Support & Shelter Services for Survivors

​Behavioral Health Network, Ware
Ware: 967-6241 or cell 413-262-7103
Domestic abuse support group & advocacy in Ware

Alianza DV Services (Hablamos Espanol, Pусскоязычный)
Holyoke: 877-536-1628
Shelter, 24 hour help line, support services (also has live chat)

Safe Passage
Northampton: 888-345-5282
Shelter, 24 hour help line, support services

YWCA of Western MA
Springfield: 800-796-8711
Shelter, 24 hour help line, support services

The Network/LaRed (LGBTQ)
Statewide: 800-832-1901
24 hour help line, support services

Center for Women and Community (Sexual Assault Services)
413-545-0800
24 hour help line, support services

Statewide Safelink Hotline
877-785-2020
Shelter space available statewide, 24 hour help line

Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force
Community Input Line
413-758-0605
Call with input, ideas, concerns, questions, or to find out about joining us!


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Legal Help

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​Ware Police: 967-3571 or 911 if safe to do so

Eastern Hampshire District Court
Belchertown: 413-323-4056
To request a restraining order, contact the Court

Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Belchertown: 413-323-5275
Help with restraining orders for court involved
 
SAFEPLAN Program
Belchertown: 413-426-8469 (District)
Northampton: 413-244-0761 (Probate)
Help with restraining orders and safety planning –court involved or not
​Brochures

Western MA Community Legal Aid
855-252-5342
Legal help for victims and survivors (for residents of the five counties of Central and Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester)

Victim Rights Law Center (for sexual assault victims only) 
English: (877) 758-8132 x19; Español: (877) 758-8132 x35

www.womenslaw.org: Information on domestic violence laws and help through email

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Teen Dating Violence

Center for Women and Community
Amherst: 888-337-0800
Hotline, groups, counseling for teen dating violence and sexual assault

National Teen Dating Helpline
866-331-9474

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Services for People Who Harm and Want to Change

A Call for Change Helpline
877-898-3411
​help@acallforchangehelpline.org

​Proteus Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program
​413-967-6241 or cell 413-896-7231

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For parents and for Elder, & Disabled Abuse

Parental Stress Line:
800-632-8188

Mass Elder Abuse:
800-922-2275

Disabled Persons Protection Commission
 800-426-9009

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More Support Services...

Behavioral Health Network, Ware
Ware: 967-6241
Provides a range of family support services

Ware Family Center:
967-8127
Place for parents with young children to meet

Ware Adult Learning Center:
967-9902
GED and other classes for adults in Ware

Ware Council on Aging:
967-9645
Senior Center, outreach, meals, health checks

First Call for Help:
​800-339-7779
Info. on many services available to Ware
residents

Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force