Crisis Support and Community Resources

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Domestic Violence

• SafeLink Massachusetts Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-877-785-2020 (24/7, multilingual, confidential)

• National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224)

• Safe Passage (Northampton Region) – (413) 586-5066 or (888) 345-5282

• YWCA of Western Massachusetts Hotline – (413) 733-7100 or 1-800-796-8711 (Spanish: 1-800-223-5001)
  

• Safe Passage – Northampton, MA | Shelter, counseling, safety planning, legal aid, immigrant advocacy | info@safepass.org

• YWCA of Western Massachusetts – Springfield, MA | Shelter, domestic & sexual violence support, court advocacy, housing support | info@ywca.org

• Salasin Project – Greenfield, MA | Peer support, groups for survivors of domestic & sexual violence | info@salasinproject.org

• Resilience Center of Franklin County – Greenfield & Orange, MA | Free, confidential support and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, with a focus on marginalized communities | info@rcfcma.org

• Elizabeth Freeman Center – Pittsfield, MA | Shelter, legal support, counseling for survivors of domestic & sexual violence | info@elizabethfreemancenter.org

• Casa Myrna – Boston, MA | Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors | info@casamyrna.org

• Jane Doe Inc., – MA | Works to prevent sexual and domestic violence and support survivors through advocacy and community programs | info@janedoe.org

• Love Life Now Foundation (LLN) – Avon, MA | Nonprofit raising awareness of and supporting survivors of domestic violence through education, events, community initiatives and direct assistance | info@lovelifenow.org

• Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA)  – Helps victims of violent crime access compensation for medical, counseling, and lost wages | info@mass.gov

• Victim Services, Resources & Training (MOVA)  – Training and advocacy for domestic & sexual assault response teams statewide
  

• Victim Assistance Portal (Mass.gov)  – Official state guide to victims’ rights, court support, and local victim advocates

Gun Violence Prevention & Support

• Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence – Advocacy group promoting gun safety laws and community outreach across MA | info@macgpv.org

• Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence – Advocacy group offering training workshops to promote gun safety laws and community outreach | info@macgvp.org

• Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence – Advocacy group promoting gun violence and prevention education through recorded “Lunch and Learn” Webinars | info@macgpv.org

• Massachusetts Department of Public Health  – Gun Violence Prevention Program – State program addressing community gun violence with youth mentorship and behavioral health support | dph-gvp@mass.gov

• MOVA – Victim Compensation Program  – Provides financial assistance to victims of violent crimes, including firearm-related incidents | info@mass.gov

• Grassroots4GVP – Volunteer-driven advocacy group organizing grassroots action and supporting gun safety legislation to end gun violence | info@grassroots4gvp.org

• Grassroots4GVP – Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) – Facts, FAQs, whys, and resources surrounding ERPOs | info@grassroots4gvp.org

• Grassroots4GVP – Secure Firearm Storage – Facts, laws, whys and how-tos regarding safe and secure firearm storage | info@grassroots4gvp.org

Mental Health

• Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) – 833-773-2445 (24/7, free statewide mental health and crisis line)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988 (nationwide, for mental health or emotional distress)

• Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA)  – Chicopee, MA | Outpatient therapy, recovery support, residential programs, outreach for mental illness and homelessness | info@mhaninc.org

• CHD (Center for Human Development) – Western MA | Behavioral health, substance use recovery, and youth services | info@chd.org

• ServiceNet – Northampton, MA | Outpatient mental health, trauma therapy, and community crisis stabilization | info@servicenet.org

• Carson Center / Behavioral Health Network (BHN) – Springfield, MA | Counseling, psychiatry, emergency services, and trauma-informed care | info@bhninc.org

• NAMI Massachusetts  – Statewide | Support groups, education, advocacy, and family resources | info@nami.org

• Western Mass Young Adult Resource Guide – Local mental health, housing, and community supports for young adults

• Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Resource Directory – Statewide directory to locate providers by county

Self-Defense Studios (Women/Survivor-Friendly & General)

• The Aerobics and Fitness Studio – Hadley, MA | Women’s/Girl’s Self-Defense workshops | Women and survivor friendly | (413) 367-6732

• Spirit of the Heart Martial Arts and Wellness – Easthampton, MA | STRONG® self-defense for women (18+) | Trauma-informed and empowerment-focused | (413) 585-1661

• IMPACT Boston – Boston, MA | Survivor-friendly self-defense training for women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities | (617) 555-0000

• Women’s Self-Defense Boston – Woburn, MA | Free self-defense programs for women and girls | Supportive, inclusive environment | (781) 555-0000

• Western Mass Krav Maga – Franklin County, MA | All-level Krav Maga classes focused on confidence and safety | (413) 324-8998

• Force Defense and Fitness  – Worcester County, MA | Women’s self-defense workshops and Krav Maga training | (774) 764-1090

• Metrowest Academy of Jiu-Jitsu – Middlesex County, MA | “Warrior Women” women-only self-defense and empowerment training | 508-315-3251