Find Help

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship and needs help or would like to speak with someone about services and options, FREE and CONFIDENTIAL help is available 24 hours a day in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania.

You may contact the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) to be directly connected to your local domestic violence program.

PCADV does not operate a 24-hour crisis hotline. However, you may reach our receptionist between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Eastern time) at 800-932-4632 to receive the hotline number for your local domestic violence program. Also check services by county.

Due to concerns about abusers´ ability to track their partners´ computer use, PCADV does not provide assistance or referrals via email. Please reference our Internet Safety Tips

Borrow A Cellphone

Verizon Wireless´ HopeLine program collects unused cell phones and gives a limited supply of reconditioned phones to local domestic violence programs to be used by survivors of domestic violence.

These free cell phones may be provided to you for a restricted time. They are intended to be used in emergency situations to call 911, to stay in contact with your local domestic violence program and to make other calls like your employer, potential landlords, utility companies, police, court staff, doctors, school staff, etc. necessary to help rebuild your life.

Every local domestic violence program in Pennsylvania has a process in place for lending out the free phones, so call them for details.

Safety and Services

Domestic Violence Services By County

24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline

The Victims Rights Compliance Project

Other Pennsylvania Resources

A broad range of resources and specialized services is available within Pennsylvania and around the country for victims of domestic violence and their children as they attempt to rebuild their lives free of violence.

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
• Office of the Victim Advocate
• PA Address Confidentiality Program
• Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
• Victim´s Compensation Assistance Programs
• Crime Victim Assistance Programs
• Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
• Coalition of Pennsylvania Crime Victim Organizations
• Jen and Dave Program

More Domestic Violence Resources

• State Domestic Violence Resources
• National Domestic Violence Resources
• Violence Against Women Act
• Welfare Resources
• Federal Government
• Other Advocacy Organizations

In An Emergency

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local police department.