Domestic Violence Resources

If you are 14 or older, you can receive free counseling at:

Congreso de Latinos Unidos:

215-763-8870 x1317
Child, medical, and legal advocacy; individual counseling; and support groups in both English and Spanish for those exposed to domestic violence

 

Lutheran Settlement House:

215-426-8610 x236
Crisis intervention counseling, ongoing individual and group counseling, court accompaniment, and medical advocacy in both English and Spanish for both male and female victims of domestic violence.

 

Women In Transition: LifeLine:

215-751-1111
Empowerment counseling and referrals for female victims of domestic violence

 

The Attic Youth Center:

215-545-4331
Counseling, support groups, prevention case management, HIV testing and counseling, job readiness training, tutoring, life skills, and social activities for LGBTQ youth

 

For Shelter:

Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter:

1-866-SAFE-014
Emergency housing for female victims of domestic violence and their children

 

Youth Emergency Shelter:

215-787-0633
Immediate shelter and care for runaway and homeless adolescents

 

Runaway Youth Program:

1-800-371-7233
24-hour information hotline and emergency shelter for adolescents who have run away from home or who are dealing with a personal crisis.  Walk-ins welcome at the YES shelter (1526 Fairmount Avenue).

 

For Legal Resources:

Women Against Abuse Legal Center:

215-686-7082
Free legal representation and court advocacy for male and female victims of domestic violence

 

Equality Advocates Pennsylvania: Legal Hotline:

866-LGBT-LAW
Direct legal services for individuals facing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

 

Youth Law Project Attorney:

215-731-1447 ext.17

 

To talk to someone:

Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-866-SAFE-014

 

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline:

1-866-331-9474

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800-799-7233

 

To get more information, visit:

www.thatsnotcool.com
www.loveisrespect.org
www.loveisnotabuse.com
www.breakthecycle.org
www.safeyouth.org
www.athinline.org



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