Domestic Violence Resources

If you find yourself or someone you love in a physically or emotionally abusive situation, please reach out to any or all of the following resources for help. For more information, please refer to this document, Domestic Violence Basics: What You Need to Know. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. You're not alone.

Emergency Numbers

Police Emergencies: 9-1-1

National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or Text: START to 88788

Poison Control Hotline: (800) 888-7655 or (716) 878-7654

Family Help Center (support): (716) 892-2172

Erie County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Prevention Program: (716) 858-7999

Other Services & Phone Numbers

Crisis Services

Help with personal/family problems, elder abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence issues. 24-hour access to safe shelter for victims and their children, out-patient domestic violence counseling and support groups.

Phone: (716) 834-3131

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haven house

Crisis telephone counseling for victims of domestic violence, 24-hour access to safe shelter for victims and their children, out-patient domestic violence counseling and support groups.

Phone: (716) 884-6000

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Family Justice Center

Provides services and support to individuals in unhealthy relationships, and the education the community needs to break larger cycles of relationship abuse.

Phone: (716) 558-7233

Email: safe@fjcsafe.org

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