NELCWIT saves lives.  

"Sally" called NELCWIT after her husband  threatened to kill her. After our advocates helped her through the initial crisis, she continued to work with NELCWIT, attending a support group and calling as needed.

Almost two years later, she says, "I feel like a new person. After years of abuse and dependence,  I am finding new interests and I'm supporting myself for the first time ever. I'm excited about the future and that feels great!"

Learn about our services

Need help or information for yourself or someone else? Call our hotline (413-772-0806 or 888-249-0806) any time, or come to our office M-F, 9-3.

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NELCWIT's support groups

Learn about NELCWIT's other services.

We offer crisis and recovery services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the 30-town Franklin County-North Quabbin area.

Our counseling, advocacy, & support programs are available for women, men, and children; able-bodied and disabled individuals; straight, lesbian, gay, bi, and trans people; and speakers of other languages.

We have special programs for members of our area's Latino and Indigenous communities.

Our prevention educators offer presentations

about domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, and healthy relationships.

Photo credit: Sam Pettengill

NELCWIT's International Women's Day Breakfast, January 2010.

Left, a rapt crowd listens to keynote speaker Kathy Alexander.

Right, Rob Wainstein, Mary Kociela, and Kathy Alexander.

  Read our Summer 2010 Newsletter   

 SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING RESTRAINING ORDER

A new criminally enforceable restraining order for victims of sexual assault, stalking, and harassment is now in effect in Massachusetts. 

Click here for frequently asked questions about this new protection order.

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