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EspañolBarrier Free Living offers services for victims of domestic violence with disabilities. Services include: counseling, case management, advocacy, occupational therapy, assistance filing office of victim services applications and assistance in obtaining orders of protection. They also have an emergency domestic violence shelter for victims with disabilities called Freedom House, which can be reached by calling 212-400-6470.
New York City Programs
Updated:
December 4, 2015Included in this list are shelters and local programs that provide support, counseling, safety planning, and other services to victims of abuse in New York City. Please note that we list the organizations in the borough where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple boroughs. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. To find a domestic violence shelter, and for help with immediate safety planning, you can also call the City’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673). (Have a suggestion or correction? Contact us!)
New York
Barrier Free Living, Inc.
PO Box 20799
New York, NY 10009
Phone:
(212) 533-4358
Day One
P.O. Box 1507
Canal Street Station
New York, NY 10013
Hotline:
800-214-4150
Phone:
212-566-8120
Phone 2:
text line: 646.535.DAY1 (3291)
Fax:
212-566-8121
Day One provides provides free and confidential counseling, case management as well as legal advice, information and direct representation to young people aged 24 and under related to dating abuse. They provide additional services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender non-conforming, queer and questioning youth who are struggling with intimate partner abuse. Their legal programs include assistance obtaining orders of protection, full representation at Family Court hearings for orders of protection, paternity, custody, visitation and child support, filing for domestic violence-based immigration relief such as VAWA petitions, Battered Spouse Waivers and U Visas, advocacy and support navigating the criminal justice system with the goal of obtaining a order of protection, assistance in obtaining a school safety transfer, advocacy and representation in administrative proceedings for public assistance, housing and other benefits and assistance with emancipation for young adults in need of public benefits and/or shelter due to intimate partner abuse. They also offer non-legal programs such as group counseling. They serve New York City. They provide services in English and in Spanish.
GEMS - Girls' Educational & Mentoring Services
New York, NY 10039
Phone:
212-926-8089
Email:
GEMS provide preventive and transitional services to young women ages 13-21 years old that are at risk for or are involved in sexual exploitation and violence. The services provided are peer counseling, crisis counseling and workshops that raise awareness about the facts of the commercial sex industry for girls and young women who are victims of sexual exploitation.
New York Asian Women's Center - Manhattan office
9 Mott St, Suite #200
(Also located at the Manhattan Family Justice Center, 80 Centre St, 5th Floor)
New York, NY 10013
Hotline:
(888) 888-7702
Phone:
(212) 732-0054
Fax:
(212) 587-5731
URL:
New York Asian Women Center helps women and their children in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens overcome domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Services include: 24-hour hotline that is multilingual, support programs and shelter services. In addition, the Center works to raise public awareness about violence against women, advocates for the rights of survivors, and acts as an agent of social change.
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
32 Broadway Street, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10004
Phone:
(212) 229-0345 English
Phone 2:
Español: (212) 229-0345 ext. 306
Fax:
(212 229-0676
Email:
The mission of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is to prevent sexual violence and reduce the harm it causes through education, research and advocacy. Their services include informing the community about available resources/services, education and training, documenting the problem of sexual assault/abuse in the city, and more. (They do not provide direct services to victims other than giving information and resources.)
New York City Family Justice Center - Manhattan
80 Centre St.
New York, NY 10013
Phone:
(212) 602-2800
The FJCs provide many criminal justice, civil legal, and social services in one location to victims/survivors of domestic violence, trafficking and elder abuse. Services include safety planning and risk assessment, counseling for victims and their children, civil legal assistance on immigration and family court matters, meeting with a prosecutor, accessing shelter, applying for housing and financial assistance, filing police reports, language interpretation, and a wide-range of self-sufficiency services including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, financial literacy and counseling, computer skills classes, and many other services. Each FJC has a Children’s Room where children ages 3 and up can play in a safe and supervised space while their parents receive services. Appointments are not needed - you may just walk in to the FJC Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. To see a list of agencies that are housed at the FJC, see here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/ocdv/downloads/pdf/NYCFJC_List_Services.pdf
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (Manhattan Office)
45 Wadsworth Avenue
New York, NY 10033
Phone:
Main Office: (212) 822-8300
Phone 2:
Domestic Violence Project: (212) 822-8311
The NMIC’s Domestic Violence Program (DVP) offers community-based counseling, case management and legal services for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. The program is comprised of two components: social services and legal services. Social services including counseling, risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy, case management, wellness programs, health and mental health needs, benefits, etc. The legal component provides consultations and representation in legal matters including immigration, public benefits, consumer debt, and housing.
