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- AK: Advocates for Victims of Violence - AVV provides safe refuge to victims and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Located in Valdez, Alaska, temporary shelter is available 24-hours a day. Outreach to the Valdez community, Copper River Valley, and Prince William Sound.
www.alaska.net/~avv
- AK: Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. - Shelter in Anchorage, Alaska. Programs and services, education, events, volunteer details, and links.
www.awaic.org
- AL: Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Auburn, Alamaba - Information about domestic violence, facts, consequences on women and children, safety plan, and services provided to the east Alabama community
www.geocities.com/dvic2
- AL: Hope Place - In Huntsville, Alabama. Services, statistics, personal stories, and advice.
www.hopeplace.org
- AZ: Wingspan Domestiv Violence Project - Providing services to Tucson's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community. Purpose, objectives, and useful phone numbers.
www.azstarnet.com/public/nonprofit/wingspan/dv.htm
- CA: Center for Domestic Violence Prevention - Offers a variety of services, including the only emergency shelter for women in San Mateo County, California
www.cdvp.org
- CA: Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence - In Oxnard, CA. Programs and services, prevention, facts about abuse, and contact details.
www.thecoalition.org
- CA: La Casa de las Madres - San Francisco, California. Offering shelter, advocacy and support services to battered women and their children.
www.lacasa.org
- CA: Marin Abused Women's Services, Marin County, CA - Founded in 1977, MAWS' direct services and supports program include emergency hotlines, housing facilities, support groups, and a men's program to teach men to stop their violence and abuse.
www.maws.org
- CA: Marin Abused Women's Services, San Rafael, CA - Emergency housing, hotline, support groups, men's program to stop violence against women.
www.maws.org/mawssite/mhome.html
- CA: SAVE - Shelter Against Violent Environments - Serving Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, and San Leandro, California. News, services, resources, statistics, and contact details.
www.save-dv.org
- CA: Support Network for Battered Women, Santa Clara County - Support Network for Battered Women works toward the elimination of domestic violence in Santa Clara County, California
www.snbw.org
- CO: Mineral County Help Line - Superior, CO - Mineral County Help Line is a 24-hour domestic and sexual violence crisis line offering referrals, peer counseling, advocacy and friendship.
www.blackfoot.net/~mchelpline
- CO: Boulder County Safehouse - Provides shelter, support, and advocacy for battered women and their children. Works to end domestic violence through education and social change.
bcn.boulder.co.us/safehouse
- CO: Crossroads Safehouse - Fort Collins, Colorado. Services, newsletter, resources, wishlist, and support details.
www.fortnet.org/crossroads
- CT: Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven - Non-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence in the 13-town greater New Haven area. Provides free and confidential services to victims including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual counseling, court-based advocacy, support groups and community education.
home.mindspring.com/~dvsgnh
- Domestic Violence Help in U.K - Contains an overview about domestic abuse and contact details for agencies offering support to victims in United Kingdom.
www.nspcc.org.uk/html/home/needadvice/domesticviolence.htm
- FL: Center Against Spouse Abuse (CASA) - Located in St. Petersburg. Describes services provided by CASA and provides general information on domestic violence.
www.casa-stpete.org
- FL: Refuge House - Tallahassee, Florida. List of what the shelter provides, facts, and related links.
www.freenet.tlh.fl.us/RefugeHouse
- FL: Safehouse of Seminole, Inc., Sanford, Florida - Crisis line and shelter programs provide victims and their children with the resources they need to begin healing from past and preparing for their future. Provides educational programs in Seminole County Schools and other community organizations.
www.safehouseofseminole.org
- GA: Amity House of Brunswick, GA - Shelter, 24-hour crisis line, legal advocacy, support groups, information and referral.
www.amityhouse.org
- GA: Augusta SafeHomes - SAFE-homes of Augusta is a not for profit organization that shelters women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The agency is located in Augusta, GA and serves 13 counties.
www.augusta-safehomes.org.
