; emergency shelter and transitional housing; prevention and education; intervention; and legal advocacy. The House of Ruth Maryland’s Marjorie Cook DV Legal Clinic helps victims obtain protective orders, peace orders, and divorce decrees, custody of their children, and child support. House of Ruth serves Baltimore County.
TurnAround (Baltimore Office)
The Walbert Building1800 North Charles Street, 404
Baltimore, MD 21201
Hotline: (410) 828-6390
Phone: (410) 837-7000
URL: https://www.turnaroundinc.org/
Email: info@turnaroundinc.org
TurnAround provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, case management, group and individual therapy, legal advocacy, transitional housing, referrals, and employment readiness. TurnAround serves Baltimore County.
TurnAround (Towson Office)
8503 LaSalle Road, 2nd FloorTowson, MD 21286
Hotline: (443) 279-0379
Phone: (410) 377-8111
Fax: (410) 377-6806
URL: https://www.turnaroundinc.org/
Email: info@turnaroundinc.org
TurnAround provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, case management, group and individual therapy, legal advocacy, transitional housing, referrals, and employment readiness. TurnAround serves Baltimore County.
TurnAround, Inc. (Eastern Avenue Office)
Walter L. Carter Building6908 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
Hotline: (410) 828-6390
Phone: (443) 503-6383
URL: https://www.turnaroundinc.org/
Email: info@turnaroundinc.org
TurnAround provides services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, case management, group and individual therapy, legal advocacy, transitional housing, referrals, and employment readiness. TurnAround serves Baltimore County.
Bedford
Family Crisis Resource Center, Inc.
146 Bedford Street, Suite 1Cumberland, MD 21502
Hotline: (301) 759-9244
Phone: (301) 759-9246
Fax: (301) 759-4934
URL: http://www.familycrisisresourcecenter.org/
The Family Crisis Resource Center, Inc. (FCRC) provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault/abuse, child abuse, and stalking. Services include a 24-hour helpline, shelter, information and referrals, crisis intervention, case management, individual and group counseling, advocacy and accompaniment, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), domestic violence follow-ups, and supervised visitation and exchange. Family Crisis Resource Center, Inc. serves Bedford County.
Calvert
Crisis Intervention Center
Calvert County Health Department975 Solomons Island Road North
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Hotline: (410) 535-1121 or (301) 855-1075
Phone: (410) 535-5400
Fax: (410) 535-5285
URL: https://www.calverthealth.org/personalhealth/crisisintervention/index.htm
Email: CrisisInterventionCCHD@dhmh.state.md.us
The Crisis Intervention Center is provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual counseling and support groups, shelter, education and prevention, Abuser Intervention Program, and advocacy and accompaniment. The Crisis Intervention Center serves Calvert County.
Caroline
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence
P.O. Box 5Denton, MD 21629
Hotline: (800) 927-4673
Phone: (410) 479-1149 (Administration)
URL: https://www.mscfv.org/
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence (MSCFV) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, advocacy, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, transitional housing, mental health counseling, crisis response and emergency food and clothing, pet safety, and Abuser Intervention Program. MSCFV serves Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties.
Carroll
Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
22 North Court StreetWestminister, MD 21157
Hotline: (410) 828-639 (Baltimore County) or (443) 865-8031 (Carroll County)
Phone: (410) 876-1233
URL: https://springboardmd.org/case-management/family-violence-project/
Family and Children’s Services’ (FCS) Family Violence Project provides services to victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, and safe housing. FCS serves West Baltimore and Carroll Counties.
Cecil
Cecil County Help Center
135 East High StreetElkton, MD 21922
Hotline: (410) 996-0333
Phone: (410) 996-0260
Fax: (410) 996-0696
URL: https://www.cecilhelp4u.com/
Email: helpcenter@cecilhelp4u.com
Cecil County Help Center’s (HSDC) Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Center (DVRCC) provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, safe shelter, individual counseling and support groups, safety planning, legal consultation, children’s programs, court and hospital accompaniment, and community education. The Cecil County Help Center serves Cecil County.
Charles
Center for Abused Persons
2670 Crain Highway, Suite 303Waldorf, MD 20603
Hotline: (301) 645-3336 or (301) 645-8994
Phone: (301) 843-1110
URL: https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/
The Center for Abused Persons (CAP) provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Services include a 24-hour hotline, information, referrals to outside agencies, crisis intervention counseling, community education and awareness, and legal advocacy. Center for Abused Persons serves Charles County.
Frederick
Heartly House, Inc.
P.O. Box 857Frederick, MD 21705
Hotline: (301) 662-8800
Phone: (301) 418-6610
Fax: (301) 663-4334
URL: https://www.heartlyhouse.org/
Heartly House, Inc. provides services to victims of intimate partner abuse, rape/sexual assault, and child abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, victim advocate services and legal representation, medical advocacy services for victims of sexual assault, abuser intervention groups, transitional housing, and community outreach and professional education. Heartly House serves Frederick County.
