Kings County (Brooklyn)
EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE. 24 hour domestic violence hotline provides domestic violence counseling, safety planning services and referrals to domestic violence shelters.
THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER:
The Family Justice Center opened in Brooklyn. The center will allow victims of domestic violence to access comprehensive services more easily by placing dedicated domestic violence prosecutors and service providers in the same location.
The center is one of 15 models created nationally to establish best practices and reduce domestic violence in the United States.
COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SPECIAL SERVICES:
Arab American Family Support Network:
718-643-8000
Provides domestic violence counseling in Arabic and English.
Barrier Free Living: 212-533-4358
Provides domestic violence services for persons with disabilities in Spanish, English and American Sign language.
Catholic Social Action: 718-722-6115
The Diocese of Brooklyn provides advocacy and counseling services.
Caribbean Women's Health Association: 718-826-2945
Crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, immigration. English, Spanish, Creole.
Center Against Domestic Violence: 718-254-9134
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in Spanish, Creole and English.
Center for Immigrant's Rights: 212-505-6890
Provides information and assistance for immigrants, including domestic violence services, English , Spanish, Chinese, Greek and Polish.
Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project: 212-714-1141 Provides domestic violence services in same-sex relationships in English and Spanish.
Haitian Centers Council: 718-855-7275
Provides domestic violence counseling and support services in Creole and English.
Haitian Women's Program: 718-399-0200
Provides domestic violence counseling, information and referrals in Creole and English.
Help Roads: 718-922-7980
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in English and Spanish.
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services:
718-676-4210; 718-435-5700
Provides counseling, including domestic violence services, for adults and children in English, Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew.
Korean American Family Services Center 24 Hour Hotline:
212-460-3800
Provides domestic violence and counseling services in Korean and English.
New York Asian Women's Center:
1-888-888-7702; 212-732-5230
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean. Other Asian languages by arrangement.
New York Association for New Americans: 1-888-242-5838
Provides specialized services for immigrants, including domestic violence assistance, in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Albanian, Chinese and other languages by arrangement.
North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence:
718-302-4073
Provides counseling, support and domestic violence services in English and Spanish.
Park Slope Safe Homes Project: 718-499-2151
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in English, Spanish and Arabic.
SAKHI for South Asian Women: 212-868-6741
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in English and South Asian languages.
Sanctuary for Families: 212-349-6009
Provides counseling and full range of domestic violence services for adults and children in English and Spanish.
CAMBA Stop the Violence: 718-826-2223
Provides domestic violence referrals, counseling, advocacy in English, Creole and Spanish.
Safe Horizon
718-834-7440-(Family Court - Room 573)
718-827-4700-(Community Office)
718-834-7476-(Criminal Court).
Provides domestic violence counseling and support in English and Spanish.
Safe Horizon Alternatives to Violence Program:
718-834-7471
Provides educational groups in English and Spanish for perpetrators of domestic violence.
STEPS: 212-662-7914
Alternatives to Incarceration provides legal advocacy and support to women involved in the criminal justice system. Programs for adolescent male batterers.
Violence Intervention Program:
1-800-664-5880 (Hotline)
1-212-410-9080 (main office)
Shelters with social services for women and children. Non-residential crisis intervention, counseling and support.
LEGAL SERVICES:
Break the Cycle: 1-800-214-4150
Serves individuals aged 22 and under seeking orders of protection and related Family Court matters.
Brooklyn Bar Association -
Volunteer Lawyer's Project
718-624-3894
Battered Women's Legal Helpline: 718-624-7700
Volunteer attorneys provide representation for limited income individuals in matters involving orders of protection, custody, visitation and support.
Brooklyn Legal Aid Society, Family Law Unit:
718-722-3100
Intake by appointment. Legal representation provided in contested and uncontested divorces, custody, visitation, orders of protection, adoption and other related family law issues.
Brooklyn Legal Services Corp B, Family Law Unit:
718-237-5563 (hotline Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00-1:00); 718-237-5500.
