Note: If you are in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, call 911.
Here are a list of services provided by agencies in the New York area to help individuals and families who have faced domestic violence stay safe and rebuild their lives.**
*AMUDIM COMMUNITY RESOURCES
646.517-0222
- Amudim provides culturally competent clinical case management, education, and awareness for the Jewish Bukharian community.
EDITH AND CARL MARKS JEWISH COMMUNITY HOUSE OF BENSONHURST
Family Violence Prevention 718.331.6800, ext. 147
- This Marks JCH program, specializing in the Russian-speaking community, serves victims and survivors of domestic violence and elder abuse. A Russian women’s support group meets regularly.
- The program conducts assessments and provides crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, translation assistance, advocacy, information, and referrals for legal consultations on-site with the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG). Referrals to other domestic violence–related services are also provided.
- In addition, Marks JCH offers benefit assistance, English classes, employment assistance, child care, single parent programs, financial counseling, and immigrant services.
JE & ZB BUTLER CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE
Behavioral Health 718.920.8071
Medical Evaluations and Forensic Interviews 718.920.5833
- The Butler Child Advocacy Center is a hospital-based child advocacy center that provides medical, psychosocial, and mental health services for victims of child abuse.
- The center serves children ranging in age from newborn to 18 and provides psychosocial evaluations, forensic medical exams, and evidenced-based, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapies for victims of violence.
- The center also specializes in treating children with problematic sexual behaviors. The center’s medical director provides on-site medical exams for Safe Horizon in the Bronx.
JCCA
Gateways Program 914.741.4524
- JCCA offers Gateways, an intensive treatment program for girls who have been the victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking. It is one of the only programs of its kind in the northeast and provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services; addresses all medical, mental health and educational needs; and offers on-site substance abuse treatment if appropriate. All care provided uses the evidence-informed Sanctuary Model of trauma treatment.
- Gateways provides five hours of individually tailored educational instruction daily, by licensed teachers at an on-site school. There is a therapeutic range of activities that offer positive alternatives to life on the street as well as a job training program.
Center for Healing 914.773.6137
- JCCA also offers The Center for Healing, which provides evidence-based, clinical services to JCCA-referred children and families who have suffered child sexual abuse and/or exploitation. In addition, the center also provides appropriate training and support to JCCA.
For both JCCA Programs, can also contact through New York State Child Abuse Hotline 800.342.3720
JEWISH ASSOCIATION SERVING THE AGING (JASA)
Legal/Social Work Elder Abuse Program (LEAP) 212.273.5359
- The LEAP program is composed of a team of attorneys and social workers who every year help hundreds of victims of abuse, ages 60 and over. All services are free. Attorneys secure orders of protection, litigate to regain misappropriated property, and contact and work with police and the district attorney. Social workers provide individual and group counseling, court advocacy, and case assistance including accessing entitlements and benefits, lock changes, and transportation.
*JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES
The Lev Initiative 646-273-1800
- Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides holistic mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, including their families or children, helping them find ways to be resilient, heal, and thrive. Services include crisis and individual support sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of concrete services. Contact us confidentially by emailing us at lev@jbfcs.org or calling 646-273-1800.
THE MARION & AARON GURAL JCC
Project Hope – Safe Center 24/7 Emergency Confidential Hotline 516.542.0404
- The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC in partnership with the Safe Center LI provides domestic violence case management services for Jewish women, as well as a broad range of other services.
*METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ON JEWISH POVERTY
Family Violence Services 646.872.4465
- Met Council provides a range of free, confidential services to assist and advocate for survivors of family violence and sex trafficking. Committed to serving all New Yorkers, staff is trained to be sensitive to the special needs of the Jewish and immigrant communities and help people within the context of their cultural backgrounds. Met Council can serve clients in a number of languages including Hebrew, Russian, and Spanish.
MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program 212.423.2140
- Volunteer advocates at SAVI provide emotional support and information to survivors of sexual assault, rape, incest, and domestic violence in seven Mount Sinai hospital emergency rooms.
