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- Ayuda, Inc.
- Boat People SOS
- Break the Cycle
- Center for Child Protection and Family Support
- DAWN (Deaf Abused Women's Network)
- DCCADV (DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
- DVRP (Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource
- Project)
- House of Ruth
- My Sister's Place
- Ramona's Way
- WEAVE (Women Empowered Against Violence)
- WOFF (Women of Freedom Foundation)
Ayuda, Inc.
1707 Kalorama Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 387-4848
Open: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Services Provided:
Bilingual legal domestic violence, family law and immigration services to members of the immigrant community and social services programs to members of the immigrant community who are victims of domestic violence and their children.
Ayuda assists battered immigrants with accessing shelters, daycare, housing, employment, food, clothing, public benefits, English classes and health care for themselves and their children.
Services are available in Spanish and other languages available through an interpreter.
Boat People SOS
6066 Leesburg Pike, Suite 100
Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone: (703) 538-2190
Fax: (703) 538-2191
Email: info@bpsos.org
Boat People SOS (BPSOS) was formed in 1980 to conduct joint rescue-at-sea missions with international organizations. BPSOS rescued over 3,000 Vietnamese boat people in the
BPSOS now has 17 branch offices nationally and offers a range of services and support including youth mentoring, financial literacy training, education and assistance in accessing health care, and legal and social services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. The Survivor Services Department, initiated in 2000, includes the Community Against Domestic Violence (CADV) Program and the Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking Assistance (VETA) Program. Both programs provide community outreach and education, training and technical assistance for service providers, and direct services for survivors. The CADV Program serves primarily Vietnamese women and their children residing throughout the
Break the Cycle
P.O. Box 21034
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 824-0707 or (800) 258-8840
Email: info@breakthecycle.org
Services Provided:
Domestic violence prevention and early intervention services to youths between the ages of 12 and 24.
Offers a domestic violence curriculum as a tool for decreasing crime and violence amongst the youth. Outreach and trainings on dating, domestic violence, and laws are conducted for the adult community. Legal assistance is available to adolescents at no cost.
Services are also available in Spanish.
Center for Child Protection and Family Support
714 G Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 544-3144
Email: ccpfs@centerchildprotection.org
The Center for Child Protection and Family Support has promoted healthy children and families since 1987. They are helping to ensure more children mature and develop free of maltreatment. The Center offers community-level services directly to children and their families, and trains professionals on child welfare issues. Most of their services are provided at no cost, and address the diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds of families. Children are referred to the Center from schools, parents, public agencies, private organizations, citizens at large and many other sources.
DAWN (Deaf Abused Women’s Network)
1050 17th Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 861-0258
TTY Line: 1-866-290-DAWN (3296)
Fax: (202) 466-3226
Email: info15@deafdawn.org
Services Provided:
Provides a 24-hour TTY crisis hotline for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Educates the deaf organizations, agencies, and hearing service providers on domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking issues in the deaf community. Crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals to resources are also provided. Advocates and ASL Therapists are on staff.
DCCADV (DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
5 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 299-1181
Fax: (202) 299-1193
Email: info@dccadv.org
Open: SAFE Program: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM
Administrative Office: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Services Provided:
DCCADV pursues its goal of eliminating domestic violence in the District of Columbia through its focus on advocacy, direct services, public education, public policy, technical assistance and training, resources and research.
The Coalition is a resource for the thousands of adults and children experiencing domestic violence in the District each year, as well as the local organizations that serve them. The Coalition offers support and services for today, and education, advocacy and leadership to shape a violence-free future for families in the District of Columbia.
Each year, the Coalition provides vital direct services for more than 7,000 survivors of abuse through its court-based SAFE Program and its advocacy in Southeast Washington, DC— including nearly every person seeking a court order of protection from an abusive partner at the District of Columbia.
DVRP (Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project)
P.O. Box 14268
Washington , DC 20044
Phone: (202) 464-4477
Fax: (202) 986-9332
Email: info@dvrp.org
Open: Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-6:00PM
Services Provided:
Advocates provide free and confidential peer support, safety planning, interpretation and translation, court accompaniment, emergency transportation, financial empowerment and life skills development, assistance in applying for public benefits, referrals to shelters, legal and social services, and other support services.
Services are available in Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Punjabi, Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
House of Ruth
5 Thomas Circle NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 667-7001
Fax: (202) 667-7047
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (202) 347-2777
Domestic Violence Support Center : (202) 347-0390
Recovery Housing Hotline: (202) 584-0544
DC Housing Hotline: (800) 535-7252
Email: houseofruth@houseofruth.org
Shelter Hours: Daily at 4:30PM (first-come, first-served)
Services Provided :
Provides battered woman and their children with a 24-hour shelter/safe house. Offers case management, support groups, children’s programs, and transitional housing to the victims of domestic violence.
Counseling for women, living in or outside of the shelter, is offered by the Domestic Violence Support Center.
My Sister’s Place
P.O. Box 29596
Washington, DC 20017
24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 202-529-5991
Phone: (202) 529-5261
Fax: (202) 529-5984
Email: lzepp@mysistersplacedc.org
Services Provided:
Emergency shelter for battered women and their children. Women receive assistance with jobs, housing, public assistance, and other referrals.
Free support groups, advocacy, education, and counseling for women and their children through the Counseling Center. Case management, referrals to social services, emergency support, and financial assistance is offered.
Services are also available in Spanish.
Ramona’s Way
1328 Southern Avenue SE, Suite 311
Medical Services Building, Greater Southeast Hospital
Domestic Violence Intake Center
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: (202) 561-3000
Alternative: (202) 257-6790
Email: info@ramonasway.org
Open: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Services Provided:
Counseling, case management, and information and referral services are offered to chemically dependent battered women survivors of emotion, physical, and/or sexual abuse. Women receive admission assistance to treatment facilities.
WEAVE (Woman Empowered Against Violence)
1111 16th Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 452-9550
Email: info@weaveincorp.org
Services Provided:
Through case management, victims can access and obtain financial stability, child care, health insurance, transitional housing, job training, and other support services. Counseling and support groups are offered on-site to tackle emotional and psychological issues. Provides emergency civil legal protection assistance to domestic abuse survivors.
Services are available in Spanish.
WOFF (Women of Freedom Foundation)
PO Box 60087
Washington, DC 20039
Phone: (202) 250-1699
Fax: (202) 250-1696
Email: Administration@womenoffreedomfoundation.org
Services Provided:
Women of Freedom Foundation (WFF) is a 501c(3) nonprofit, outreach ministry and faith-based organization for women in transition. They provide services to clients transitioning from abortion, depression, divorce, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, loneliness, low self-esteem, rape, or rejection.
Their services include a 30-day residential shelter, monthly domestic violence and self-esteem support groups, and life skills training.
