Domestic Violence Resources in New York City

  • Missionaries of Charity

    406 W. 127 St. and Convent Ave.

    212-222-7229

    They are listed as a domestic violence shelter on the Manhattan Outreach Consortium’s “Street Sheet” and appear to take most women. Potential guests should arrive in the AM, Monday-Sunday except Tuesday. This is a convent of nuns from Mother Theresa’s order. Please note: can be difficult to reach by phone.
  • The Dwelling Place of NY, Inc.

    409 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018

    212-564-7887

    Sister Nancy Chiarello, OSF

    Also run by nuns, they seem to take women in many kinds of circumstances, including w/mental illness. It is small, 15 beds.

    “We look forward to meeting you and assessing your unique situation.” Intake office is open Monday through Friday; 9:30 am to noon. Women must be at least 30-years-old to be considered. Call (212) 564-7887 for more information.
  • Safe Horizon has referrals for shelters/beds and other resources for domestic violence victims. Website: http://www.safehorizon.org/

    Safe Horizon is New York City’s largest provider of domestic violence residences, operating both emergency shelters for crisis situations and transitional housing where women move after several months to plan for a future free from violence. The shelters offer comprehensive services including counseling, housing assistance, life skills and parenting courses, childcare, and medical aid.

Hotlines

  • If you are a victim of domestic violence and are in need of shelter, please call:

    Domestic Violence Hotline

    800.621.HOPE (4673)

    Crime Victims Hotline:

    866.689.HELP (4357)

    Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline:

    212.227.3000
  • Other Hotline listings:

    Battered Women Hotline: 718-499-2151

    Child Abuse Hotline: 800-342-3720

    Crime Victim Hotline: 212-577-7777 0r 800-621-4673

    Rape Crisis Line: 212-423-2140

Call 311 for a referral to someplace in an emergency.

Project Connect: Safe Families/Safe Communities – organization for the prevention and elimination of family and gender violence.
Main: 212.683.0015
Legal Advocacy Helpline: 212.683.0605
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm

Spiritual Resources at St. Mary’s

  • Request to be put on the Parish prayer list by contacting the Rector at rector@stmary’s harlem.org
  • Healing Prayers 3rd Sundays of each month: laying on of hands/ prayer offered at the 8 & 10:30 services.

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