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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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Accomack
Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence
155 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417
Hotline: (877) 787-1329
Phone: (757) 787-1329
Phone 2: (757) 787-1959
URL: http://www.escadv.org
Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ESCADV) provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, child services, information and referrals, crisis intervention, safety planning, legal and medical accompaniment, and community outreach. Eastern Shore Coalition Against Domestic Violence serves Accomack County and surrounding areas.
Albemarle
Shelter for Help in Emergency
P.O. Box 3013Charlottesville, VA 22902
Hotline: (434) 293-8509
Phone: (434) 963-4676
URL: https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/
Email: info@shelterforhelpinemergency.org
Shelter for Help in Emergency provides services to victims of domestic violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, information and referrals, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, programs for children and teens, address confidentiality program, prevention and education programs, pet-safe program, transitional housing, community education. Shelter for Help in Emergency serves Albemarle County.
Alleghany
Safehome Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 748Covington, VA 24426
Hotline: (540) 965-3237
URL: https://safehomesystems.org/
Safehome Systems, Inc. provides services to victims and survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, shelter, court advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups. Safehome Systems, Inc. serves Alleghany County.
Amherst
The County of Amherst, Virginia: Domestic Violence Program
Circuit Court Building113 Taylor Street
Amherst, VA 24521
Hotline: (800) 838-8238
Phone: (804) 946-7446
URL: https://www.countyofamherst.com/department/division.php?structureid=47
The County of Amherst, Virginia’s Commonwealth’s Attorney provides services to crime victims. Services include: domestic violence help and victims and witness advocate. The County of Amherst, Virginia serves Amherst County.
Arlington
Doorways for Women and Families
P.O. Box 100185Arlington, VA 22210
Hotline: (703) 237-0881
Phone: (703) 504-9400
Fax: (703) 522-4338
URL: http://www.doorwaysva.org
Email: info@doorwaysva.org
Doorways for Women and Families provides services to individuals and families who are affected by homelessness, domestic violence, and/or sexual assault. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, hospital accompaniment, court advocacy, shelter, children and youth programs, counseling, and financial services. Doorways for Women and Families serves Arlington County.
Ashland
Hanover Safe Place
629 North Washington HighwayAshland, VA 23005
Hotline: (804) 752-2702 or (800) 838-8238
Phone: (804) 752-2728
Fax: (804) 752-2738
URL: https://www.hanoversafeplace.com/
Hanover Safe Place (HSP) provides services to individuals experiencing domestic or sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, support groups, and case management. Hanover Safe Place serves Hanover County and the Town of Ashland.
Augusta
New Directions Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 3069Staunton, VA 24402
Hotline: (540) 886-6800
Phone: (540) 885-7273
URL: https://www.newdirectionscenter.org/
New Directions Center, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, food, clothing, and transportation to individuals in crisis situations, group counseling and support groups, victim advocacy, and education presentations. New Directions, Inc. serves Augusta County.
