# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Massachusetts ## 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 - **Jane Doe Inc. - Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence** - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Website:** [https://www.janedoe.org](https://www.janedoe.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention, referrals to shelters, legal support, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence. - **SafeLink (Massachusetts Domestic Violence Hotline):** - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Website:** [https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/](https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 multilingual crisis hotline for survivors, providing shelter information and support. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Greater Boston Area - **Casa Myrna Vazquez** - **Phone:** 1-800-992-2600 - **Website:** [https://www.casamyrna.org](https://www.casamyrna.org/) - **Office Location:** Confidential address (services available statewide) - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelters, transitional housing, counseling, and legal advocacy. ### Central Massachusetts - **YWCA Central Massachusetts - Daybreak Program** - **Phone:** 508-755-9030 - **Website:** [https://ywcacm.org/](https://ywcacm.org/) - **Office Location:** 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, support groups, and housing assistance. ### Western Massachusetts - **Safe Passage - Northampton Area** - **Phone:** 413-586-5066 - **Website:** [https://safepass.org/](https://safepass.org/) - **Office Location:** 76 Carlon Drive, Northampton, MA 01060 - **Specialized Services:** Legal advocacy, housing support, trauma counseling, and child care assistance. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Massachusetts State Reporting Hotline:** SafeLink - **Phone:** 1-877-785-2020 - **Website:** [https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/](https://www.casamyrna.org/safelink/) - **How to Report:** Contact the SafeLink hotline for assistance or call 911 for immediate emergencies. Survivors can also file a report directly with local law enforcement or through the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families if children are involved. ## Online Support Services - **Love is Respect:** - **Website:** [https://www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Features:** Live chat, safety planning resources, and advice for women in abusive relationships. ## Educational Resources - **The Center for Hope and Healing** - **Website:** [https://chhinc.org/](https://chhinc.org/) - **Description:** Articles, videos, and workshops on recognizing and recovering from domestic abuse. ## Additional Support - **REACH Beyond Domestic Violence** - **Phone:** 1-800-899-4000 - **Website:** [https://reachma.org](https://reachma.org/) - **Services Provided:** Shelter services, community outreach programs, and legal advocacy for survivors. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact Jane Doe Inc. at [https://www.janedoe.org](https://www.janedoe.org/)._