New York State Domestic Violence Programs

Albany County - Equinox Domestic Violence Services

Equinox is the primary domestic violence service provider in Albany County, offering shelter to 144 women and their children, and advocacy and counseling to 508 individuals in 1998. The first, most basic need Equinox fulfills is providing a safe haven for those who come to the shelter.  After giving them a safe place to live, we then offer a safe place to express their fears and concerns and assist the clients in exploring all of the options available.  Once in the program, women may receive legal advocacy to help with restraining orders, custody issues, divorce, and criminal charges against their abusers.

The innovative techniques used in the shelter and throughout the long term care programs have been praised by other human services agencies because of their ability to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and educational and employment opportunities.  These are the tools needed to strengthen individuals and our community as a whole, emotionally, spiritually, and economically.

www.equinoxinc.org (518) 432-7865 24 hour Hotline

 

Homeless and Travelers Aid Society of the Capital District (HATAS) Domestic Violence Services

Their mission: HATAS is a point of entry human services agency that helps the poor, the homeless, and others in need lead independent, self-sufficient, and safe lives in the community.

www.hatas.org (518) 463-2124 24 hour Hotline

 

Columbia-Greene Domestic Violence Program

The Domestic Violence Program can arrange emergency shelter, which provides a safe place, food and supportive services for battered women and their children. They can also help assist you with legal and social services, supportive services and counseling, educational outreach, alcohol and drug counseling and batterer's programs.

www.cagny.org (518) 943-9211 24 hour Hotline

 

Safe Horizon

Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence, and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.

For over a quarter of a century Safe Horizon has been at the forefront of helping victims of crime and abuse through their crises. We are woven into the fabric of New York City, and we are here where and when you need us – in the courts, in your community and at the other end of a telephone at any hour of the day or night.

1800 621 HOPE or 212.577.7700 www.safehorizon.org

 

Safe Haven Domestic Violence Program

(518) 234-2231 Local Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter.