Resources for Domestic Violence Victims/Survivors

I know it can be frustrating trying to balance working from home, helping the kids with their schoolwork and staying upbeat while we all deal with restrictions and limited social contact due to COVID-19. The holidays can also be a stressful time for many families, especially this year.

Today, the Lieutenant Governor noted that since March, domestic violence calls are up more than 70%, and shelters are well over their intended capacity at 151%!

If you are being abused and need help, are feeling overwhelmed or if you just need someone to talk to, please know that you are not alone! Help is available from one of the many local social service agencies that have trained, dedicated staff and volunteers on-call, around-the-clock.

How to get help/state and local resources

United Way’s 2-1-1 service is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.

Connecticut’s statewide domestic violence hotline – 1-888-774-2900 (English), 1-844-831-9200 (Spanish) – has programs that provide shelter for victims of domestic violence, as well as counseling and other supportive services. Shelter is usually limited to female victims and their children; however, male victims are offered other support services and assistance in locating a safe place to stay.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233), provides domestic violence crisis intervention and referrals to domestic violence service providers throughout the United States.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is the state’s leading voice for victims of domestic violence and those organizations that serve them.

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services provides crisis intervention, support services, homelessness prevention, & advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. Continuum includes hotline (203.238.1501), 60-day emergency SafeHouse & 24-month transitional living program.

Safe Futures CT saves lives, restores hope and changes the future for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in southeastern Connecticut.

The Salvation Army can also assist families in need.