⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence and abuse.
This week, NYC mom Stephanie joins us to share about her experience with domestic abuse and how it relates to housing, the different forms and levels of domestic abuse experiences, and safety planning for her and her children.
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RESOURCES
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center - https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
[email protected]
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
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