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EspañolConfidential advocacy and crisis support for victims of domestic violence. Serving Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Warren, Barrington, Portsmouth and Newport counties.
Hours: variable; call ahead
Local Programs
Updated:
November 21, 2020This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Bristol
Women's Resource Center
624 Main Street
Warren, RI 02885
Phone:
(401) 846-5263
Fax:
(401) 247-9257
URL:
Kent
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center
P.O. Box 9476
Warwick, RI 02889
Hotline:
(401) 738-1700 (24 hours)
Phone:
(401) 738-9700
Fax:
(401) 738-1713
Email:
Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center (EBCC) is a statewide agency supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education, advocacy, and therapeutic services. Their services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, court advocacy, counseling, support groups, law enforcement advocacy, and more. They have law enforcement advocates in 15 cities and towns to provide crisis intervention services. EBCC is a safe space for LGBTQ+ community members.
Westbay Community Action
487 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone:
(401) 732-4660
Email:
Westbay Community Action provides multiple referrals for a variety of services throughout Rhode Island.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Newport
Child & Family
31 John Clarke Road
Middle Town, RI 02842
Phone:
(401) 849-2300
Child & Family’s core programs and services work to strengthen family bonds. Offering counseling (individual, couples & family), supportive housing for mothers, foster care, addiction and recovery services, among others.
Women's Resource Center
114 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
Phone:
(401) 846-5263
Fax:
(401) 848-0910
URL:
Confidential advocacy and crisis support for victims of domestic violence. Serving Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Warren, Barrington, Portsmouth and Newport counties.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Providence
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center
Pawtucket, RI 02862
Hotline:
(800) 494-8100
Phone:
(401) 723-3057
Fax:
(401) 724-8820
Email:
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center provides services to victims of domestic violence in the Blackstone Valley area. Offering comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence such as a 24-hr helpline, residential program, support groups, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy and community education on the issue of domestic violence. Through the Latino Advocacy Program victims of domestic violence (men and women) receive services and assistance to ensure their voices are heard during the criminal process; regardless of their immigration status, cultural, and language barriers. Bilingual interpretation services available.
Crossroads Rhode Island
160 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903
Hotline:
(401) 861-2760
Phone:
(401) 521-2255
Email:
Crossroads Rhode Island’s Domestic Violence Program provides specialized, trauma-informed services to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors helping the victims find safe, secure and stable housing. Additional services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, advocacy, support groups, and children’s enrichment programs.
Day One
100 Medway Street
Providence, RI 02906
Hotline:
(800) 494-8100
Phone:
(401) 421-4100
Fax:
(401) 454-5565
Email:
Day One specifically organized to deal with issues of sexual assault. Providing treatment, intervention, education, advocacy, and prevention services to victims of sexual violence of all ages. Services include: 24-hour helpline, legal advocacy, law enforcement advocacy programs, individual and group counseling.
Federal Hill House
9 Courtland Street
Providence, RI 02909
Phone:
(401) 421-4722
Phone 2:
(401) 421-1095
Email:
Federal Hill House offers victims assistance and social services for all members of the community.
Sojourner House
386 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
Hotline:
(401) 765-3232
Phone:
(401) 861-6191 (Walk-in center)
Phone 2:
(401) 808-6889
Fax:
(401) 861-6157
Email:
Sojourner House promotes healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Offering assistance through support groups, emergency shelter, transitional housing, sexual health advocacy, emotional support and referrals to over 50 other community partners providing additional assistance. Serves Northern Rhode Island and Providence County.
Washington
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County (DVRC)
61 Main Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
Hotline:
(800) 494-8100
Phone:
(401) 782-3990
Phone 2:
(401) 782-3995
Fax:
(401) 782-3999
URL:
Email:
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County (DVRC) offers to all victims of domestic violence: a 24-hr helpline, court advocacy, support groups, safe home and transitional housing. Office helpline (401) 782-3990 is available Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. DVRC court staff is available to assist with restraining orders, by appointment only calling (401) 782-3995.
