Resources
Title IX Office (Horn Library Room 329)
Betsy Rauch, Title IX Coordinator 781-239-5501
Caitlin Capozzi, Dean of Students 781-239-4582
Kate O’Leary, Director, Compensation/Rewards & Client Engagement 781-239-4209
Counseling and Psychological Services (Park Manor South)
Alison Markson, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 781-239-6352
Health Services (Hollister Hall)
Polly McCabe, Director of Health Services 781-239-6363
Public Safety
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Avevue, Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center
1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA
Cambridge Hospital
1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA
Asian Task Force (ATASK)
"Committed to serving survivors of domestic violence representing all ages, ability levels, education levels, race, national origin, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations."
- Staff provide services in the following languages, in addition to English: Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghainese, Taiwanese, Khmer, Korean, Japanese, Nepali, Hindi, Bangla, Tagalog, Urdu, Thai, Manipuri, Lao, and Mien. Prepared to also provide services to clients of any Asian speaking or other language.
- 24-Hour Multilingual Helpline: 617-338-2355
- https://www.atask.org/site/
- info@atask.org
- P.O. Box 120108, Boston, MA 02112
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)
"We empower survivors of sexual violence to heal and provide education and advocacy for social change to prevent sexual violence."
- 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-841-8371
- Bilingual Client Services Coordinator: 617-492-8306
- https://barcc.org/help/services/hotline
- Online Chat Hotline Request Services
- Offices in Boston, Cambridge, & Waltham
Casa Myrna
"Boston’s largest provider of domestic violence awareness efforts and of shelter and supportive services to survivors. Our comprehensive range of services, available in both Spanish and English, provide survivors with tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin to build sustainable self-sufficiency."
- SafeLink Domestic Violence 24-Hour Helpline: 877-785-2020 (Toll-free) Advocates are bilingual in English and Spanish and have access to a service that can provide translation in more than 130 languages.
- https://www.casamyrna.org/get-support/safelink/
Fenway Health: Violence Recovery Program (VRP)
“Provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, and police misconduct. We specialize in working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ individuals.”
- 617-927-6250 or 1-800-834-3242 (Toll-free in MA)
- https://fenwayhealth.org/care/behavioral-health/violence-recovery/
Jane Doe Inc.
"You are not alone. Trained advocates are there to help you, offer support, connect you with resources, and respect your decisions."
- SafeLink Domestic Violence 24-Hour Helpline 877-785-2020 or 1-877-521-2601 (TTY)
- JDI Office: 617-248-0922
- https://janedoe.org
- info@janedoe.org
- 745 Atlantic Avenue, 8th Floor, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02111
Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JF&CS): Journey to Safety (JTS)
“We specialize in providing culturally competent and religiously sensitive services for Jewish and Russian-speaking survivors while offering free and confidential assistance to all who contact us for help, regardless of their religion, culture, or country of origin."
- 781-647-5327
- https://www.jfcsboston.org/Our-Services/Community-Services/Journey-to-Safety-Response-to-Domestic-Abuse
- Request for Information
The Network/La Red
“A survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities.”
- 24-hour Helpline 617-742-4911 or 1-800-832-1901 (Toll-free)
- https://tnlr.org/en/ (English) or https://www.tnlr.org/es/ (Spanish)
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
"REACH works with survivors of domestic violence to foster safety and support while engaging communities to promote healthy relationships."
- 24-hour Helpline: 1-800-899-4000
- Office: 781-891-0724
- https://reachma.org
- Online Chat: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- info@reachma.org
- P.O. Box 540024, Waltham, MA 02454
Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC)
”The VRLC offers free legal assistance to sexual assault survivors who have legal needs as a result of the assault in the following areas: privacy, safety, education (K-12 and college), employment, immigration, housing, LGBTQ-specific issues, criminal justice advocacy, and financial stability. Our legal services are available to sexual assault survivors of all sexual orientations and gender identities."
- 617-399-6720 ext. 19 (Intake Line available 24 hours for messages)
- https://victimrights.org/
- vrlc@victimrights.org
- 115 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Voices Against Violence
“Voices provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in the MetroWest area. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and are available to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation."
- 24-hour Helpline: 1-800-593-1125 or 508-626-8686 (TTY)
- https://www.smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php
Department of Families and Children (DCF) Child-at-Risk Hotline (MA)
"Please call immediately if you know of, or suspect, an incident of child abuse or neglect."
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. During regular business hours (8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F) call the DCF area office that serves the city or town where the child lives.
* Note that some cities have more than one DCF office. Use the coverage directory for Boston, Springfield, or Worcester to figure out which office to call.
Nights, weekends, and holidays dial the Child-at-Risk Hotline. 1-800-792-5200.
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-child-abuse-or-neglect
Disabled Persons Protection Commission Hotline (MA)
"The Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) operates a 24-hour Hotline to which citizens of the Commonwealth can report incidents of suspected abuse involving adults with disabilities."
Hotline: 1-800-426-9009 or 1-888-822-0350 TTY
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/disabled-persons-protection-commission
Llámanos y hablemos
“Provides telephone crisis intervention, counseling and referrals, primarily to Spanish speaking communities.”
Helpline: 1-800-223-5001 (Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
MaleSurvivor
"Every man who has experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse deserves access to a judgment-free space where he can heal on his own terms and without shame. For 25 years, MaleSurvivor has fostered a healing community where tens of thousands of men from more than 200 countries come together to find support, information and — most importantly — hope."
National Center for Victims of Crime
"The VictimConnect Resource Center is a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately."
Helpline: 855-484-2846
Get additional information from The National Center for Victims of Crime here
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
"RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice."
1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
https://hotline.rainn.org/online
1in6
“The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences live healthier, happier lives. Our mission also includes serving family members, friends, partners, and service providers by providing information and support resources on the web and in the community."
"This free and anonymous helpline is available 24/7, for men who’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault and for those who care about them."
Online Chat Support Groups: https://supportgroup.1in6.org/