Provides legal advice and representation to domestic violence victims who live in Brooklyn in custody, orders of protection, visitation, child protective, matrimonial and child support cases.
Brooklyn Legal Services Corp.: 718-487-2300
Legal representation to domestic violence victims in North and East Bklyn on custody, visitation, orders of protection, foster care, HIV/AIDS, housing and public benefits.
Kings County District Attorney Domestic Violence Bureau:
718-250-3300.
Prosecutes domestic violence cases in Criminal Court in Brooklyn. Counseling services available at 718-250-3820.
InMotion, Inc.: 212-695-3800
Referral for pro bono representation in matrimonial and family law matters.
New York Legal Assistance Group: 212-750-0800
Provides representation and consultation in family law matters including orders of protection, custody, visitation and support orders and uncontested and contested divorces.
Sanctuary for Families/Center for Battered Women's Legal Services: 212-349-6009
Provides advocacy, information and legal representation in orders of protection, custody, visitation, immigration and divorce in domestic violence cases.
Urban Justice Center: 212-533-0540
Provides advocacy in domestic violence matters where help is needed to obtain police protection.
Safe Horizon - Domestic Violence Law Project:
212-577-3220
The Law Project provides direct representation, advocacy and referrals to domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection, custody, child support, and divorce, and works with other Safe Horizon programs to assist with housing transfers, immigration, criminal advocacy and counseling.
ROBERT B. MCKAY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LAW PROGRAM
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
42 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
212-382-6629
Attorneys prepare waiver applications for battered women applying for permanent residence.
Shield Program - Matrimonial and family law
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 212-626-7383
Bronx County
EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE. 24 hour domestic violence hotline provides counseling, safety planning services and referrals to domestic violence shelters.
COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SPECIAL SERVICES:
BARRIER FREE LIVING
270 East 2nd Ave.
212-533-4358
Provides domestic violence services for persons with disabilities in Spanish, English and American Sign language.
BRONX AIDS SERVICES
Legal Advocacy Program, 2633 Webster Ave.
718-295-5690
Legal advocacy and representation for lesbian gay transgendered and bisexual victims of domestic violence.
BRONX INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
325 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
718-515-2800, 718-515-2803 (TDD/TTY)
Group counseling for disabled victims of domestic violence. Housing, entitlements, and social service advocacy, crisis intervention, information & referral. American Sign Language, English, Spanish. Wheelchair accessible.
BRONX WOMEN AGAINST RAPE (BxWAR)
Bedford Park Multi Services Center
3025 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468
718-365-3725
Crisis intervention counseling in the emergency rooms of Montefiore and North Central Bronx Hospitals.
CENTER FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY, INC.
P.O. Box 200279, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-7281
Operates programs for battered women and their children, including 90 day shelter and day care program serving children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence.
CARIBBEAN WOMEN'S HEALTH ASSOC.: 718-826-2945
Crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, immigration. English, Spanish, Creole.
CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT'S RIGHTS: 212-505-6890
Provides information and assistance for immigrants, including domestic violence services, English , Spanish, Chinese, Greek and Polish.
CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAU
632 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10455
718-585-4619, 24 HOUR HOTLINE: 718-585-5288
Counseling, assistance in obtaining orders of protection, shelter referral, housing transfers, lock change, and advocacy. English, Garifuna.
COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
English: 1-800-942-6906; Spanish: 1-800-942-6908 General referral hotline; resources outside of NYC.
CRIME VICTIMS TREATMENT CENTER
St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital Center
411 W. 114 Street, #6D, New York, NY 10025
212-523-4728
Medical care and crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault. Referrals, legal advocacy, assistance with entitlements and crime victim compensation.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATION AND TRAINING
(DV CAT): 718-931-2600
Advocacy, outreach, community education, advocacy and referral for victims of domestic violence in the Bronx.
EDENWALD-GUN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
718-652-2232
1150 E. 229th Street, Bronx, NY 10466
Provides referrals for battered women.
