DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESOURCES IN THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233

1 (800) 787-3224 (TTy for Hearing Impaired)

http://www.thehotline.org/  In case of immediate danger or emergency, call 911  

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Abused Persons Program                                                    (240) 777-4673

1301 Piccard Drive, 1^st Floor, Rockville. Office is open to assist individuals experiencing domestic violence. Program has advocates who accompany persons seeking protections orders to court. Agency refers people who use violence for counseling.

Family Justice Center                                                        (240) 773-0444

The Center provides counseling, intakes, protective orders 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F

600 E. Jefferson Suite 500, Rockville, MD.

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Princes George’s County                                                   

Family Crisis Center                                                          (301) 731-1203

The Center provides crisis assessment, counseling, and shelter. They also offer counseling for persons who use violence in intimate relationships.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

Laura Yeomans

Prince George's County Parish Regional Coordinator

4601 Presidents Drive, Suite 215

Lanham, MD 20706

301.731.4703 ext 307

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District of Columbia

Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE)            (202) 879-7857

500 Indiana Ave., NW, Rm 4550, Washington DC. SAFE provides on-call advocacy 24 hours/day

House of Ruth     Agency provides counseling and shelter services.   (202) 667-7001