# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Maryland ## National Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224 - **Text:** Text START to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 support, safety planning, referrals, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Support for survivors of sexual violence, including those experiencing domestic abuse. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Women - **Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV):** - **Phone:** 1-800-MD-HELPS (1-800-634-3577) - **Website:** [https://mnadv.org](https://mnadv.org/) - **Office Locations:** Services available statewide. - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, technical assistance, and referral services for survivors. - **House of Ruth Maryland:** - **Phone:** 24/7 Hotline: (410) 889-RUTH (7884) - **Website:** [https://hruth.org](https://hruth.org/) - **Office Locations:** Baltimore, MD (main office) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and specialized programs for survivors of domestic violence. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Baltimore Area - **TurnAround, Inc.:** - **Phone:** (443) 279-0379 (Hotline) - **Website:** [https://turnaroundinc.org](https://turnaroundinc.org/) - **Office Location:** Baltimore, MD - **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors. ### Montgomery County - **Family Justice Center of Montgomery County:** - **Phone:** (240) 773-0444 - **Website:** [https://montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/](https://montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/) - **Office Location:** Rockville, MD - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, legal advocacy, and transitional housing assistance. ### Prince George’s County - **Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY):** - **Phone:** (301) 390-4092 - **Website:** [https://www.cafy.org](https://www.cafy.org/) - **Office Location:** Upper Marlboro, MD - **Specialized Services:** Court advocacy, support groups, and emergency shelter placement. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Maryland Statewide Reporting Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-MD-HELPS (1-800-634-3577) - **Website:** [https://mnadv.org](https://mnadv.org/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to report incidents, seek safety planning advice, or access emergency shelter. ## Online Support Services - **Women’s Law:** - **Website:** [https://www.womenslaw.org](https://www.womenslaw.org/) - **Features:** Legal information, email helpline, and safety planning tools for survivors. ## Educational Resources - **The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA):** - **Website:** [https://mcasa.org](https://mcasa.org/) - **Description:** Provides resources and training on sexual assault prevention, survivor support, and legal rights. ## Additional Support - **Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. (Maryland Legal Aid):** - **Phone:** (800) 999-8904 - **Website:** [https://www.mdlab.org](https://www.mdlab.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free legal services for survivors of domestic violence, including protective orders and custody cases. --- _Updated as of December 11, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence at 1-800-MD-HELPS (1-800-634-3577)._