Every Certified Batterer Intervention Program has important safety information for partners. Programs can provide partners with information about resources in their local communities and can work with victims/partners to connect them with support services for themselves and their children.

Important Phone Numbers for Partners and Victims:

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 for the police to come to your aid.
  • For counseling services, support groups, and advocacy services, please call SafeLink at 1-877-785-2020 or TTY: 1-877-521-2601. SafeLink is a 24-hour, free and multi-lingual hotline in Massachusetts. An advocate can talk with you about your needs and help you identify shelters, programs and other resources. They can connect you to services for both domestic violence and sexual assault.
  • Llámanos - linea directa para sobrevivientes de abuso sexual: 1-800-223-5001, TTY 1-800-688-4889. (Pida por una conexion directa.)
  • Jane Doe, Inc. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence:
    617-557-1823, TTY/TTD: 617-263-2200
  • Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project Crisis Line/Linea de crisis: 1-800-832-1901
  • The Network for Battered Lesbians/La Red Crisis Line/Linea de crisis: 617-423-7233

This information is provided by the Violence Prevention and Intervention Services within the Department of Public Health.