Domestic Violence Support

NYC 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE

Victims of domestic violence may receive temporary housing, emergency shelter and supportive services for themselves and their children. All programs provide a safe environment as well as counseling, advocacy and referral services.

Domestic violence and abuse can include:

• Hitting, slapping, kicking or using any other kind of physical violence against you
• Forcing you to have sex when you don’t want to, or to do sexual things you don’t want to do
• Threatening to hurt you, your children, or someone else you care about
• Constantly insulting and criticizing you
• Stalking, obsessively checking up on or otherwise trying to control your behavior

If you or someone you know is experiencing this kind of behavior from a partner, please call New York City’s 24 hour Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-621-HOPE.

Other contact numbers

• Community Based Domestic Violence Services
• NYC Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project: 212-714-1141

• Barrier-Free Living (Disabled Clients): 212-533-4358

Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)

• RAPP Overview

RAPP Partners

• Center Against Domestic Violence
• Day One
• STEPS to End Family Violence

More Resources

Find information on other city resources from the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence.