COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY

• 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.

NELCWIT counselor/advocates have special training and are committed to supporting survivors. We use an empowerment model of counseling that respects survivors’ knowledge, experience, and right to make your own decisions. Call our crisis line during business hours to set up free, short-term counseling or to learn about support groups.

Counselor/advocates are available to offer ongoing support for survivors recovering from either recent or past domestic and sexual violence. We provide safety planning, emotional support, and advocacy—and offer education and information about healthy relationships, self-esteem, assertiveness, and healing. 

NELCWIT has designated counselors who specialize in working with Latinx (including Spanish-speaking) and LGBTQ+ clients.

Medical Advocacy
Medical advocates are on-call 24/7 to support sexual assault survivors who are navigating medical and police systems after an assault, including evidence-gathering medical procedures.

Family Advocacy
Family advocates provide support to families, including children and teens (with a non-offending parent/guardian present), in cases of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Crisis Intervention

We provide immediate, comprehensive support in cases of domestic and sexual violence.

Children's Visitation Program

A safe, child-centered setting for children to see family members who do not live with them.

Support Groups

We provide a space for survivors to meet in a safe environment to exchange information and share techniques for problem-solving.

Crisis Intervention

We provide immediate, comprehensive support in cases of domestic and sexual violence.

Children's Visitation Program

A safe, child-centered setting for children to see family members who do not live with them.

Support Groups

We provide a space for survivors to meet in a safe environment to exchange information and share techniques for problem-solving.

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