- GA: Halcyon Home for Battered Women, Inc. - Safe shelter for battered women and children serving the Thomas, Grady, Decatur, Seminole Counties, and the southern half of Mitchell County.
home.rose.net/~halcyon
- IA:Seeds of Hope - Grundy and Hardin Counties, Iowa - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance Services. Seeds of Hope gives basic information about sexual assault and domestic violence. This site also includes links and ideas for getting help.
www.angelfire.com/ia2/seedsofhope/home.html
- ID: Women's and Childrens Alliance - Boise, Idaho - Guide to help with domestic abuse, rape crisis center, counseling, shelter for abused women and children
www.wcaboise.org
- IL: A Safe Place, Lake County Crisis Center - Provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive counseling program for victims of domestic violence - women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.
www.asafeplaceforhelp.org
- IL: Family Shelter Service - Provides a 24-hour hotline, three shelters, counseling and support groups, and court and victim advocates. Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
www.communityresources.net/familyshelterservice.html
- IL: Life Span: Providing Services for Women in Crisis - Des Plaines, Illinois. Myths, volunteer details, survival checklist, tips, and support groups.
www.life-span.org
- IN: Kosciusko County Domestic Violence Task Force - Located in Warsaw, IN. Provides information on domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and stalking; along with local and national resources. Crisis counseling, but no shelter provided.
www.angelfire.com/in3/dvtf
- IN: The Julian Center - Indianapolis, IN. Provides shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and survivors of child sexual abuse.
www.juliancenter.org
- KS: SAFEHOME - Domestic Violence Shelter, Kansas City, KS - A resource of information about domestic violence, how to notice warning signs and ways to protect yourself from violent situations. Information is targeted toward women, dating teens and children in violent homes. Also provides a shelter and outreach services to the Kansas City area.
www.safehome-ks.org
- KY: Women's Crisis Center, Kentucky (WCC) - Providing 24-hour crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape in Maysville and Northern Kentucky. All services are free and confidential.
wccky.org
- LA: Metropolitan Battered Women's Program, Inc Domestic Violence - New Orleans, LA. Full-service provider for women who are experiencing domestic violence. Also offering emergency shelter and counseling to battered women and their children.
metrobatteredwomen.org
- MA: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, Inc. - Located in Boston. Resources, newsletter, tips, and links.
www.atask.org/index.html
- MA: Help for Abused Women and Their Children - Located in Salem. Offers shelter, support and practical information.
www.helpabusedwomen.org
- MI: Domestic Violence Project SAFE House - Located in Ann Arbor, MI. Services, information for professionals, survivor's handbook, and news.
comnet.org/dvp
- MI: Everyone deserves a safe place! - Information on domestic violence and spouse abuse including local emergency shelter in Allegan Michigan
www.sylviasplace.com
- MI: LACASA - Livingston County, MI. Provides comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to victims, their families and friends.
www.lacasa1.org/index.html
- MI: S.A.F.E. Place - Battle Creek, MI - A domestic violence shelter and information center in west Michigan, primarily serving Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties.
www.safeplaceshelter.org
- MI: Safe Haven Ministries Domestic Violence Shelter and Services - Provides shelter and services to abused women and partners with the faith community to respond appropriately to families affected by domestic violence. Located in Grand Rapids.
www.safehavenministries.org
- MI: SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Inc. - Located in Eaton County, Michigan. FAQ, emergency resources, news, and related links.
www.gbgm-umc.org/siren
- MI: Women's Rural Advocacy Programs - Serving Southwestern Minnesota. General information and resources.
www.letswrap.com
- MN: Alexandra House - A Women's Shelter - Located in Blaine, MN. Community and residential services, tips, and links.
www.alexandrahouse.org
- MN: Cornerstone - Bloomington, MN. Provides support to children and adults, emergency shelter, transitional housing, community education and legal services.
www.cornerstonedv.com
- MN: Domestic abuse intervention and support - Project P.E.A.C.E. is a domestic assault intervention project serving the communities of Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove and Robbinsdale in NW Hennepin County, Minnesota.
www.projectpeace.org
- MN: Family Violence Network - Twin Cities, MN.
www.stopfamilyviolence.com
- MN: Harriet Tubman Center - Based in Minneapolis. Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs.
www.harriettubman.org
- MN: Lewis House - St. Paul, MN. Services, violence prevention, help, and resources.
