Domestic Violence Resources: Community Resources
Welcome
The purpose of this guide is to provide contact information for local, state, and national services designed to assist those affected by domestic violence as well as recommended library resources.
211 Broward County
Looking for something else? Dial 2-1-1 or click on the link below to visit the 211 website.
- 211 of Broward CountyThe mission of 2-1-1 Broward is to provide 24 hour comprehensive helpline and support services for individuals in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services in Broward County.
Community Resources
These organizations, located in the tri-county area, offer shelter, outreach services and crisis lines to help those in abusive relationships.
Click on the links for more information.
- Women in Distress of Broward CountyEstablishing SAFE; Stop Abuse For Everyone
Are you or someone you know no longer safe at home
and need safe refuge?
Please contact our 24-hour crisis line for services
(954) 761-1133 - Victims Response, Inc./ The LodgeWe envision a shelter system which provides empowerment based advocacy and services for survivors of gender violence to live a safe and autonomous life.
Crisis Line:
(305) 693-0232 - Aid to Victims of Domestic AbuseAid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) is a Certified Domestic Violence Center providing Palm Beach County with emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, support services for victims of domestic abuse, and prevention and education programs for the community.
24-Hr Crisis Hotline
1-800-355-8547 - YWCA Harmony House Palm BeachMore than just a domestic violence center YWCA provides information to women about child care, health issues, and job training. For more information, please call (561) 993-2204.
Government and Legal Resources
- Florida Department of Children and FamiliesDomestic Violence Program operates as the central clearinghouse for state and federal funding initiatives for the prevention and intervention of domestic violence.
- Legal Aid of South FloridaProvides legal services to low income families. The Family Law Unit primarily focuses on representing victims of domestic violence in family law matters, such as obtaining an injunction (restraining order), dissolution of marriage cases (divorce), and custody litigation.
- Florida Department of Children and FamiliesThe Domestic Violence Program serves as a clearinghouse on domestic violence information. Through community-based partnerships the office administers and coordinates statewide activities related to the prevention and intervention of domestic violence.
- Broward Sheriff's OfficeInformation on obtaining a restraining order in Broward County.
Internet & Computer Safety from FCADV
Practice safe computer searching!
- Computers create records of everything you do on the computer and on the Internet. It is not possible to delete or clear out all computer history.
- If you are in danger, please try to use a computer that your abuser does not have access to. Try the library, a friend's house or an Internet Cafe.
- If you think your computer activies are being monitored, you are probably right. Abusive people are controlling and want to know your every move.