Off-Campus Resources
YWCA of Central Massachusetts/ Daybreak
Daybreak Resources, a program of the YWCA Central Massachusetts, is the most comprehensive program in central Massachusetts designed to meet the needs of anyone whose lives are affected by interpersonal violence. A confidential emergency shelter is available. Other services include short-term counseling, support groups, court advocacy, and school and community-based violence prevention education programs.
508-755-5371
24-hour Hotline: 508-755-9030
http://www.ywcacentralmass.org/
Worcester Police
508-799-8606
http://www.worcesterma.gov/emergency-communications
Planned Parenthood
The mission of PPLM is to protect and promote sexual and reproductive health and freedom of choice by providing clinical services, education and advocacy. Our vision is that sexual health is essential to every person's well-being.
(617) 616-1600
1-800-258-4448
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ma/
Pathways for Change (formerly Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts)
Pathways for Change provides services to survivors of sexual assault and their family, friends and loved ones.
(508) 852-7600
1-800-870-5905 (24-hour hotline)
Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE)
Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) is a human rights organization that provides services, publications, and training to serve those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services: straight men, GLBT victims, teens, and the elderly. We promote services for all victims and accountability for all perpetrators.
Domestic Abuse Hotline for Men and Women
DAHMW specializes in male victims of partner violence and provides crisis intervention and support services to all victims of domestic violence and their families in order to help survivors recover from the trauma of domestic violence.
1-888-7HELPLINE (1-888-743-5754)
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project
The Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project supports victims and survivors through education, advocacy and direct services. Understanding that the serious public health issue of domestic violence is not gender specific, we serve men in relationships with men, regardless of how they identify, and stand ready to assist them in navigating through abusive relationships.
1-800-832-1901
Violence Recovery Program at Fenway Health
The VRP provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referral services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) victims of bias crime, domestic violence, sexual assault and police misconduct.
(617) 927-6250
1-800-834-3242
http://www.fenwayhealth.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FCHC_srv_services_home
The Network/La Red
In 1992, The Network/La Red began to offer free services for abused lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender (LBT) folks. Today these services have expanded and include a Hotline, Safe Home program, Advocacy program, and Organizing/Outreach program. All services are bilingual and wheelchair- & TTY-accessible. ASL interpreters, air filters, and reimbursement for child-care are available as needed.
(617) 742-4911
http://www.thenetworklared.org/
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
ATASK primarily serves Asian families and individuals in Massachusetts and New England who suffer from or are at risk of suffering from domestic violence. Our clients include a range of Asian ethnic populations. ATASK embraces and represents all ages, cultures, abilities, and sexual preferences.
(617) 338-2355
Community Legal Services and Counseling Center
CLSACC serves battered women and abused children, women and children living in poverty, families and senior citizens at risk of homelessness, refugees/immigrants, and people with disabilities. The Center also serves people who suffer from mental illness which affects their ability to function in the community.
(617) 661-1010
http://www.clsacc.org/index.html