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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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Bristol
Women's Resource Center
Fax: (401) 247-9257
URL: https://wrcnbc.org/
Confidential advocacy and crisis support for victims of domestic violence. Serving Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Warren, Barrington, Portsmouth and Newport counties.
Hours: variable; call ahead
Kent
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
Phone: (401) 738-9700
Fax: (401) 738-1713
URL: https://www.ebccenter.org/
Email: info@ebccenter.org
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is a statewide agency supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education, advocacy, and therapeutic services. Their services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, court advocacy, counseling, support groups, law enforcement advocacy, and more. They have law enforcement advocates in 15 cities and towns to provide crisis intervention services. EBCC is a safe space for LGBTQ+ community members.
Westbay Community Action
URL: https://westbaycap.org/
Email: info@westbaycap.org
Westbay Community Action provides multiple referrals for a variety of services throughout Rhode Island.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Newport
Child & Family
URL: https://childandfamilyri.org/programs-services/adults-families/
Child & Family’s core programs and services work to strengthen family bonds. Offering counseling (individual, couples & family), supportive housing for mothers, foster care, addiction and recovery services, among others.
Women's Resource Center
Fax: (401) 848-0910
URL: https://wrcnbc.org/
Confidential advocacy and crisis support for victims of domestic violence. Serving Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Warren, Barrington, Portsmouth and Newport counties.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Providence
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
Phone: (401) 723-3057
Fax: (401) 724-8820
URL: https://www.bvacri.org/
Email: info@bvadvocacycenter.org
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center provides services to victims of domestic violence in the Blackstone Valley area. Offering comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence such as a 24-hr helpline, residential program, support groups, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy and community education on the issue of domestic violence. Through the Latino Advocacy Program victims of domestic violence (men and women) receive services and assistance to ensure their voices are heard during the criminal process; regardless of their immigration status, cultural, and language barriers. Bilingual interpretation services available.
Crossroads Rhode Island
Phone: (401) 521-2255
URL: https://www.crossroadsri.org
Email: information@crossroadsri.org
Crossroads Rhode Island’s Domestic Violence Program provides specialized, trauma-informed services to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors helping the victims find safe, secure and stable housing. Additional services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, advocacy, support groups, and children’s enrichment programs.
Day One
Phone: (401) 421-4100
Fax: (401) 454-5565
URL: https://dayoneri.org/
Email: info@dayoneri.org
Day One specifically organized to deal with issues of sexual assault. Providing treatment, intervention, education, advocacy, and prevention services to victims of sexual violence of all ages. Services include: 24-hour helpline, legal advocacy, law enforcement advocacy programs, individual and group counseling.
Federal Hill House
Phone 2: (401) 421-1095
URL: https://www.federalhillhouse.org/
Email: fhh@federalhillhouse.org
Federal Hill House offers victims assistance and social services for all members of the community.
Sojourner House
Phone: (401) 861-6191 (Walk-in center)
Phone 2: (401) 808-6889
Fax: (401) 861-6157
URL: https://sojournerri.org/
Email: info@sojournerri.org
Sojourner House promotes healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Offering assistance through support groups, emergency shelter, transitional housing, sexual health advocacy, emotional support and referrals to over 50 other community partners providing additional assistance. Serves Northern Rhode Island and Providence County.
Washington
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County (DVRC)
Phone: (401) 782-3990
Phone 2: (401) 782-3995
Fax: (401) 782-3999
URL: https://dvrcsc.org/
Email: info@dvrcsc.org
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County (DVRC) offers to all victims of domestic violence: a 24-hr helpline, court advocacy, support groups, safe home and transitional housing. Office helpline (401) 782-3990 is available Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. DVRC court staff is available to assist with restraining orders, by appointment only calling (401) 782-3995.