Safe Horizon - Manhattan/Bronx Community Program
100 East 122nd Street
(Also located at Manhattan Family Justice Center, 80 Centre Street 212.602.2800)
New York, NY 10035
Hotline:
(800) 621-HOPE (621-4673)
Phone:
212.316.2100
Safe Horizon’s Community Programs offer the following services to victims of crime and abuse: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Practical/Emergency Assistance, Information and Referrals, Individual Counseling, Support Groups, Advocacy, and Community/Public Education Presentations.
SAKHI for South Asian Women
P.O.Box 20208
Greeley Square Station
New York, NY 10001-0006
Hotline:
(212) 868-6741
Phone:
(212) 714-9153
URL:
Email:
Sakhi for South Asian Women offers direct services for the South Asian community that are free and confidential. Services include: crisis intervention, ongoing emotional support, monthly support group with staff available to translate in 3 languages: Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu. They also offer assistance in trying to find free or low-cost legal representation for criminal, family, and immigration cases. They assist in accessing health services, public benefits, housing; as well as accompaniments and translation assistance in court. They offer monthly immigration legal clinics to assist women in immigration-related matters and assist them on the path to citizenship.
Sanctuary For Families, Inc. - Manhattan Family Justice Center office
80 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
Phone:
(212) 349-6009 (main office number)
Phone 2:
(212) 602-2800 (Family Justice Center)
Sanctuary for Families provides domestic violence victims, sex trafficking victims, and their children with a range of comprehensive services. These services are provided in four boroughs; Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. Some of the services that are offered are clinical services, legal services (including family law, matrimonial law, and immigration law and more), shelter services and children’s programs, etc. Services are also provided in Spanish.
Sanctuary For Families, Inc. - Manhattan office
PO Box 1406
Wall Street Station
New York, NY 10268
Phone:
(212) 349-6009
Fax:
(212) 349-6810
Sanctuary for Families provides domestic violence victims, sex trafficking victims, and their children with a range of comprehensive services. These services are provided in four boroughs; Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. Some of the services that are offered are clinical services, legal services (including family law, matrimonial law, and immigration law and more), shelter services and children’s programs, etc. Services are also provided in Spanish. This office is in a confidential location.
The Anti-Violence Project
240 West 35th Street, Suite 200
New York, NY 10001
Hotline:
(212) 714-1141
URL:
Email:
The Anti-Violence Project empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and educating victims of abuse. The Anti-Violence Project provides direct services such as immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, short or long-term counseling, police, court and social services advocacy and accompaniment, information and referrals to anyone who calls their hotline or comes to their main offices or intake sites throughout the five boroughs.
The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
135 West 50th Street
New York, NY 10020
Hotline:
(718) 520-8045
Phone:
(212) 582-9100
URL:
Email:
The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services provide services for victims of domestic violence (regardless of religion). Services include: 24-hour hotline, shelter, daycare, and counseling services for the victims of domestic violence and their children. Housing is located in 16 scattered apartment sites. Services include crisis intervention, individual, group, and family therapy, and training in independent living skills.
Urban Justice Center - Domestic Violence Project
40 Rector Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Hotline:
718-875-5062
Phone:
646-602-5600
Provides legal and social services for victims of domestic violence. Services include representation and legal advocacy, including for immigration cases for DV victims in all 5 boroughs on U-Visa, VAWA and SIJS matters; crisis counseling; and empowerment groups. The Urban Justice Center also has 9 other projects, which you can read about here: http://www.urbanjustice.org/node/497
Violence Intervention Program
P.O. Box 1161
Triborough Station
New York, NY 10035
Hotline:
800-664-5880
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is a nationally-recognized Latina organization. Their mission is to promote non-violent partner relationships, families, and communities through raising awareness, activism, and culturally competent services that are respectful of each survivor’s right to self-determination. Services include emergency housing, supportive housing, and counseling.
