# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - New York ## 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 - **New York State Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-942-6906 | TTY: 711 - **Text:** Text 844-997-2121 - **Website:** [https://www.opdv.ny.gov](https://www.opdv.ny.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention, shelter access, counseling, and legal assistance. - **Sanctuary for Families:** - **Phone:** 212-349-6009 - **Website:** [https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org](https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal assistance, shelter, and trauma-focused counseling services. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### New York City - **Safe Horizon:** - **Phone:** 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.safehorizon.org](https://www.safehorizon.org/) - **Office Location:** Multiple offices across NYC (search via website) - **Specialized Services:** Crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and emergency housing. ### Buffalo - **Family Justice Center of Erie County:** - **Phone:** 716-558-7233 - **Website:** [https://www.fjcsafe.org](https://www.fjcsafe.org/) - **Office Location:** 438 Main Street, Suite 201, Buffalo, NY 14202 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy for women. ### Albany - **Equinox Domestic Violence Services:** - **Phone:** 518-432-7865 - **Website:** [https://www.equinoxinc.org](https://www.equinoxinc.org/) - **Office Location:** 95 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 - **Specialized Services:** Housing assistance, court accompaniment, and support groups. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **New York State Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-942-6906 | TTY: 711 - **Text:** Text 844-997-2121 - **Website:** [https://www.opdv.ny.gov](https://www.opdv.ny.gov/) - **How to Report:** Call the hotline to connect with law enforcement or local advocacy groups for guidance. ## Online Support Services - **Love Is Respect (focused on dating violence):** - **Website:** [https://www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Features:** Text and chat support, resources for survivors of intimate partner violence, and educational materials. - **DomesticShelters.org:** - **Website:** [https://www.domesticshelters.org](https://www.domesticshelters.org/) - **Features:** Shelter directory, resources, and articles for women experiencing domestic abuse. ## Educational Resources - **Women's Law.org:** - **Website:** [https://www.womenslaw.org](https://www.womenslaw.org/) - **Description:** Detailed information on legal protections, restraining orders, and domestic violence laws. ## Additional Support - **Urban Resource Institute (URI):** - **Phone:** 1-888-279-2211 - **Website:** [https://urinyc.org](https://urinyc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Safe housing, financial advocacy, and counseling for women survivors of domestic violence. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)._