• NELCWIT is the sexual and domestic violence crisis center of Franklin County and the North Quabbin.
For immediate crisis intervention and support, please call our 24/7 Crisis Line:
413-772-0806
Se habla español. We can also receive calls in more than 200 other languages through an interpretation service. All are welcome.
Toll-free number for residents of Franklin County & North Quabbin: (888) 249-1816.
The following is a list of resources that you may find useful in addition to NELCWIT's services.
General Information and National Resources:
- The National Network to End Domestic Violence
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Futures Without Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline, NDVH (also available by live chat)**
- Love is Respect, a project of NDVH about healthy relationships for young people**
- Forge-Forward, Building strength and Resilience in our Transgender Community
- The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project**
- National Latin@ Network for Healthy Families and Communities*
- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- StrongHearts Native Helpline, for survivors of Native or First Nations descent
- Cybersecurity for survivors of domestic violence/stalking
WomensLaw.org, state and federal laws about domestic violence, restraining orders, stalking
Massachusetts Resources:
- The Network/La Red, LBGTQIA-focused domestic violence hotline*
- Jane Doe, Inc., the Massachusetts state domestic violence coalition**
- The TOD@S Collaborative, serving LGBQ/T Black and Latin@ people affected by partner abuse*
- SafeLink, Massachusetts' state domestic violence hotline, run by Casa Myrna**
- Department of Transitional Assistance, state benefits**
MA Fair Housing, information about state housing law**
Local Resources:
- About Restraining Orders from the Northwestern District Attorney's Office (serves Franklin County)
- Clinical & Support Options (CSO), 24/7 mental health crisis services & support
- ServiceNet, mental health support and shelter services
- Community Action Pioneer Valley, economic support information and referrals
- The Stonewall Center at UMass Amherst, LGBTQIA+ support groups and resources
- The Center for Women and Community at UMass Amherst, domestic violence hotline, survivor resources including support groups, rape crisis services counseling, referrals
- Safe Passage, domestic violence hotline, shelter, counseling, legal advocacy*
- The Salasin Center, assistance with meeting basic needs for survivors
- MA Fair Housing**
*Starred entries have services available in English and Spanish.
**Double-starred entries offer services in English, Spanish and other languages.
Almost twenty-seven years ago, NELCWIT was a lifesaver for me and my three kids, and none of us have forgotten. I'm just sharing this with you to let you know what a huge impact the courageous and dedicated women of NELCWIT, and the vital, top-notch services they provide, have had across time. I can't, and wouldn't want to, imagine my life without your grace and wisdom.
- Anonymous