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention (SAVI) Takanot Program 212.423.2147
- The SAVI Takanot Program offers culturally sensitive counseling and support services for male and female Orthodox Jewish survivors.
Support for Victims of Rape and Incest (SOVRI) Helpline 888.613.1613
- The SOVRI helpline in the Orthodox Jewish community is under the auspices of Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
*NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP (NYLAG)
212.613.5000, Tuesday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- NYLAG provides domestic violence survivors with free legal consultation, advocacy, and direct representation in contested or uncontested divorce, orders of protection, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and appeals in domestic violence cases. NYLAG provides advocacy on behalf of survivors in criminal cases as well, and consultation and representation in the areas of public benefits, planning, and immigration. It also provides referrals to appropriate social service agencies and offers free educational seminars for professionals and community groups.
OHEL CHILDREN’S HOME & FAMILY SERVICES
800.603.6435
- OHEL provides comprehensive services to help women who are domestic violence survivors.
SAFE CENTER LI
24-Hour Hotline 516.542.0404
- The Safe Center offers a range of services to assist in saving and changing the lives of adult and child survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Through a nurturing and compassionate staff of professionals, services offered include counseling, housing, advocacy, legal assistance, and referrals. The Safe Center also offers a 24-hour hotline.
SAMUEL FIELD Y/COMMONPOINT QUEENS
Tikvah Program 718.225.6750, ext. 248
- One-on-one counseling and case management for women who face domestic violence is available through the Sam Field Center at Commonpoint Queens.
*SHALOM TASK FORCE
Shalom Task Force Confidential Hotline 888.883.2323 (Call, Text, and WhatsApp)
- The Shalom Task Force Confidential Hotline assists victims of domestic abuse and their families in obtaining and maintaining safety. Trained volunteer advocates help callers address concerns about family abuse, sexual assault, healthy relationships, dating, and more. We provide emotional support, encouragement, safety planning, and referrals to local resources.
Sarah’s Voice – Legal Services 212.742.1110 (Call or Text)
- Sarah’s Voice services are based on New York State law and resources and are free of charge. Sarah’s Voice empowers victim-survivors through comprehensive, culturally responsive, compassionate and effective legal assistance. They provide ongoing case assistance, extensive safety planning and referrals for social services, mental health, public benefits, tax support, housing and immigration. Attorneys also assist clients through the Beit Din Jewish court system.
SHOREFRONT YM-YWHA OF BRIGHTON-MANHATTAN BEACH
347.689.1818
- Counselors provide free confidential information and referrals, including information on safety planning and available resources. All counselors speak Russian and English.
WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (WJCS)
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program 914.949.7699, ext. 2475
- This WJCS program uses a comprehensive team approach for victims of incest and child sexual abuse. Research and evidence-based methods are used to treat the trauma of children or adult survivors.
Partner Abuse Intervention Program 914.949.7699, ext. 2471
- This WJCS program provides individual therapy, advocacy, and family therapy when warranted for survivors and their children. Resources and referrals are available for legal services, court advocacy, and emergency shelters.
Shalom at Home 914.949.7699, ext. 2471
- The Shalom at Home WJCS program, with support from the Margery Price Foundation, offers sensitive counseling and referrals for Jewish women who are domestic violence survivors.
Trager Lemp Center: Treating Trauma & Promoting Resilience 914.949.7699, ext. 2475
- This WJCS center offers individual counseling for victims of abusive relationships from a trauma perspective. Professionals provide mental health services, community outreach, and professional education on the treatment of victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse with mental health diagnoses.
THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG CENTER FOR ELDER JUSTICE AT THE HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE
24-hour Referral Hotline 800.56.SENIOR or 800.567.3646
- The Weinberg Center is the nation’s first elder abuse shelter serving eligible individuals 60 years and older. The Weinberg Center provides emergency short-term housing and healthcare.
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