Domestic/Sexual Violence
A Call for Change: a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline, serving adults and teens. Our responders are trained to treat all callers with respect, and to support their efforts to become and remain safe in their relationships. Rather than harming your partner, call 877-898-341 or email help@acallforchangehelpline.org
Behavioral Health Network Domestic Violence Advocacy LOOK4HELP: 96 South Street Ware, MA; (413) 967-6241 Services Offered: Domestic Violence; Children, Youth and Family; Addiction; Mental Health; Healthcare Integration and Care Management.
Domestic Violence Services at the YWCA: 24-hour helpline at 508-755-9030. Provides direct and comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence, and work to create community solutions that prevent domestic violence and promote healthy relationships.
Growing A New Heart: a collective of like-minded professionals in the fields of social justice advocacy, sexual and domestic violence, addictions, art, communications, dispute resolution, community building, and self-healing. JAC Patrissi, MSW, specializes in facilitation, training design and ethical supervisory approaches for a wide range of social justice interventions. JAC has trained the public, faith community, police, judges, attorneys, social workers, public health employees, clinicians, military and Department of Corrections personnel, foster parents, juvenile justice, Reparative Boards, community justice and court personnel on a wide range of social justice and interpersonal effectiveness issues.
New Hope, Inc: New Hope engages survivors, stakeholders and communities to build an anti-violence movement. Using a trauma-informed practice, we work with those impacted by sexual and domestic violence, as well as those persons who use abuse in their intimate relationships. We are committed to practices that promote racial and gender equity, while also elevating persons living with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ identified persons and immigrants.
Pathways for Change: 588 Main Street Worcester, MA. 24 Hour Toll Free HOTLINE: 800-870-5905; Office: (508) 852-7600 (M–F, 9–5) Addressing the impact of sexual violence by providing quality and multicultural services to those whose lives have been impacted by sexual violence and to provide education geared toward ending violence.
The Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force: LOCAL HOTLINE ~ (413) 967-3435. Community Input Number: (413) 758-0605. Monica Moran, Coordinator Serves Ware, Warren and Hardwick. Mission is to prevent, and respond to, domestic violence in these towns. Anyone from other towns encouraged to attend.
YWCA of Central Mass LIVE CHAT: CHAT available 24 hours /day. Computer use can be monitored and is impossible to completely clear. If you are afraid your internet usage might be monitored, call the YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−508-755-9030.
Other Resources
Gardner Domestic Violence Taskforce Survivor Guide: This e-booklet has been put together by the as a guide for anyone experiencing an abusive or unhealthy relationship with an intimate partner. This guide may also be helpful for people who are unsure if what they are experiencing is abusive or unhealthy