www.communityactioncouncil.org/cacservices/prevention.asp
- MN: Women's Advocates, Inc. - St. Paul, MN. Shelter services, education and training, and resources.
www.wadvocates.org
- MN: Women's Shelter Inc. - Based in Rochester, MN. Shelter details, children's programs, advocacy, and reports.
www.womens-shelter.org
- MO: Emerald City Shelters - Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence in Southwest Missouri, including Douglas and Ozark counties, and Tecumseh, MO.
www.emerald-city.org
- MO: St. Martha's Hall - St. Louis, MO. Services offered, personal safety plan, privacy, guide, and resources.
www.saintmarthas.org
- MO:Family Violence Center - Provides shelter and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and education to break the cycle of domestic abuse for the people of Southwest Missouri.
pages.sbcglobal.net/fvc
- MT: Lincoln County Help Line - Located in Libby, Montana. Mission statement, characteristics of a battered person, programs, support, education, newsletter, and standards.
www.libby.org/~lcwhl
- ND: Domestic Violence Crisis Center - Located in Minot, North Dakota. List of services, facts about the Crisis Center, and links.
www.minot.com/~dvcc/index.html
- NH: Alternative House - Shelter, support, options, counseling and advocacy for all battered women (and their children). Provides community education to reform societal attitudes that allow violence against women.
www.alternativehouse.org
- NJ: Resource Center for Women and Their Families, Somerset, NJ - Domestic Violence organization working with victims and their families located in Somerset County, NJ. Services include 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter and counseling.
www.rcwtf.org
- NJ: Woman Space - Based in Lawrenceville. Services and programs, history, education, the law, and community resources.
www.womanspace.org
- NY: Alternatives for Battered Women - Based in Rochester, New York. Options for help, newsletter, events, education, speakers, and links.
www.abwrochester.org
- NY: SOS Shelter - Located in Endicott, serving Broome and Tioga Counties. Services, legal assistance, education, hotline, and newsletter.
sites.tier.net/sos
- OH: Homesafe Rape Crisis Center - Located in Ashtabula. Include a 24 hour crisis line, food, clothing, individual and group support, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, crisis intervention, referrals and children's programs
www.ncweb.com/org/rapecrisis
- OH: Templum - Committed To Ending Domestic Violence - Community-based non-profit organization in Greater Cleveland committed to ending domestic violence by providing shelter for women and children; justice; education; advocate; legal help.
www.templum.org
- OK: Domestic Violence - Women's Service and Family Resource Center - Based in Canadian County, OK. Services, resources, news, and links.
members.tripod.com/wsfrc/index.html
- OR: Bradley-Angle House - Located in Portland. Information for teens, catalog of materials, tips, and links.
www.bradleyangle.org.
- OR: Womenspace Domestic Violence Services - WOMENSPACE works to end domestic violence by empowering women and children and changing community standards. Eugene, Oregon and throughout Lane County, Oregon.
www.enddomesticviolence.com
- PA: Women In Transition Home Page - Philadelphia, PA
www.libertynet.org/wit
- PA: Women's Center & Shelter - Pittsburg, PA
trfn.clpgh.org/womenscenter
- PA: Women's Resources of Monroe County - Women's Resources is a domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center providing hotline, shelter, counseling and crisis services to abuse victims and their children in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
www.enter.net/~wrmc
- SC: CASA - Citizens Against Spouse Abuse - Myrtle Beach, SC
www.say.net/casa
- SC: Citizens Opposed To Domestic Abuse - Beaufort, SC
hadm.sph.sc.edu/Students/KBelew/codah.htm
- SC: My Sister's House - Agency for victims in North Charleston. Program information and brochures, contact details, and links.
hadm.sph.sc.edu/Students/KBelew/sisterh.htm
- SC: Sistercare, Inc. - Columbia, SC
www.midnet.sc.edu/sistercare
- SC: Tri-County Citizens Against Sexual Assault, CASA - Orangeburg, SC
hadm.sph.sc.edu/Students/KBelew/CasaFS.htm
- SD: Resource Center for Women - A charitable, non-profit organization providing a variety of shelter and advocacy services for individuals and families dealing with the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or homelessness in Aberdeen, South Dakota
www.angelfire.com/sk/rescenter
- TX - Women's Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County - Services and shelter for women and children, serving Galveston County, Texas.