FORDHAM-TREMONT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
2021 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453
Family Violence Crisis Center
718-960-0395
Crisis program providing counseling to victims of violent crimes; batterer's treatment program. Children 5 + and adults. English, Spanish.
GAY & LESBIAN ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT
212-714-1141
Provides domestic violence services in same-sex relationships in English and Spanish.
HAITIAN CENTERS COUNCIL
718-855-7275
Provides domestic violence counseling and support services in Creole and English.
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING
1400 Pelham Parkway, Bronx, NY 10461
718-918-5000
Domestic violence intervention.
JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
212-582-9100
120 W. 57th St, New York, NY 10019; 750 Astor Ave.
718-882-5000
Women's group counseling; men's group (court-ordered); shelters, advocacy and referral services. English, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian.
J.W. Beatman-Riverdale Office
718-549-6900
FAMILY VIOLENCE HOTLINE SERVICE
718-237-1337
Information about services, referrals, links with community programs.
SAFE HORIZON, KINGSBRIDGE COMMUNITY OFFICE
Family Violence Prevention Program
2530 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458
718-933-1000
Short term counseling for victims of dv and violent crime; emergency housing transfers; lock repair; restitution, document replacement. Services for batterer's and children. English, Spanish.
KOREAN AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTER
718-460-3800 24 Hour Hotline
P.O. Box 20202, New York, NY 10001
Services for Korean families affected by domestic violence including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, interpretation, referral.
NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
718-299-2340 601
Tremont, Bronx, NY 10456.
Services for youth and families.
NEW YORK ASIAN WOMEN'S CENTER
39 Bowery, Box 375, New York, NY 10002
24 Hour Hotline: 212-732-5230
Crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy for Asian women and children. Outreach to the Asian community. English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Tagalog, Vietnamese.
NEW YORK ASSOCIATION FOR NEW AMERICANS
888-242-5838.
Provides specialized services for immigrants, including domestic violence assistance, in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Albanian, Chinese and other languages by arrangement.
NY STATE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
518-432-4864
Statewide 24 hour domestic violence hotline.
SAKHI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN
P.O. Box 20208, Greeley Ave Station, NY, NY 10001
212-868-6741
Services for South Asian women, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and referrals. English, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu.
SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES, INC.
718-993-5990
Shelter. Non-residential services: counseling, advocacy, referrals. Support groups for children; legal services. Women and children only. English, Spanish.
NEW START BATTERERS INTERVENTION
244 5th Avenue, Suite 2178, New York, NY 10001
212-252-2298
Batterer's treatment program.
PUERTO RICAN FAMILY PREVENTION SERVICES
718-299-3045
4123 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY
Batterer's treatment program.
STEPS Alternatives to Incarceration
212-662-7914
280 Broadway, Suite 401, New York, NY
Advocacy and support for battered women involved in the criminal justice system. Programs for adolescent male batterers.
ST. RITA'S CENTER
718-295-8175
2342 Andrews Ave., Bronx, NY 10468
Services for refugees and domestic violence victims include counseling and advocacy. English, Russian, Cambodian, Vietnamese and Spanish.
URBAN JUSTICE CENTER
666 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10012
212-533-0540 Advocacy for victims of domestic violence, particularly regarding police issues.
SAFE HORIZON
1460 Washington Avenue, 1-G, Bronx, NY
718-538-9382 Claremont Community office
718-584-5307 Kingsbridge Community Office
Short term counseling and advocacy and a support groups for domestic violence victims. English, Spanish. Wheelchair accessible.
Bronx Family Connections
718-842-6660
1180 Rev. James Polite Ave., Rm 211, Bronx, NY
Counseling, advocacy and services for families to avoid placement of their children in foster care. Parenting classes also offered.
Alternatives to Violence
212-577-8236
Educational and anger management groups for perpetrators of domestic violence in English and Spanish
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
1-800-664-5880 (Hotline)
1-212-410-9080 (main office)
Shelters with social services for women and children. Non residential crisis intervention counseling and support.