Garrett
The Dove Center
12978 Garrett Highway, Suite 201Oakland, MD 21550
Hotline: (800) 656-4673 and (301) 334-9000
Phone: (301) 334-6255
URL: https://www.gcdovecenter.org/
Email: dovecenter@verizon.net
The Dove Center provides services to female and male adult and children victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, accompaniment to legal medical, and other related appointments. The Dove Center serves Garrett County.
Harford
Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 1207Bel Air, MD 21014
Hotline: (410) 836-8430
Phone: (410) 836-8431
Phone 2: (410) 879-3486
URL: https://www.sarc-maryland.org/
Email: info@sarc-maryland.org
The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center (SARC) provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, safe housing, counseling, crisis intervention, and an Abuser Intervention Program. SARC serves Harford County.
Howard
Hopeworks
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 300Columbia, MD 21046
Hotline: (410) 997-2272 or (800) 752-0191
Phone: (410) 997-0304
URL: https://wearehopeworks.org/
Hopeworks provides services to victims of sexual and intimate partner violence. Services Include: a 24-hour hotline, hospital accompaniment, emergency shelter, transitional housing, advocacy, counseling, legal services, and an Abuser Intervention Program. Hopeworks serves Howard County.
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington - Ellicott City Office
8430 Glenmar RoadEllicott City, MD 21043
Hotline: (888) 987-4561 (24 hours)
Phone: (410) 441-3700
URL: https://www.kcscgw.org/services-2/victim-services/
KCSC is an accredited Asian domestic violence service provider. Their services include: a 24-hour hotline, counseling, case management, education programs, and referrals to other community resources. All services are linguistically and culturally sensitive for the Asian community.
Montgomery
Ashiyanaa
6701 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 300Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (888) 417-2742
URL: https://ashiyanaa.org/
Ashiyanaa, formerly ASHA, provides culturally competent services to South Asians impacted by domestic violence. Services include: assist with emergency needs during crisis, safety planning, protective orders, case management, emotional support, legal and medical referrals, support groups, career counseling, and more. Advocates speak multiple South Asian languages.
Ayuda - Maryland Office
8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800Silver Spring, ME 20910
Phone: (240) 594-0600
URL: https://ayuda.com/
Ayuda specializes in working with the immigrant community, in particular survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Ayuda has offices in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Services offered in the Maryland office include: case management, emergency assistance, therapy, access to food/clothing/diapers, referrals for housing and medical needs, and family law and protective order information and representation. Survivors can also receive internal referrals to Ayuda’s immigration program, where attorneys may offer advice and representation. Case managers and lawyers speak Spanish, French, Portuguese, and a variety of other languages; ASL interpretation is also available.
Department of Health and Human Services Montgomery County
Abused Persons Program1301 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (240) 777-4210
URL: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/home.aspx
The Abused Persons Program under the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Montgomery County provides services to victims of partner-related domestic abuse and their families. Services include a crisis shelter, counseling, and family violence prevention. The Abused Persons Program serves Montgomery County.
JCADA
P.O. Box 2266Rockville, MD 20847
Phone: (877) 885-2232
Phone 2: (301) 315-8040
URL: https://www.jcada.org/survivor-services
Email: support@jcada.org
JCADA serves victims and survivors of intimate partner violence who are age 15+ in Virginia or 16+ in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Services include safety planning, individual counseling and therapy, stabilization services, and alternative therapies. The legal team provides information to adult survivors of intimate partner violence regarding protective orders and crime victims’ rights. All services are free. Advocates speak English and Hebrew, and will provide translation services for all other languages.
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington - Gaithersburg Office
847-J Quince Orchard BoulevardGaithersburg, MD 20878
Hotline: (888) 987-4561 (24 hours)
Phone: (240) 683-6663
URL: https://www.kcscgw.org/services-2/victim-services/
KCSC is an accredited Asian domestic violence service provider. Their services include: a 24-hour hotline, counseling, case management, education programs, and referrals to other community resources. All services are linguistically and culturally sensitive for the Asian community.
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington - Silver Spring Office
700 Buckingham DriveSilver Spring, MD 20901
Hotline: (888) 987-4561 (24 hours)
Phone: (240) 847-7177
URL: https://www.kcscgw.org/services-2/victim-services/
KCSC is an accredited Asian domestic violence service provider. Their services include: a 24-hour hotline, counseling, case management, education programs, and referrals to other community resources. All services are linguistically and culturally sensitive for the Asian community.
Mary’s Center - Silver Spring Office
344 University Blvd. WestSilver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: (844) 796-2797 (Appointment Line)
Phone 2: (202) 993-9634
URL: https://www.maryscenter.org/social-services/domestic-violence-support/
Mary’s Center has clinics in Washington, D.C. and Maryland where they offer support services to domestic violence victims. Services include: safety planning, shelter placement, case management, court accompaniment, information about protection orders, referrals for legal services, and more. (Mary’s Center provides comprehensive medical, mental health, and social services. They accept most insurance plans and also operate on a sliding fee scale.)
