# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Virginia ## 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 - **Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance (VSDVAA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-838-8238 - **Text:** 804-793-9999 - **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/](https://vsdvalliance.org/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide coordination, advocacy, and resources for survivors, including a 24/7 hotline, support groups, and educational programs. - **Virginia Department of Social Services - Domestic Violence Program:** - **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/domestic_violence/index.cgi](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/domestic_violence/index.cgi) - **Services Provided:** Support for local domestic violence programs, public awareness initiatives, and a statewide family violence and sexual assault hotline. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Northern Virginia - **Arlington Community Temporary Shelter (TACTS):** - **Phone:** 703-237-0881 - **Website:** [http://www.tacts.org/](http://www.tacts.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and support services for women and children experiencing domestic violence. - **Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC):** - **Phone:** 703-246-4573 - **Website:** [https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence/domestic-violence-action-center](https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence/domestic-violence-action-center) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive, co-located service center offering assistance with protective orders, safety planning, counseling, and legal advocacy. ### Loudoun County - **Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS):** - **Phone:** 703-777-6552 - **Website:** [https://www.lcsj.org/](https://www.lcsj.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emergency shelter, legal services, counseling, and support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. ### Alexandria - **City of Alexandria Domestic Violence Program:** - **Phone:** 703-746-4911 - **Website:** [https://www.alexandriava.gov/DomesticViolence](https://www.alexandriava.gov/DomesticViolence) - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention, emergency shelter, court advocacy, and community education for survivors of intimate partner violence. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-838-8238 - **Text:** 804-793-9999 - **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/](https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/) - **How to Report:** Contact the hotline for assistance with safety planning, referrals, and reporting incidents to local authorities. ## Online Support Services - **Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance Online Chat:** - **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/](https://vsdvalliance.org/get-help-ayuda/) - **Features:** Anonymous live chat with trained advocates for support and information. ## Educational Resources - **Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance - Resources:** - **Website:** [https://vsdvalliance.org/](https://vsdvalliance.org/) - **Description:** Workshops, articles, and videos on identifying abuse, prevention strategies, and pathways to recovery. ## Additional Support - **Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP):** - **Website:** [https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/](https://www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans, their partners, and VA staff impacted by intimate partner violence, including safety planning and referrals. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance at [https://vsdvalliance.org/](https://vsdvalliance.org/)._