# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Vermont ## 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 - **Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence:** - **Phone:** 1-800-228-7395 - **Website:** [https://vtnetwork.org/](https://vtnetwork.org/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide network of advocacy centers - **Services Provided:** Shelters, legal assistance, counseling, and crisis intervention for women experiencing domestic violence. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Burlington - **Steps to End Domestic Violence:** - **Phone:** 802-658-1996 (Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.stepsvt.org/](https://www.stepsvt.org/) - **Office Location:** 294 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and legal advocacy. ### Rutland - **NewStory Center:** - **Phone:** 802-775-3232 (Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.nscvt.org/](https://www.nscvt.org/) - **Office Location:** 95 Crescent Street, Rutland, VT 05701 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis support, advocacy, child care assistance, and shelter services. ### Bennington - **PAVE (Project Against Violent Encounters):** - **Phone:** 1-800-228-7395 - **Website:** [https://pavebennington.org/](https://pavebennington.org/) - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, counseling, legal assistance, and transitional housing. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Vermont Department for Children and Families – Adult Protective Services:** - **Phone:** 1-800-564-1612 - **Website:** [https://dcf.vermont.gov/](https://dcf.vermont.gov/) - **How to Report:** Reports can be made by phone or online for suspected abuse of vulnerable adults. - **Vermont State Police (Non-Emergency):** - **Phone:** 802-828-2000 - **Website:** [https://vsp.vermont.gov/](https://vsp.vermont.gov/) - **How to Report:** Provide detailed information about the incident, including names, location, and a description of the abuse. ## Online Support Services - **1in6.org:** - **Website:** [https://1in6.org/](https://1in6.org/) - **Features:** Online chat support, survivor forums, and educational resources tailored for survivors of abuse. - **DomesticShelters.org:** - **Website:** [https://www.domesticshelters.org/](https://www.domesticshelters.org/) - **Features:** Shelter search tools, safety planning tips, and online support forums. ## Educational Resources - **The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV):** - **Website:** [https://www.nrcdv.org/](https://www.nrcdv.org/) - **Description:** Articles, toolkits, and videos about identifying abuse, survivor stories, and legal rights. ## Additional Support - **HopeWorks (Chittenden County):** - **Phone:** 1-800-489-7273 (Hotline) - **Website:** [https://hopeworksvt.org/](https://hopeworksvt.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer advocacy, crisis counseling, emergency shelter, and support groups. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence at 1-800-228-7395 or visit [https://vtnetwork.org/](https://vtnetwork.org/)._