LEGAL SERVICES:
BREAK THE CYCLE 1-800-214-4150
Serves individuals aged 22 and under seeking orders of protection and related Family Court matters.
BRONX COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
718-293-5600
Referral to attorney who will charge a fee.
BRONX LEGAL SERVICES
369 East 148th St. Bx, NY 10455
718-928-3700
718-585-6003 HOTLINE 2 p.m.-5 p.m
Representation in family law matters.
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY, BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE
953 Southern Blvd., 4th Fl., Bronx, New York
718-991-4600
Representation in family, matrimonial housing and public assistance matters. No abuse or neglect proceedings. English, Spanish, other languages as needed.
SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES, CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN'S LEGAL SERVICES
212-349-6009; 718-993-5990
Representation in family, matrimonial and immigration cases involving domestic violence.
CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS
48 St. Mark's Place, New York, NY 10003
212-505-6890
Counseling and referral on immigration issues. English, Chinese, Spanish.
ROBERT B. MCKAY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LAW PROGRAM
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Attorneys prepare waiver applications for battered women applying for permanent residence.
212-382-6629
Shield Program -Matrimonial and family law. Mon. -Fri. 9a.m.-1p.m. 212-626-7383
CHILD SUPPORT/ SCU SERVICES IV-D Unit
900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY
718-590-3431
Provides assistance in child support.
EMPOWERMENT PROJECT, THE URBAN JUSTICE CENTER
666 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10012
212-533-0540
HOSTOS WOMEN AND IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS CENTER
475 Grand Concourse, Room A159, Bronx, NY
718-518-4312, 718-518-4311
Legal counseling, therapy, advocacy and referrals for low income residents of the Bronx or undocumented residents city-wide. English, Spanish. Wheelchair accessible.
InMotion, Inc.
2432 Grand Concourse, Ste. 506 Bronx, NY
718-562-8181; 212-695-3800
Referral for pro bono representation in matrimonial and family law matters.
NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP
130 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
212-750-0800
Representation in family, matrimonial, immigration and public benefits areas.
Safe Horizon DV LAW PROJECT
346 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
212-577-3220
Representation in family law cases involving domestic violence.
New York County (Manhattan)
EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE. 24 hour domestic violence hotline provides domestic violence counseling, safety planning services and referrals to domestic violence shelters.
COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SPECIAL SERVICES:
Barrier Free Living: 212-533-4358
Provides domestic violence services for persons with disabilities in Spanish, English and American Sign language.
Center for Immigrant's Rights: 212-505-6890
Provides information and assistance for immigrants, including domestic violence services, English , Spanish, Chinese, Greek and Polish.
Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project: 212-714-1141
Provides domestic violence services in same-sex relationships in English and Spanish.
Henry Street Shelter: 212-475-6400.
Provides shelter, counseling and assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Korean American Family Services Center: 212-539-7682
24 hour hotline 718-460-3800
Provides domestic violence and counseling services in Korean and English.
New York Asian Women's Center:
1-888-888-7702; 212-732-5230.
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean. Other Asian languages by arrangement.
New York Association for New Americans: 1-888-242-5838
Provides specialized services for immigrants, including domestic violence assistance, in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Albanian, Chinese and other languages by arrangement.
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp.: 212-822-8300
Provides bilingual social services for victims of domestic violence.
SAKHI for South Asian Women:
212-868-6741
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in English and South Asian languages.
Sanctuary for Families: 212-349-6009
Provides counseling and full range of domestic violence services for adults and children in English and Spanish.
Safe Horizon
212-577-1272-(Family Court)
212-577-7700-(Community Office)
212-374-5880-(Criminal Court).
Provides domestic violence counseling and support in English and Spanish.
Urban Women's Retreat: 212-690-6490
Provides shelter, counseling and assistance to victims of domestic violence.
STEPS: 212-662-7914
Alternatives to Incarceration provides legal advocacy and support to women involved in the criminal justice system. Programs for adolescent male batterers.
