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Womansplace Crisis Center

Older Women and Domestic Violence Program
Abuse is not acceptable at any age... Don't keep the secret.

Q&A

What is Abuse?

Name-calling

Yelling

Threats to your safety

Pushing, shoving, hitting

Isolating you from friends and family members

Neglecting you

Taking or withholding your money

Destroying your property

What is Domestic Violence?
Abuse that takes place in your home is called Domestic Violence. This happens when a husband, family member, caretaker or companion displays violent or controlling behavior toward you.

Abuse can make you feel ashamed, sad, worthless, or that you deserve to be hurt.

You deserve to feel good about yourself, to feel safe in your home, and to feel secure about your possessions. In fact, it is illegal for anyone to:

Hurt or threaten you

Take your money

Take or damage your property

Don't keep the secret. You are not alone.
Call 508-588-2041.

Womansplace Crisis Center Services

Womansplace provides support, counseling and assistance for women and their children who have experienced rape, sexual assault and/or family violence.

CONFIDENTIALITY - All services are strictly confidential

HOTLINES -call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for support and assistance.

Sexual Assault: 508-588-8255

Domestic Violence: 508-588-2041

COUNSELING - Individual and group counseling are available to survivors, friends, family and companions.

CRISIS INTERVENTION - Staff will meet with survivors and family or friends at the hospital or police station to provide support and information.

EMERGENCY SHELTER - We also provide emergency shelter to keep families safe from harm. Call 508-588-2041.

All Staff Are Trained to Help Your Family

Womansplace Crisis Center's staff and volunteers are trained to help women and their children cope with the effects of rape, sexual assault and family violence. We are experienced working with children, teenagers, adults and senior citizens. Counselors represent different ages, sexual orientations, cultures and languages including Spanish Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole.

All services are free and confidential.