Massachusetts – Immediate Assistance
If you or someone you know needs help, these resources are available 24/7.
SafeLink – Massachusetts’ Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 Call: 1-877-785-2020 (TTY: 877-521-2601)
🌐 Bilingual support: English, Spanish & access to 130+ languages
SafeLink, operated by Casa Myrna, provides confidential support for those experiencing domestic or dating violence. Trained advocates offer:
✔️ Safety planning guidance
✔️ Referrals to shelters & community resources
✔️ Emotional support & information
You don’t need to be in immediate danger to call—SafeLink is available for anyone with concerns or questions about abuse.
🔹 Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Disabilities?
Dial 711 for MassRelay (or 1-800-439-0183 for English, 1-800-930-9252 for Spanish) and ask to connect to SafeLink.
Massachusetts Victim Assistance Resources
These organizations offer legal aid, advocacy, and emergency support for crime victims.
🔹 Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA)
📞 Victim Compensation: 617-586-1340
✉️ Email: mova@mass.gov
MOVA provides victim compensation, legal support, and referrals to crisis services across the state.
🔹 Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) – Domestic Violence Services
DTA’s Domestic Violence Specialists assist survivors in accessing safety, financial aid, and community support.
📞 After hours support: SafeLink (877-785‐2020)
Emergency Shelter & Housing Assistance
🔹 Massachusetts Emergency Assistance (EA) Program
Provides emergency shelter & rehousing for pregnant individuals and families with children under 21.
📞 Call: 866-584-0653 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM)
🔹 Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
Offers guidance on homelessness prevention and housing stabilization.
📞 Call: 781-595-7570
National Help Resources
🔹 National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 Call: 1-800-799-7233 | 💬 Chat | 📲 Text “START” to 88788
Available 24/7 for confidential domestic violence support.
🔹 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or Text: 988 for mental health emergencies or suicidal thoughts.
🔹 United Way 211
📞 Dial 211 for housing, food, healthcare, and social services.
🔹 HUD Find Shelter Tool
Find emergency shelters, housing resources, and health services across the U.S.
🔹 Homeless Shelter Directory
Search for homeless shelters and service organizations nationwide.
🔹 SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov
Find mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs near you.
Wednesday Women’s Closet
💜 Need Clothing or Essentials?
We’re building the Wednesday Women’s Closet program to help individuals and families access clothing and basic essentials with dignity and care.
Right now, the best way to start is simple:
- Browse available items through our program inventory.
- Contact us to let us know what you may need.
There is no cost to ask for help. There is no obligation to purchase anything. Every message is treated privately and with respect.
👉 View Available Items
👉 Send a Private Message on the Contact Us form below.
🧡 What Happens Next?
When you contact us, a member of our team will review your message and respond personally. If we’re able to help directly, we’ll guide you through next steps. If we’re not able to help immediately, we’ll do our best to point you toward trusted local resources.
You deserve support, dignity, and respect at every step.