House of Ruth
5 Thomas Circle NW, Unit #4, Washington, DC 20005
Hours
Monday - Sunday
10am–6pm
Phone
202-667-7001
Founded in 1976, House of Ruth empowers women, children, and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse, and homelessness. House of Ruth offers comprehensive support for women, children, and families. Our continuum of services encompasses enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed daycare for children, and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Our programs provide individualized support to rebuild safe, independent, and sustainable lives.
Distance from Beacon House: 2.5 mi
Red Line Accessible: Farragut North
Tags: ADULTS, YOUTH, FAMILIES, WOMEN, DAYCARE, COUNSELING, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, TRAUMA, REHABILITATION, SUPPORT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Abuse: In-Person Help
for Adults
My Sister’s Place
1436 U St. NW, Suite 303, Washington, DC 20009
Hours
Monday - Friday
24 hours/7 days a week
Phone
202-529-5261
My Sister’s Place (MSP) shelters, supports, and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community. MSP provides domestic violence shelter for women and children (up to 12 months). They offer counseling, support groups, workshops, and information on other organizations that will provide legal advice, child care, job training, and other services to domestic violence victims.
Distance from Beacon House: 2.3 mi
Tags: ADULTS, YOUTH, WOMEN, COUNSELING, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, TRAUMA, REHABILITATION, SUPPORT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES, WORKSHOPS
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
Phone
202-299-1181
The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a resource for the thousands of adults and children experiencing domestic violence in the District.
Distance from Beacon House: 2.6 mi
Red Line Accessible: Farragut North
Tags: ADULTS, YOUTH, WOMEN, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, TRAUMA, RESOURCES, SUPPORT
Deaf Abused Women’s Network
1140 3rd Street NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Hours
Monday - Friday
9am-5pm
Phone
202-559-5366
DAWN is the only organization in the DC area that provides direct services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Services offered include crisis intervention, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, preventive education, and survivor support services, including case management, peer advocacy, counseling, support groups, and resource referrals.
Distance from Beacon House: 1.7 mi
Red Line Accessible: NoMa-Galludet U New York Ave
Tags: EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, COUNSELING, YOUTH, ADULTS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE, ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, CRISIS
DC SAFE
500 Indiana Avenue NW, Room 4235, Washington DC, 20001
(located at the Domestic Violence Intake Center, DC Superior Court)
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am-4pm
DC SAFE provides free information about legal services and protection orders, referrals to free attorneys, court accompaniment, safety planning, crisis intervention assistance, emergency financial assistance & emergency cell phones based on need. No referral is needed. Spanish-speaking staff on site.
Distance from Beacon House: 2.9 mi
Red Line Accessible: Judiciary Square
Tags:ADULTS, YOUTH, WOMEN, EMERGENCY, LEGAL SUPPORT, SOCIAL SERVICES, PLANNING, ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SPANISH, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, TRAUMA, REHABILITATION, SUPPORT
Community Connections
801 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am-6pm
Saturday
Appointment only
Phone
202-546-1512
The Mental Health Center within Community Connections provides domestic violence counseling, case management, support groups for survivors of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS testing, housing assistance, and referrals to group homes for DC residents only.
Distance from Beacon House: 3.8 mi
Tags: ADULTS, YOUTH, WOMEN, COUNSELING, ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, TRAUMA, REHABILITATION, SUPPORT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES, WORKSHOPS, TESTING, HIV/AIDS, GROUP HOMES
