Emergency Resources
Connecting survivors to safety through immediate response
Understanding the impact of domestic violence
1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. will experience intimate partner violence, making it a serious public health issue
National & Statewide Hotlines
Safelink
📞 877-785-2020 (24/7)
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Safelink is the Massachusetts statewide crisis and referral toll-free domestic violence hotline providing translation for 140 different languages.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 800-799-SAFE (7233)
📞 800-787-3224 (TTY)
Regional Support in Massachusetts
METROWEST AREA
Voices Against Violence
📞 978-454-1436 (24/7)
☎️ 888-291-6228 (Office)
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Free and confidential services to victims of domestic/partner violence and sexual assault in the Metrowest Area, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
WALTHAM AREA
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
📞 800-899-4000 (24/7)
☎️ 781-891-0724 (Waltham Office)
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www.reach.org
REACH is committed to advancing the safety, healing and empowerment of those who experience domestic or relationship violence through direct services.
LEOMINSTER AREA
Battered Women’s Resources/YWCA
📞 978-537-8601 (24/7)
☎️ 978-537-2306 (Leominster Office)
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📍 P.O. Box 1209
Leominster, MA 01453
www.ywcacentralmass.org
For battered women and their children
BOSTON & LOWELL AREAS
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
📞 617-338-2355 (24/7)
☎️ 617-338-2350 (Boston Office)
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www.atask.org
Services for Asian domestic violence survivors in the Greater Boston and Greater Lowell Areas, including low-income immigrants with limited English language capabilities.
LOWELL AREA
Alternative House – 11 Kearney Square
📞 978-454-1436 (24/7)
☎️ 888-291-6228 (Office)
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📍 P.O.Box 2100
Lowell, MA 01851
www.alternative-house.org
For battered women and their children (Boys to age 12)
Legal Resources
Westford Police
Dial 911 For emergencies
📞 978-692-2161
(Non-Emergency)
📞 978-399-2072
(Anonymous Tip Line)
📞 978-622-2998
(Rape Crisis Line)
Legal Advocacy and Resource Center (LARC)
📞 800-342-5297 (24/7)
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www.legalhelp.org
Provides a free legal hotline to all low income Massachusetts residents
Family Services / Domestic Violence
📞 978-692-2162 x2978
(Detective Nirisa Nicolletti)
📧 nnicoletti@westfordma.gov
Ayer District Court
📞 978-772-2100
(Main number)
RESTRAINING ORDERS
available between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM
After 4:30 PM please contact Westford Police Department at 978-692-2161
Certified Battered Intervention Programs
WORCESTER
RESPECT Program of New Hope, Inc.
📞 508-753-3146
📞 877-222-0083 (Tollfree)
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📍 91 Prescott Street
Worcester, MA 01605
www.new-hope.org
Languages served: English and Spanish
FITCHBURG, FRAMINGHAM, WEBSTER, WESTBOROUGH, WORCESTER
P.A.V.E. Program of Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
📞 978-343-2433 x6108
☎️ 781-891-0724 (Waltham Office)
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Languages Served: English and Spanish
Group Sites: Fitchburg, Framingham, Webster, Westborough, Worcester
Additional Resources
Westford Health Department
📞 978-692-5509
Jane Doe, Inc.
📞 617-248-0922
📞 617-263-2200
(TTY/TDD)
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www.janedoe.org
Provides information about sexual assault and domestic violence.
Saheli, Support and Friendship South Asian Women
📞 866-472-4354
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www.saheliboston.org
To create an environment free of abuse for South Asians. Empowerment for South Asian women and their families to lead healthy and safe lives in the US.
Westford Elder Services
📞 978-399-2325
(Westford Social Worker)
📞 978-692-5523
(Westford Council on Aging)
📞 800-892-0890
(Elder Abuse hotline, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
📞 800-922-2275
(After 5PM, weekend and holidays)
📞 800-426-9009
(Disabled Persons Protective Commission)
HopeLine
www.thehotline.org
Connects survivors of domestic violence to vital resources, funds & organizations nationwide.
Journey to Safety
📞 508-753-3146
📞 781-647-JFCS (5327)
(Office)
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www.jfcsboston.org
Jewish Family and Children’s Services
Transition House
📞 617-408-9575
Cambridge, MA
www.transitionhouse.org
Providing the tools people need to build safe and healthy lives.
Center for Hope and Healing
📞 800-542-5212
(24/7)
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📍 144 Merrimack Street, Suite 304
Lowell, MA 01852
www.centerforhopehealing.org
Dedicated to the healing and empowerment of survivors of rape and sexual assult.
Domestic Violence Services Network
📞 888-399-6111
(HELPLINE)
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📍 Concord, MA
www.dvsn.org
In partnership with the local police departments, DVSN provides outreach and direct support to victims of domestic abuse.
Community Voices
📞 978-408-9575
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www.communityvoices.net
Helping Citizens take an active role in their safety through Advocacy, Education and Awareness.
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