Community Resources
Information on local and state resources to help individuals, families and veterans in need of housing, food, medical, legal or mental health assistance.
Emergency Hotlines
If you are a victim of abuse, you are NOT alone, you are not to blame and you cannot control the actions of your abuser. There is more help available to you (and your children) than ever before. You, and only you, can make the decision to change or permanently end the abusive relationship you endure. No one deserves to be abused.
For counseling services, support groups, and advocacy services, please call the nearest domestic violence program 24 hours a day:
- Springfield Police Department Emergency number: 911
- Police Department Domestic Violence Coordinator: 413-735-1519
- Police Department Domestic Violence Advocate: 413-735-1520
- Domestic Violence Shelter Services, Springfield YMCA: 24 hour hotline 413-733-7100 (TTV) or 800-796-8711 (TTV)
- Casa Myrna SafeLink: 877-785-2020 (toll-free) Statewide 24 hour multilingual hotline (Shelter, support & safety planning)
- SafeLink TeleTYpe: 877-521-2601
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
- National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 866-331-9474
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or 800-273-8255
- The Network La Red: 800-832-1901 (24/7) (for LGBTQ, BDSM and polyamorous community)
Local Resources
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Resources at STCC
- Free & confidential individual or group counseling & advocacy for those affected either directly or indirectly by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking available for students, faculty and staff
- STCC Health and Wellness Center ChatNow
- YWCA Campus Advocate (free and confidential) call Dugana Celestine at 413-319-2368 or email advocate@stcc.edu
The STCC Police Department can assist you in obtaining a Restraining Order or a Harassment Prevention Order.
- Alianza (formerly Womanshelter / Compañera)
Dedicated to assisting, supporting, and empowering women and children throughout Western Massachusetts whose lives are affected by battering and abuse. Based in Holyoke.
Confidental 24 hour Hotline Phone: 413-536-1628 or 1-877-536-1628 (toll free)
- Jane Doe, Inc.
Find free and confidential support and services at a sexual or domestic violence program near you through their interactive service locator tool.
- Safe Passage
Offers counseling, shelter, support and options for survivors of domestic abuse. Based in Northampton.
Hotline Phone: 413-586-5066 or 888-345-5282 (toll-free)
- Springfield Police Dept. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
The SPD has put together some helpful tools for understanding Domestic Violence and how to get help for yourself or someone you know.
- Violence Intervention Office, Hampden County District Attorney
Offers assistance, guidance and support for all domestic abuse victims. Information is available regarding restraining orders, safety planning and community resource referrals.
Open M-F, 8:30-4:30, no appointment necessary.
Getting Out and Staying Out
- MassLegalHelp
Answers legal questions about getting out of and staying out of domestic violence relationships. Includes information on getting money, child support, protection orders, divorce and more.
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A list of resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides information to anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
- The Network / La Red
The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities.
- Path to Safety
How to create a safety plan from the National Domestic Violence Hotline. A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave. Safety planning involves how to cope with emotions, tell friends and family about the abuse, take legal action and more.
- Women's Law
Provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence including abuse, safety, the law, preparing for court and more.
- Purple Leash Project
Project goal is to bring and keep pets and people together along with the RedRover® mission to help domestic violence victims and their pets escape and heal together.
Preventing Sexual Violence
- Love is Respect
Information on how to recognize dating violence and seek help.
- Pandora's Project
Dedicated to providing information, support, and resources to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family.
- Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
- Stalking Resource Center
Provides assistance and guidance for those impacted by stalking.