Find Help Nearby

You’re not alone. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence, we’re here to help.

Don’t know where to call? Try the statewide hotlines.

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-228-7395

Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-489-7273

Protect Against Violent Encounters (PAVE)

Hotline: (802) 442-2111
Email: [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram: @PAVEBennington

The Advocacy Program at Umbrella

St. Johnsbury Phone: (802) 748-8645
Email: [email protected]

AWARE

Hotline: (802) 472-6463
Email: [email protected]

*AWARE serves the towns of Hardwick, Stannard, and Walden in Caledonia County.

HOPE WORKS

Hotline: (802) 863-1236
TTY: (802) 846-2544
Email: [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram

*Chat available on website

STEPS to End Domestic Violence

Hotline/TTY: (802) 658-1996
Chatline available M-F, 8am to 5pm
Email: [email protected]

Voices Against Violence

Hotline: (802) 524-6575
Email: [email protected]
Chatline available M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Safeline

Hotline: (800) 639-7233
Email: [email protected]

WISE

Hotline: (866) 348-9473
Texting: (603) 836-9472
Try the Chatline
Social Media: @WISEuv

WISE serves the towns of Thetford and Fairlee in Orange County

The Advocacy Program at Umbrella

Newport Phone: (802) 334-0148
Email: [email protected]

AWARE

Hotline: (802) 472-6463
Email: [email protected]

*AWARE serves the towns of Craftsbury and Greensboro in Orleans County.

CIRCLE

Hotline: (877) 543-9498
Email: [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram

MOSAIC

Hotline: (802) 479-5577
Email: [email protected]
Chatline available on the website

AWARE

Hotline: (802) 472-6463
Email: [email protected]
Serving the towns of Cabot and Woodbury in Washington County

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Women’s Freedom Center

Hotline: (802) 254-6954
Business Line: (802) 257-7364
Texting: (802) 200-2770
Webchat
Email: [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram

WISE serves central Windsor County; Safeline serves northern Windsor County; Women’s Freedom Center serves Southern Windsor County

WISE

Hotline: (866) 348-9473
Texting: (603) 836-9472
Try the Chatline
Social Media: @WISEuv

Safeline

Hotline: (800) 639-7233
Email: [email protected]

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Women’s Freedom Center

Hotline: (802) 254-6954
Business Line: (802) 257-7364
Texting: (802) 200-2770
Webchat
Email: [email protected]
Facebook & Instagram

Kind and Caring Advocacy

What To Expect When You Call

When you reach out, you will talk to a caring person called an advocate.  The advocate will listen carefully to you, and can help you think about your options and what will work best for you. Advocates work with people of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, disabilities, religions, and backgrounds.

What do Network member programs offer?

  • Private Help: Network member organizations will not share any information about you unless you allow them to.
  • Hotlines/ Support Line: Call to talk, for information, or to get help. Programs offer free 24/7 hotlines.
  • Legal Help: Advocates give information about legal issues like protection orders and the legal system. Sometimes advocates can go with victims to court.
  • Help at the Hospital: Advocates can meet people at the hospital after an assault, stay with people during an exam, and help people understand their options.
  • Help with Basic Needs: Advocates help people understand their rights and learn about resources to meet their basic needs.
  • Shelters and Safehomes: Help finding safe short-term shelter.

Support for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence

Pride Center of Vermont Safespace Program

Hotline: (802) 863-0003
Toll free: (866) 869-7341
Support line hours:
Monday through Thursday, 10am – 6pm
Friday, 10am – 2pm
Email: [email protected]
www.pridecentervt.org/programs/safespace