Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer assistance and referrals to victims and survivors of abuse throughout your state. If you plan to contact a program by email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Canton
Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
P.O. Box 9459Canton, OH 44711
Phone: (330) 453-7233 (Hotline)
Phone 2: (330) 445-2000
Fax: (330) 445-2007
URL: https://www.dvpi.org/
Email: info@dvpi.org
Domestic Violence Project, Inc. is committed to the mission of providing leadership initiatives that contribute to ending physical, sexual and emotional violence.They provide a 24-hour confidential hotline answered by trained volunteers and staff who offer nonjudgmental support and information about options and services available. Temporary emergency shelter in Canton and Massillon for individuals fleeing violence and abuse. Protection from abuse support and legal advocacy in Canton and Massillon courts. Transportation, Medical Advocacy and childcare services are available.
Carroll
Carita's House
P.O. Box 158Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone 2: (330) 627-5765
Email: caritashouse11@gmail.com
The Caritas House provides a 24/7 protected place to victims and survivors of domestic violence and their children in a safe and secure temporary shelter.
Champaign
New Directions of CCI
1855 State Route 47 WestBellfontaine, OH 43311
Hotline: (800) 224-0422 (Crisis Hotline)
Phone: (937) 593-5777
Phone 2: (800) 465-8065
URL: https://www.ccibhp.com/service/domestic-violence/
New Directions of Consolidated Care is a family-centered violence intervention program for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Logan and Champaign Counties.
New Directions of CCI (Champaign Co. Office)
1522 East State Route 36Suite A
Urbana, OH 43078
Hotline: (877) 394-1046
Phone: (937) 653-3910
Fax: (937) 653-4787
URL: https://www.ccibhp.com/service/domestic-violence/
Email: dbrownlee@ccibhp.com
New Directions of Consolidated Care is a family-centered violence intervention program for domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Logan and Champaign Counties. Soteria is a 24-hour shelter that provides additional security to the victim and children with an undisclosed location, where immediate basic needs are provided such as food, clothing, and important personal items. Soteria offers crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and counseling to support their general well-being and mental and emotional needs.
Clark
Project Woman
525 East Home RoadSpringfield, OH 45505
Hotline: (800) 634-9893 (24 hours)
Phone: (937) 328-5308
Fax: (937) 328-5324
URL: https://www.projectwomanohio.org/
Project Woman offers a wide range of programs and services to protect, educate and empower those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, dating violence, and/or stalking. Available resources: 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, advocacy, mental health and recovery therapy, case management and support groups.
Clermont
YWCA House of Peace
55 South 4th StreetBatavia, OH 45103
Hotline: (800) 540-4764
Phone: (513) 753-7281
Program only available to domestic violence shelter residents.
Columbiana
Christina's House
P.O. Box 262527 East Washington Street
Lisbon, OH 44432
Hotline: (330) 420-0036 (24 hrs)
Phone: (330) 420-0037
Fax: (330) 420-0105
Email: christinahouse@juno.com
Domestic Violence Program providing: Emergency Shelter, Case Management, Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Referrals and Safety Planning, Crisis Outreach, Transportation. Collect calls accepted, translator provided when needed for Hispanic population.
Coshocton
First Step Family Violence Intervention Services
647 Locust StreetCoshocton, OH 43812
Hotline: (740) 622-9533 (Hotline)
Phone: (740) 622-8504 (Shelter)
URL: https://oldmillresortatgruene.com/
Email: firststepcosh@sbcglobal.net
First Step Family Violence Intervention Services, Inc. , a United Way Agency assists families who are dealing with violence and offers multiple services. For more information on services click here.
Cuyahoga
Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center
P.O. Box 5466Cleveland, OH 44101
Hotline: (216) 391-4357
Phone: (216) 229-2420
Fax: (216) 229-2474
URL: https://www.journeyneo.org/
Domestic Violence Child Advocacy Center (DVCAC) provides services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating violence, and stalking. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, justice system advocacy, crisis intervention/safety planning, support groups, educational classes, and individual therapy for individuals who have experienced domestic violence. They also provide services to individuals who have experienced child abuse, teen dating violence and stalking. DVCAC serves Cuyahoga County.
West Side Catholic Center
3135 Lorain AvenueCleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 631-4741
URL: https://www.wsccenter.org/
West Side Catholic Center offers hot meals, hospitality, clothing and household goods, emergency services, advocacy, a family shelter, and a housing solutions program to those in need at no charge, regardless of religious affiliation. Other assistance available: food and medication, heat and water, help in search of a job, lack of transportation and other.
YWCA of Greater Cleveland
4019 Prospect AvenueCleveland, OH 44103
Phone: (216) 881-6878
Fax: (216) 881-4564
URL: https://www.ywcaofcleveland.org/
Email: info@ywcaofcleveland.org
YWCA Greater Cleveland is conveniently located between University Circle and downtown. Multiple services available for youth and families victims of abuse or homelessness.




