| Crisis hotlines |
Information detailed in this section focuses on emergency and crisis hotlines for victims of domestic violence.
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| New York City hotlines |
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New York City Emergency Hotline
911
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| FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, dial 911 for immediate assistance. All calls to 911 are answered by a live operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Immediate access to translation services in over 170 languages is available.
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New York City Domestic Violence Hotline
800.621.HOPE or 800.621.4673
TTY: 800.621.4673
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| New York City Domestic Violence Hotline for domestic violence victims and their families offers 24-hour crisis counseling, information and referrals to shelters, long- or short-term counseling, legal assistance, document replacement, lock replacement and compensation assistance to victims of crimes. The hotline also provides practical assistance, such as emergency financial assistance for transportation or food vouchers. All languages spoken, TTY capability for hearing-impaired callers.
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New York City Crime Victims Hotline
212.577.7777
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New York City Crime Victims Hotline for victims of crime and their families offers 24-hour crisis counseling, information and referrals to shelters, long- or short-term counseling, legal assistance, document replacement, lock replacement and compensation assistance to victims of crimes. All languages spoken. TTY capability for hearing-impaired callers. Victim Services also operates hotlines for :
Victims of elder abuse
212.227.1227
Victims of incest
212.227.3000
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New York City Information Hotline
311
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| 311 is New York City's phone number for government information and non-emergency services. All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Immediate access to translation services in over 170 languages is available. Call 311 to learn more about New York City support services for domestic violence victims and their families.
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Barrier Free Living, Inc.
Domestic Violence Hotline
212.533.4358
www.bflnyc.org
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| Barrier Free Living Domestic Violence Hotline provides emergency crisis counseling, safety planning and information and referral services to physically disabled domestic violence victims. The hotline is maintained by Safe Horizon when Barrier Free Living staff is not available. Hours of operation are: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Learn more and get help.
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New York City Police Department Sex Crimes Hotline
212.267.7273
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New York Police Department Sex Crimes Hotline calls are answered by specially trained female detectives 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Spanish and English spoken.
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Mental Health Association of New York City
LifeNet
800.LifeNet or 800.543.3638
Spanish: 877.Ayudese or 877.298.3373
Asian LifeNet: 1.877.990.8585
www.mhaofnyc.org
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| LifeNet is a 24-hour, citywide mental health information and referral service. LifeNet’s staff of mental health professionals speak a variety of languages and can assist with family difficulties, drug or alcohol abuse and mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, phobia or panic disorders, anger, insomnia, eating disorders, schizophrenia and other psychoses. All calls are confidential. Learn more.
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Korean American Family Service Center Hotline
718.460.3800
www.kafsc.org
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| Korean American Family Service Center Hotline offers a 24-hour information and referrals for Korean American families in the New York metropolitan area. Call for crisis intervention, counseling, information and domestic violence support services. All calls are confidential. Korean and English spoken. Learn more.
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New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Hotline
212.714.1141
www.avp.org
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| Anti-Violence Project (AVP) Hotline, staffed by professional counselors and trained volunteers, provides emotional and practical support to lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and HIV-positive victims of crime and domestic violence. AVP services include accompaniments and advocacy with the police, the courts, medical, and social service agencies. All calls are confidential and callers can remain anonymous. English and Spanish spoken. Learn more.
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Shalom Task Force Hotline
888.883.2323
shalomtaskforce.org
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| Shalom Task Force Hotline provides referrals to appropriate local resources for orthodox Jewish women. The Shalom Task Force works with social service professionals, community agencies and religious leaders across the United States to ensure that Jewish victims of domestic violence can access local resources that are sensitive to their unique cultural needs. All calls are confidential and anonymous. Learn more.
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Violence Intervention Program Hotline
1.800.664.5880
http://63.135.104.107/
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Violence Intervention Program Hotline provides immediate domestic violence crisis intervention, safety planning, help with securing shelter space, counseling, advocacy and referrals for battered women and their children. Spanish and English spoken. Learn more.
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En Español.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.SAFE or 800.799.7233
TTY: 800.787.3244
www.ndvh.org
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| National Domestic Violence Hotline advocates are available for domestic violence victims, and anyone calling on their behalf, to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services. All calls are confidential. Get help.
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| National hotlines |
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Center Against Domestic Violence Hotline
718.439.1000
www.centeragainstdv.org
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| Center Against Domestic Violence runs a 24-hour multi-lingual national hotline for domestic violence survivors and their families. The hotline offers immediate crisis counseling, information and referrals to shelters, long- or short-term counseling, legal assistance, children’s programs and compensation assistance to victims of crimes. Learn more.
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New York State Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline
English: 800.942.6906
English TTY: 800.818.0656
Spanish: 800.942.6908
Spanish TTY: 800.780.7660
www.nyscadv.org
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New York State Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline is a national 24-hour service providing crisis intervention, counseling, technical assistance, information and referrals to victims of domestic and sexual violence. All calls are confidential. English and Spanish spoken. Learn more.
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Rape Abuse & Incest National Network Hotline
800.656.HOPE or 800.656.4673
www.rainn.org
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Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline has more than 1,000 trained advocates are available 24 hours a day at RAINN-affiliated crisis centers across the United States. Advocates who provide crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, information and referrals. All calls are confidential and callers can remain anonymous. Learn more.
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