Futures Without Violence promotes safety and well being through education, advocacy, and leadership programs designed to end violence against women, children, and families around the world. The organization also engages in prevention programs that teach children and teens about the importance of healthy relationships.
The National Dating Abuse Helpline is a national, 24-hour hotline specifically designed for teens and young adults. Accessible by phone or Internet, the Helpline offers real-time, one-on-one support from peer advocates. They train young leaders to offer support, information and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships, as well as concerned friends, parents, teachers, clergy, law enforcement, and service providers.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. NDVH operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is part of the largest nationwide network of programs and expert resources.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence works to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women through programs providing support and safety to battered women, direct services, public information and education, systems advocacy, and social change activities.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape works to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. PCAR is an organization working at the state and national levels to prevent sexual violence.
24 hour hotline: 724-437-3737
Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County provides a 24-hour Crisis Hotline, family support, parenting classes, victims compensation, medical and legal advocacy, and counseling and therapy for Fayette County residents who are victims of sexual assault, child abuse, physical assault, robbery, homicide, DUI, arson, and other violent crimes.
Family Resources provides a range of prevention and counseling/treatment programs for children and families. Family Resources’ mission is to prevent and treat child abuse by strengthening families and neighborhoods.
24-Hour Hotline: 724-224-1266
The HOPE Center serves victims of abuse in the northern Allegheny Valley region. It operates a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, assistance with emergency Protection from Abuse orders, legal advocacy and counseling. HOPE Center also offers a variety of programs that raise awareness about domestic violence to community businesses and organizations.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-866-644-2882
The Center for Victims provides comprehensive services to all victims of crime in Allegheny County. It offers a hotline, victim advocacy, crisis intervention, counseling, and community education programs.