Montgomery County Family Justice Center
600 Jefferson StreetRockville, MD 20852
Hotline: (24) 773-4000
Phone: (240) 773-0444
URL: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/
The Montgomery County Family Justice Center provides services to victims of family violence. The Center co-locates multiple agencies to provide coordinated advocacy, law enforcement, civil legal services, and social services. Services include: safety planning, legal advocacy, legal representation for Civil Protective Orders, Counseling, Immigration consultation (VAWA), emergency Protective Orders, shelter placement, referral to Safe Havens for pets, and a child advocacy center (off site). The Family Justice Center serves Montgomery County.
Prince George's
Community Crisis Services
P.O. Box 149Hyattsville, MD 20781
Hotline: (800) 273-8255
URL: https://www.communitycrisis.org/
Community Crisis Services, Inc. is a one-stop calling center for information and compassionate assistance for those in crisis. Calling the Hotline is often the first step an individual makes to access the mental health services and social service organizations within the community. Victims can also access safe shelter programs, information, and referral services.
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center
Prince George's Hospital3001 Hospital Drive
Cheverly, MD 20785
Hotline: (301) 618-3154
URL: https://www.umms.org/capital/health-services/emergency-department/assault-and-ab…
The Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center (DV/SAC) offers services to victims/survivors of sexual violence. Services include: crisis counseling, forensic exams, victim advocacy, and community education. DV/SAC serves Prince George’s County.
Mary’s Center - Adelphi Office
8908 Riggs RoadAdelphi, MD 20783
Hotline: (844) 796-2797 (Appointment Line)
Phone: (202) 993-9634
URL: https://www.maryscenter.org/social-services/domestic-violence-support/
Mary’s Center has clinics in Washington, D.C. and Maryland where they offer support services to domestic violence victims. Services include: safety planning, shelter placement, case management, court accompaniment, information about protection orders, referrals for legal services, and more. (Mary’s Center provides comprehensive medical, mental health, and social services. They accept most insurance plans and also operate on a sliding fee scale.)
Prince George's County Family Justice Center
14757 Main StreetUpper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: (301) 780-8008
URL: https://pgcfamilyjusticecenter.org/
The Family Justice Center is a multi-agency intervention collaboration that includes a team of professionals working together under one roof to provide coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse. The Family Justice Center provides immediate, short term, and long term solutions, including advocacy, emergency shelter, social services, family support, and transportation through a “one-stop-shop” process. Victims seeking services are able to book an intake appointment online.
Saint Mary's
Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy
23918 Mervell Dean RoadHollywood, MD 20636
Phone: (301) 373-4141
Fax: (301) 373-4147
URL: https://www.smcfa.net/
The Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy (SMCFA) provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include: advocacy; legal assistance; and information and referrals to community programs. SMCFA serves Saint Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties.
Walden
30007 Business Center DriveCharlotte Hall, MD 20622
Hotline: (301) 863-6661
Phone: (301) 997-1300 Ext. 831
Phone 2: (888) 912-7366
Fax: (301) 290-0280
URL: https://www.godaddy.com
Email: info@waldensierra.org
Walden provides services to people in crisis and recovery, who have experienced trauma and behavioral/health issues. Domestic violence and sexual assault services include: crisis counseling; advocacy services for children, adolescents and adults; Abuser Intervention Programs (AIP) and anger management services; safety planning; short-term emergency sheltering; accompaniment to forensic exams; facilitation of access to protective orders; and referral to additional Walden or community partner services. They also have a support group for victims of intimate partner violence. Some of their other services include: outpatient substance abuse; residential treatment program; medically managed detoxification; structured programs; medication assisted therapy; and family education. Walden serves Saint Mary’s County.
Washington
Citizens Assisting and Sheltering the Abused, Inc.
116 West Baltimore StreetHagerstown, MD 21740
Hotline: (301) 739-8975
Phone 2: (301) 739-4990
Fax: (301) 790-0064
URL: https://www.casainc.org/
Email: markp@casainc.org
Citizens Assisting and Sheltering the Abused, Inc. (CASA) provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or rape. Services include: individual counseling; support groups; abuser intervention; legal advocacy and accompaniment; temporary emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence; career advisement; monthly workshops that deal with issues such as legal rights, self-esteem, job readiness and nutrition and parenting skills. CASA serves Washington County.
Wicomico
Life Crisis Center
P.O. Box 387Salisbury, MD 21803
Hotline: (410) 749-4357
Phone: (410) 749-0632
URL: https://www.lifecrisiscenter.org/
Life Crisis Center (LCC) provides services to women, men, and children who are victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and child abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, counseling, safe accommodation, medical and legal advocacy, case management, monitored exchanges/supervised visitations, and outreach education. LCC serves Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties.