Violence Intervention Program:
1-800-664-5880 (Hotline)
1-212-410-9080 (main office)
Shelters with social services for women and children. Non-residential crisis intervention, counseling and support.
LEGAL SERVICES:
Break the Cycle: 1-800-214-4150
Serves individuals aged 22 and under seeking orders of protection and related Family Court matters.
Harlem Legal Services Family Law Unit: 212-348-7449
Intake by appointment. Provides legal advice and representation to domestic violence victims who live in West Harlem vicinity.
Legal Aid Society, Harlem Neighborhood Office
Domestic Violence Project: 212-360-4700
Intake by appointment. Legal representation and advice provided in matrimonial, custody, visitation, orders of protection, child support and other related family law issues.
InMotion, Inc.: 212-695-3800
Referral for pro bono representation in matrimonial and family law matters.
New York Legal Assistance Group: 212-750-0800
Provides representation and consultation in family law matters including orders of protection, custody, visitation and support orders and uncontested and contested divorces.
ROBERT B. MCKAY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LAW PROGRAM
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
42 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
212-382-6629
Attorneys prepare waiver applications for battered women applying for permanent residence.
Shield Program - Matrimonial and family law.
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 212-626-7383
Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Law Project: 212-577-3220
The Law Project provides direct representation, advocacy and referrals to domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection, custody, child support, and divorce, and works with other Safe Horizon programs to assist with housing transfers, immigration, criminal advocacy and counseling.
Sanctuary for Families/Center for Battered Women's Legal Services: 212-349-6009
Provides advocacy, information and legal representation in orders of protection, custody, visitation, immigration and divorce in domestic violence cases.
Urban Justice Center: 212-533-0540
Provides advocacy in domestic violence matters where help is needed to obtain police protection.
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp.: 212-822-8300
Provides bilingual legal services for domestic violence victims living in the following zip codes: 10033, 10034, 10040 and 10032. Services include family offense, custody/visitation, child support, immigration and public benefits.
New York County District Attorneys Office: 212-335-4300
Prosecutes domestic violence and child abuse cases.
Queens County
EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE. 24 hour domestic violence hotline provides counseling, safety planning services and referrals to domestic violence shelters.
COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SPECIAL SERVICES:
Center for Children and Families, Inc.: 718-526-2400
Provides full range of domestic violence services for adults and children.
Corona/Elmhurst Guidance Center: 718-779-1600
Provides counseling to domestic violence victims in English and Spanish.
Family Consultation Service: 718-776-2333
Provides preventive services to domestic violence victims in English, Spanish, Haitian and Creole.
FEGS Mental Health Clinic: 718-896-9090
Provides counseling to children, adolescents and adults in English, Russian and Spanish.
H.A.N.A.C. Crime Victims Services: 718-728-3899
Provides support services to crime victims in English, Greek and Spanish.
GAY & LESBIAN ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT: 212-714-1141
Provides domestic violence services in same-sex relationships in English and Spanish.
HAITIAN CENTERS COUNCIL: 718-855-7275
Provides domestic violence counseling and support services in Creole and English.
Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA):
718-286-1500
Provides counseling, support services and legal representation to elder abuse victims.
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services:
718-676-4210; 718-435-5700
Provides counseling, including domestic violence services, for adults and children in English, Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew.
NEW YORK ASSOCIATION FOR NEW AMERICANS:
1-888-242-5838
Provides specialized services for immigrants, including domestic violence assistance, in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Albanian, Chinese and other languages by arrangement.
NEW YORK STATE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
79 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
518-432-4864 24 hour domestic violence hotline.
Puerto Rican Family Institute: 212-924-6320
Provides home-based crisis intervention to domestic violence victims.
STEPS to End Family Violence: 212-410-4200
Provides support services to battered women who are involved in the criminal justice system. Programs for adolescent male batterers.
Samuel Field YM & YWHA: 718-225-6750
Partner abuse counseling services.
Queens Child Guidance Center, Inc.:
718-539-5345; (718)539-2500
Provides support services to children and families of domestic violence.