www.galveston.com/crisiscenter
- TX: Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. - The Battered Women's Shelter of San Antonio, Texas
GoSanAntonio.com/pages/members/shelter
- TX: Hays-Caldwell Women's Center, San Marcos, Texas - Protection, advocacy, and education for men, women, and children
www.hcwc.org
- TX: Houston Area Women's Center - Houston, TX -
www.hawc.org
- TX: Open Arms Home, Inc.- North Richland Hills, TX - A faith-based non profit organization benefiting battered and abused women and their children through a long term, comprehensive program.
www.openarmshome.org
- TX: Safe-T Agency - Safe-T provides a "safe house", 24-hour crisis help line, legal advocacy, group and individual counseling, domestic violence, sexual assault and parenting education for clients in East Texax.
www.safe-tagency.com
- TX: The Family Place - Where Family Violence Stops - Dallas, TX
www.familyplace.org
- TX: The Women's Shelter - It is our mission to reduce family violence through services which shelter vicitms, educate the community, and support non-abusive, self-reliant families.
www.womensshelter.org
- TX: Women Together/ Mujeres Unidas - Women Together,in McAllen Texas, exists to provide shelter and programs for families and individuals, in Hidalgo and Starr Counties, who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
mujeresunidas.org
- VA: Avalon: A Center for Women and Children - Articles, links, and services dedicated to promoting non-violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Williamsburg, James City County, and Williamsburg, VA.
www.avaloncenter.org
- VA: Haven Shelter and Services, Inc.- Warsaw, VA - The Haven provides advocacy, counseling, and shelter for victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Stalking in Virginia's Northern Neck. Serves Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland Counties.
www.havenshelter.org
- VA: Richmond YWCA - Mission statement, services, information and statistics on violence and assault, and resources.
www.ywcarichmond.org
- VA: Safehome Systems - In Covington. Pictures of the shelter, statistics, and tips.
hometown.aol.com/mothrswing/index.html
- VI: Women's Coalition of St. Croix - U.S. Virgin Islands.
www.wcstx.com
- VT: Womens Crisis Center - A 24 hour crisis line, shelter, advocacy,referral services,for survivor, of domestic violence in Brattleboro, Vermont
www.womenscrisiscenter.net
- WA: DAWN - Domestic Violence Agency with Shelter, King's County, WA - Domestic Abuse Womens Network's (DAWN)clients come from all social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Most have children, over a third of whom are under age five. Though our primary service area is South King County, Washington (near Seattle) we often work with clients from other areas because they have no local domestic violence resources, or because it is not safe to stay near their homes.
www.dawnonline.org
- WA: Domestic Violence - Shelter and crisis assistance in Kings County, Washington
www.gotech.net/dv
- WA: Eastside Domestic Violence Program, Bellevue, WA - Located in Bellevue, Washington, EDVP offers a wide range of shelter and community programs. Services provided that help domestic violence victims free themselves from abuse. Provides community education about domestic violence. Also provide specialized training to law enforcement, medical organizations and businesses.
www.edvp.org
- WA: Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services - SDV&SAS is a non-profit organization providing free and confidential services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mt. Vernon, WA.
www.snonet.org/sdvsa
- WA: Womencare Shelter and Domestic Violence Services - Domestic violence shelter, 24-hour crisis line and support services in Bellingham, Washington.
www.womencareshelter.org
- WI: Advocates Of Ozaukee, Saukville, Wisconsin - Advocates of Ozaukee provides prevention and intervention services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
www.execpc.com/~adv-oz
- WI: Manitowoc Domestic Violence Center - Manitowoc, WI -
www.dvconline.org
- WI: Time Out Family Abuse Shelter, Ladysmith, Wisconsin - Provide direct services and shelter to victims of domestic abuse and their children in northern Wisconsin.
timeoutabuseshelter.com
- WI: Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault - Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc. promotes non-violence as a life choice and provides a safe environment for persons in crisis.Tri-County Council has offices in Rhinelander, Eagle River and Crandon. We serve people affected by Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Oneida, Forest and Vilas Counties in Wisconsin.
www.tri-countycouncil.org
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