Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Resources

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Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-838-8238 (Voice and TTY)


Provides support, referrals, information and advocacy for individuals experiencing family violence, their family members and friends and professionals who work with them. The HOTLINE is accessible 24 hours a day.




Project Hope at Thrive Virginia


1-877-966-4357, 804-966-8720

Project Hope at Thrive Virginia Website


Works to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in homes and communities; provides crisis intervention, court advocacy, hospital accompaniment, supportive counseling, safety enhancement, and children's counseling.



National Domestic Violence Hotline


1-800-799-7233, 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

National Domestic Violence Website


Crisis intervention, information and referral to Domestic Violence programs for victims, concerned friends, family and the public. Bilingual staff and a language line are available to non-English speaking callers. Includes a database of more than 4,000 shelters/service providers.




Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Office of Family Violence


804-726-7502




VDSS is the state agency charged with coordination of Domestic Violence programs. Activities include: allocation of funding to support domestic violence programs, monitoring and evaluating domestic violence programs, and technical assistance to community-based domestic violence programs.




Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance


500 Monument Avenue, Suite A

Richmond, VA 23230

804-377-0335

VSD Alliance Website


The Action Alliance is a non-profit agency dedicated to raising awareness about sexual and domestic violence, increasing public access to resources and services, offering opportunities for professional development, and initiating legislative and policy change that will bring Virginia closer to its vision: a world free from sexual and domestic violence.



State Crime Commission Family Violence Project

910 Capitol Street, Suite 910


General Assembly Building

Richmond, VA 23219

804-225-4534




Contact for information related to Virginia's current legislative or policy initiatives.



Department of Criminal Justice Services


DCJS Victims Services Section

805 E. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

804-786-4000




The Victims Services Section develops, coordinates and funds victim/witness programs, sexual assault crisis centers, rural domestic violence and child victimization programs, and programs that combat violence against women (V-STOP). The section offers many services, training, and resources to victim service providers, law enforcement officials, prosecutors and other local government officials.




Domestic Violence Shelters

A women's shelter (often alternatively called a woman's refuge or other, similar names) is a place of temporary refuge and support for women escaping violent or abusive situations, such as rape and domestic violence. The managers of many of these locations have often expanded their efforts to deal with related issues such as housing victimized children, both male and female, fleeing abuse as well as providing legal aid for domestic violence victims, among many other services.

Having the ability to leave a situation of violence is valuable for those who are under attack. Such situations frequently involve an imbalance of power that limits the victim's financial options. The most dangerous time for a domestic violence sufferer is on the point of exit. A person in a domestic violence situation should create an exit safety plan, to leave the situation in a safe manner.

If you need help or someone you know is experiencing or in some way involved in domestic violence please recognize that there are measures to take in order to prevent further harm. If you are a victim of violence we strongly urge you to devise a safety plan for a time of extreme emergency, and the following list of Domestic Shelters will be a great start for obtaining help and vital information.


New Kent/Charles City/King William
King & Queen/West Point		Bridges of Changes804-335-4019


Chesterfield/Henrico/Richmond


Safe Harbor




804-287-7871



Richmond County


Haven Shelter and Services




800-224-2836



For additional shelter resources, please visit the VSD Alliance Website.