Queens Women's Center: 718-793-0672; 718-352-7225
Provides advocacy and support services to domestic violence victims in English, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Chinese and Russian.
Queens Rape Counseling Center: 718-263-2013
Provides counseling and support services to victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence in English, Spanish and Hebrew.
SAKHI for South Asian Women: 212-868-6741
Provides domestic violence advocacy and counseling services, crisis intervention, for adults and children in English, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu.
Center for Immigrant's Rights: 212-505-6890
Provides information and assistance for immigrants, including domestic violence services, English , Spanish, Chinese, Greek and Polish.
Korean American Family Services Center:
24 Hour Hotline 718-460-3800
Provides domestic violence and counseling services in Korean and English.
New York Asian Women's Center:
1-888-888-7702; 24 Hour Hotline 212-732-5230
Provides domestic violence counseling for adults and children in Cantonese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Malay and Korean. Other Asian languages by arrangement.
Safe Horizon:
718-262-0202 - Family Court Reception
718-286-6792 - Criminal Court Reception
718-899-1233 - Jamaica Community Office
718-291-2555 - Jackson Heights Community Office
Provides domestic violence counseling and support services in English and Spanish. Additional languages including Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati and Korean spoken at Jackson Heights Office.
Alternatives to Violence: 347-328-8083
Educational and anger management groups for perpetrators of domestic violence in English and Spanish
Barrier Free Living: 212-533-4358
Provides domestic violence services for persons with disabilities in Spanish, English and American Sign language.
Violence Intervention Program:
1-800-664-5880 (Hotline)
1-212-410-9080 (main office)
Shelters with social services for women and children. Non-residential crisis intervention, counseling and support.
LEGAL SERVICES:
Break the Cycle: 1-800-214-4150
Serves individuals aged 22 and under seeking orders of protection and related Family Court matters.
Main Street Legal Services/CUNY Law School
Battered Women's Clinic: 718-340-4300
Law students and attorneys provide legal representation to domestic violence victims.
Queens County Bar Association: 718-291-4500
Provides legal referrals to private attorneys.
Queens County District Attorney Domestic Violence Unit & Special Victims Bureau: 718-286-2900
Prosecutes domestic violence, sex abuse and child abuse cases.
Queens Legal Aid Society: 718-286-2450
Provides direct representation and advice to domestic violence victims in orders of protection, custody, visitation, divorce, immigration, housing and public assistance.
Queens Legal Services Corporation Domestic Violence Law & Advocacy Project: 718-657-3133 (hotline); 718-657-8611
Provides direct representation to battered women in divorce, orders of protection, custody and related family law proceedings.
Sanctuary for Families/Center for Battered Women's Legal Services: 212-349-6009
Provides advocacy, information and legal representation in orders of protection, custody, visitation, immigration and divorce in domestic violence cases.
InMotion, Inc.: 212-695-3800.
Referral for pro bono representation in matrimonial and family law matters.
New York Legal Assistance Group: 212-750-0800.
Provides representation and consultation in family law and matrimonial matters including orders of protection, custody, visitation and support orders and divorces.
Safe Horizon, Domestic Violence Law Project:
212-577-3220.
Provides direct representation, advocacy and referrals to domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection, custody, child support, and divorce.
New York Association for New Americans
1-888-242-5838.
Provides specialized services for immigrants, including domestic violence assistance, in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Albanian, Chinese and other languages by arrangement.
ROBERT B. MCKAY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LAW PROGRAM
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
212-382-6629
Volunteer attorneys prepare waiver applications for battered women applying for permanent residence.
Shield Program -Matrimonial and family law. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 212-626-7383
FAMILY LAWYER FOUNDATION: 718-533-1757
Provides advocacy information and legal representation in family law matters.
Richmond County (Staten Island)
EMERGENCY HOTLINE: Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline
1-800-621-HOPE. 24 hour domestic violence hotline provides domestic violence counseling, safety planning services and referrals to domestic violence shelters.
COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND SPECIAL SERVICES:
Arab American Family Support Network: 718-643-8000.
