Domestic Violence
DC offers many shelters and hotlines for people in crisis. Counseling, education, and advice are just a phone call away.
District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
In addition to providing education and training within the community, the Coalition provides individual and systems advocacy, conducts research, and serves as a local and national resource on domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Centers
The "ShesGotHelp" network lists domestic violence centers in the District.
My Sister's Place
In addition to shelter for battered women and their children, My Sister's Place provides transitional housing, educational programs, and advocacy.
Women Empowered Against Violence
Provides legal services, counseling, and case management for survivors of domestic violence in Washington, DC.
| Hotline |
Phone |
| Battered Lesbian Hotline |
(800) 224-0211 |
| House of Imagene (shelter) |
(202) 518-8488 |
| House of Ruth (24-hour hotline and shelter) |
(202) 347-2777 |
| My Sister's Place (24-hour hotline and shelter) |
(202) 529-5991 |
| Rape Crisis Center (hotline) |
(202) 333-7273 |
| Safe Place (24-hour teen hotline/counseling service) |
(202) 547-7777 |
| Suicide Hotline |
(202) 223-2255 |
Agencies 
