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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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Aguadilla
Julia de Burgos Safe House - Aguadilla
Phone: (787) 891-2031
URL: https://casajulia.org/
Email: info@casajulia.org
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.
Aibonito
Central House of Thought for Women - Aibonito Office
Phone 2: (787) 686-2000 Ext. 2912 consultas legales
URL: https://casapensamiento.org/
Email: info@casapensamiento.org
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
Phone: (787) 879-3300
URL: https://www.ipvipr.com/copy-of-vame
Email: ipvipr@yahoo.com
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
URL: https://www.centrocsj.org/creando-lazos
Email: creandolazos@centrocsj.org
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)
Fax: (787) 817-7597
URL: https://opdh.org/
Email: opdhinc@gmail.com
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
URL: https://inotef.org/
Email: inotef@inotef.org
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
URL: https://proyectomatria.org/
Email: info@proyectomatria.org
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)
Phone 2: (787) 258-5162
Fax: (787) 746-0001
Email: ocfundesco@gmail.com
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
Email: ifontanez@carolina.pr.gov
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
Help for victims of domestic violence in cases of crisis to leave the country.
Cayey
Saint Mary of Mercy New Woman Home
Phone: (787) 263-6473
URL: https://www.hogarnuevamujer.com/
Email: hogarnm@gmail.com
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
URL: https://www.casajuanacolon.com/
Email: casajuanac@gmail.com
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
Phone 2: (787) 686-2000 ext. 2912 consultas legales
URL: https://casapensamiento.org/
Email: info@casapensamiento.org
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
Fax: (787) 737-5919
URL: https://escapepr.org/servicios/
Email: escapeehs@escapepr.org
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
URL: https://www.casabondad.org/
Email: casabondad@hotmail.com
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
URL: https://www.casadetodos.org/
Email: amigosdelacasadetodos@gmail.com
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
Phone: (787) 284-4303
URL: https://casajulia.org/
Email: info@casajulia.org
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
Fax: (787) 264-6162
URL: https://escapepr.org/
Email: escapesg@escapepr.org
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
URL: https://www.albizu.edu/clinic/albizu/?lang=es
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
URL: https://cmujerdominicana.org/
Email: centrodelamujerdominicana@gmail.com
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
Fax: (787) 737-6110
URL: https://escapepr.org/
Email: escape@escapepr.org
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
Phone: (787) 723-3500
URL: https://casajulia.org/
Email: info@casajulia.org
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
URL: https://elsenderodelacruz.org/centro-de-consejeria/
Email: elsendero@elsenderopr.net
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
URL: https://fundacionalasalamujer.org/
Email: centroalassanjuan@fundacionalasalamujer.org
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
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
URL: https://fundacionalasalamujer.org/
Email: centroalasutuado@fundacionalasalamujer.org
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
Phone: (787) 883-1884, (787) 883-1805
URL: https://www.hogarruth.com/
Email: hogarruth@yahoo.com
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.