Provides domestic violence counseling in Arabic and English.
Barrier Free Living: 212-533-4358.
Provides domestic violence services for persons with disabilities in Spanish, English and American Sign language.
Center for Immigrant's Rights: 212-505-6890.
Provides information and assistance for immigrants, including domestic violence services, English , Spanish, Chinese, Greek and Polish.
Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project: 212-714-1141.
Provides domestic violence services in same-sex relationships in English and Spanish.
Haitian Centers Council:
718-855-7275.
Provides domestic violence counseling and support services in Creole and English.
Haitian Women's Program: 718-399-0200.
Provides domestic violence counseling, information and referrals in Creole and English.
Housing Projects and Park Hill Houses: 718-390-0251
Domestic Violence Unit - police assistance in transfers, short-term counseling, referrals and arrests.
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
S.I. Madeline Borg Community Services Office
718-761-9800.
Provides counseling, including domestic violence services, for adults and children in English, Russian, Yiddish and Hebrew.
Korean American Family Services Center
24 Hour Hotline 718-460-3800.
Provides domestic violence and counseling services in Korean and English.
New York Asian Women's Center: 1-888-888-7702; 212-732-5230.
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean. Other Asian languages by arrangement.
New York Association for New Americans: 1-888-242-5838.
Provides specialized services for immigrants, including domestic violence assistance, in English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Albanian, Chinese and other languages by arrangement.
SAKHI for South Asian Women: 212-868-6741.
Provides domestic violence services for adults and children in English and South Asian languages.
Sanctuary for Families: 212-349-6009.
Provides counseling and full range of domestic violence services for adults and children in English and Spanish.
Safe Horizon:
718-447-3820
Family Court 130 Stuyvesant Pl, 5th Fl.
718-448-3118 Community Office 358 St. Mark's Pl.
718-727-7555 Criminal Court 67 Targee St. Rm-B-12.
Provides domestic violence counseling and support in English and Spanish.
Seaman's Society for Children and Families: Domestic Violence Program: 718-447-7740-
25 Hyatt Street.
Provides individual counseling and support groups, advocacy and referral assistance, education and outreach.
STEPS: 212-662-7914
Alternatives to Incarceration provides legal advocacy and support to women involved in the criminal justice system.
Violence Intervention Program:
1-800-664-5880 (Hotline)
1-212-410-9080 (main office)
Shelters with social services for women and children. Non-residential crisis intervention, counseling and support.
LEGAL SERVICES:
Break the Cycle: 1-800-214-4150
Serves individuals aged 22 and under seeking orders of protection and related Family Court matters.
Legal Aid Society Staten Island Neighborhood Office
718-273-6677
Intake by appointment
Legal representation provided in contested and uncontested divorces, custody, visitation, orders of protection, adoption and other related family law issues.
Richmond County District Attorney Domestic Violence Bureau: 718-556-7124.
Prosecutes domestic violence cases in Criminal Court in Staten Island.
InMotion, Inc.: 212-695-3800.
Referral for pro bono representation in matrimonial and family law matters.
New York Legal Assistance Group: 212-750-0800.
Provides representation and consultation in family law matters including orders of protection, custody, visitation and support orders and uncontested and contested divorces.
ROBERT B. MCKAY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH LAW PROGRAM
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Attorneys prepare waiver applications for battered women applying for permanent residence.
212-382-6629
Shield Program -Matrimonial and family law. Mon. -Fri. 9a.m.-1p.m. 212-626-7383
Sanctuary for Families/Center for Battered Women's Legal Services: 212-349-6009.
Provides advocacy, information and legal representation in orders of protection, custody, visitation, immigration and divorce in domestic violence cases.
Urban Justice Center
212-533-0540.
Provides advocacy in domestic violence matters where help is needed to obtain police protection.
Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Law Project:
212-577-3220.
The Law Project provides direct representation, advocacy and referrals to domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection, custody, child support, and divorce, and works with other Safe Horizon programs to assist with housing transfers, immigration, criminal advocacy and counseling.
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