Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country in a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors of domestic violence.
Find online mental health resources from these organizations committed to supporting those who have been impacted by domestic violence.
Resources for Survivors:
National Domestic Violence Survivors Hotline
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. You can also search the National Domestic Violence Survivors Hotline for shelters and services within your area.
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
The NY State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence offers help from those who have experience working within different systems. Domestic violence and sexual violence service providers offer 24-hour hotlines, legal advocacy, counseling, emotional support, information and referral services, transitional housing, emergency shelter, and assistance with appointments. An advocate is there to help empower and discuss options, not make decisions for you. Remember, you are the expert in your own life and the only one who knows what is right and safe for you.
NYS Domestic Violence Program Directory
The NYS Domestic Violence Program Directory offers programs by county, and an in-depth map to explore the right services for you. Residential services include domestic violence shelters, safe homes, and safe dwellings. Non-residential services include telephone hotline assistance, information, referral, counseling, advocacy, community education and outreach services.
NYC Human Resources Administration – Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support
The NYC Human Resources Administration offers their 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE, as well as temporary housing, emergency shelter, and supportive services for themselves and their children. All programs provide a safe environment as well as counseling, advocacy, and referral services.
URI NYC
Urban Resource Institute is the largest provider of domestic violence shelter services in the U.S. They are committed to supporting those affected by domestic violence and driving sustainable, positive change. URI NYC provides domestic violence shelter and safety for victims, their children, and pets. They operate emergency domestic violence shelters to help and house survivors immediately following their escape from abuse and transitional shelters to provide survivors with longer-term support while they look for permanent housing.
Additional Resources
NYS TINRC strives to assist and support all New Yorkers with effective trauma-informed care and practices that improve their well-being.
The New York State Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center (NYS TINRC) is committed to fostering training and resources that connect all of us to safe, trusting, and supportive care. Since trauma intertwines and interferes with race, age, history, culture, language, and more, NYS TINRC believes that an intersectional approach in trauma-responsive care can be helpful not only for each of us but for collaborative communities and organizations.
Visit NYS TINRC’s website to learn more about upcoming events.