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Information detailed in this section focuses on emergency shelters for New York City domestic violence survivors.
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Barrier Free Living, Inc.
Domestic Violence Program
Voice/TTY 212.677.6668
www.bflnyc.org
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Barrier Free Living, Inc. provides shelter for disabled victims of domestic violence. Freedom House provides shelter to individuals with severe disabilities. Staff is fluent in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Learn more.
The Transitional Shelter is dedicated to providing shelter to homeless, physically disabled, single adults who are medically stable but need the services of a home care attendant. The shelter's mission is to prepare physically disabled adults to re-enter the community and live independently. Learn more.
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Center Against Domestic Violence
718.439.1000
www.centeragainstdv.org
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Center Against Domestic Violence operates three shelters in New York City. The shelters house, feed and provide support services designed to meet the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children in residence. Learn more.
On-site support services include counseling and support groups, child care, day care and after school programs, financial counseling and advocacy, medical services, legal assistance, housing search assistance, and vocational and educational guidance and training. The shelter also provides parenting and empowerment workshops. Learn more.
To get help, call 718.439.1000 or email help@centeragainstdv.org.
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HELP USA
800.311.7999 or 212.400.7000
www.helpusa.org
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| HELP USA runs two facilities for women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence. Services include case management, domestic violence and substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, transitional housing, medical services, early education programs for children (infants to six-year-olds), and after school and adult education programs. Facilities provide housing for up to 135 days. Learn more and get help.
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Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Center for the Prevention of Family Violence
212.582.9100
www.jbfcs.org
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JBFCS Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence provides shelter and scattered-site apartments for abuse victims and their children. Services include crisis intervention; support groups, individual, couple and child counseling services. JBFCS also provides referral and educational information to battered women, children, and batterers.
Visit the JBFCS web site and search under family violence programs in your borough to find JBFCS programs in your neighborhood. Search directory.
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New York Asian Women’s Center
Hotline: 1.888.888.7702
www.nyawc.org
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New York Asian Women’s Center (NYAWC) provides emergency shelter for Asian women experiencing domestic violence. NYAWC services include a multi-lingual hotline, counseling and crisis intervention, advocacy and translation, support groups, referrals, child-parent services and community outreach. The center also provides services for children who are abused or have witnessed violence. Learn more.
Get help.
This web site also provides an online resource directory which lists national and local organizations that provide domestic violence assistance and services to Asian women.
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Safe Homes Project
A Good Shepherd Services project
718.499.2151
www.goodshepherds.org
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Safe Homes Project provides shelter and non-shelter services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Single, working, undocumented, lesbian and transgender women are eligible for shelter services. Learn more.
Safe Homes Project services also include individual counseling, safety planning, support groups, advocacy and referrals for legal, criminal justice and other needs. All services are free and offered in English and Spanish.
To get help, call 718.499.2151
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Safe Horizon
800.621.HOPE or 800.621.4673
www.safehorizon.org
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Safe Horizon is the nation's largest provider of domestic violence residences, offering more than 400 beds throughout New York City's five boroughs.
Safe Horizon operates both emergency shelters for crisis situations and transitional housing where women move after several months to plan for a future free from violence. Tour a Safe Horizon shelter.
Safe Horizon shelters offer comprehensive support services which include counseling, housing assistance, life-skills and parenting courses, child care, medical aid and legal services. Learn more.
Safe Horizon’s Community Programs offer crisis intervention, case management, practical/emergency assistance, information and referrals, individual counseling, support groups and advocacy. Find a Safe Horizon Community Program in your neighborhood.
If you need immediate assistance, contact one of Safe Horizon’s hotlines.
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Sanctuary For Families
212.349.6009
www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
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Sanctuary For Families maintains safe houses and home-like shelters throughout the New York City area, offering refuge to women and children every night. Families receive private rooms and basic amenities for up to 90 days.
Sanctuary's Sarah Burke House is the first and largest transitional residence for battered women in New York City, providing apartments and support services to families after they have exhausted their maximum stay in crisis shelters. The building offers 46 apartments and has a 56-family capacity. Learn more.
Sanctuary shelters offer multilingual, on-site counseling, advocacy and referrals; support groups; art therapy, play groups for children and legal services. Learn more.
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