Resources
Domestic and Sexual Violence
If you, a friend, a family member or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or physical or emotional abuse, resources are available:
Contact the police at 911 if you believe you or your loved one is in immediate danger.
Philadelphia Domestic Violence 24-hour hotline: 1-866-723-3014 to get help for yourself or someone else who has experienced domestic violence. This line is operated by WAA.
Philadelphia Sexual Violence 24-hour hotline: 215-985-3333 to get help for yourself or someone else who has experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. This line is operated by Sexual Assault Counselors with WOAR- Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.
Take this brief, confidential quiz if you think you might be in an abusive relationship. (There is a quick safety exit button on the quiz).
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
866-SAFE-014 (866-723-3014)
This 24/7 hotline can direct you to appropriate emergency housing and shelter programs.
Domestic Shelters
Searchable database for shelters and programs.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Operating around the clock, 7 days a week, confidential and free of cost, the NDVH provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Callers to The Hotline can expect highly trained, experienced advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in over 170 languages. Visitors to this site can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources and ways to support the organization.
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline
1-866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522
Department of Defense Safe Helpline – Military Sexual Assault
1-877-995-5247
This crisis support service is available to any member of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. You can click, call, or text to get anonymous one-on-one advice, support, and information 24 /7. Or find more resources from VA here.
Women Against Abuse
Whether you are in an abusive relationship, or if you are worried about a friend, resources here can help you get accurate information and the help you need.
Women Against Abuse Legal Center
215-686-7082, Center City
Free legal advocacy and representation for relationship violence-related legal matters including:
- Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders
- Child custody
- Child support
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Family Law Hotline
215-981-3800 (Mon-Thur, 9:30am – 12pm)
Legal advocacy and representation in family law legal matters, including:
- Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders
- Child custody
- Child support
WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence
WOAR, Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center, provides free counseling and trauma therapy services to child, teen, and adult survivors of sexual violence, including survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking. Free counseling and trauma therapy services offered include individual and group sessions. Folks in need of WOAR services do not require insurance.
Please contact WOAR via the 24-hour Philadelphia Sexual Violence hotline: 215-985-3333
Women in Transition
215-751-1111 Center City
In person and phone counseling in English / Spanish for women affected by domestic violence and or substance use.
Lutheran Settlement House Bilingual Domestic Violence Program
215-426-8610 ext 1236, Fishtown and Hartranft
Individual / group counseling in Spanish & English for all survivors including men and teens. LSH is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. The Bilingual Domestic Violence Program provides free, quality counseling services for victims and survivors of domestic and dating abuse regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Congreso de Latinos Unidos Latina Domestic Violence Program
215-763-8870 et. 1353, North Philadelphia
Joseph J. Peters Institute
215-665-8670 ext. 5105
Counseling services for survivors of trauma.
Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
215-496-0707 Center City
Specializes in delivering behavioral health services to children and their families.
Courdea
215-242-2235
Individual counseling for people who have been verbally or physically harmful in a relationship, or who are worried about how they treat their partner. Services available in English and Spanish. Accept private insurance and sliding scale fees available.
Menergy
215-242-2235 Fairmount
Counseling & therapy program for people who have been verbally or physically harmful in a relationship. Services in English and Spanish.
Joseph J. Peters Institute
215-665-8670 Center City
Offers individual, group and family therapy programs for individuals who have committed sexual offenses, have sexual behavior problems or have a history of perpetrating interpersonal violence.
Nationalities Service Center
215-893-8400 Center City
Provides safety planning and referrals to service providers.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
NRCDV is a comprehensive source of information on domestic violence.
Teen Dating Violence
If you think your teen is experiencing dating violence (or you are a teen who needs help) you can always contact either the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522.
Black Women’s Blueprint
Black Women’s Blueprint prevention program has had current and past success in creating a safe space for disclosure, supportive services, children’s services and advocacy, as well as fighting against the culture of silence that accompanies sexual abuse.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE, online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault services providers across the country an operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community serves as a national, culturally-specific services issue resource center to provide support to and be a voice for the Black Community in response to domestic, sexual and community violence. Ujima was founded in response to a need for an active approach to ending domestic, sexual and community violence in the Black community.
ACCT Philly
111 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19140
267-385-3800
SPCA
1546 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19125
215-309-6851
350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia PA, 19134
215-426-6300
