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Help for survivors of dating, domestic, and gender-based violence

NYC Family Justice Centers (FJCs) | NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (OCDV)

How it Works

Survivors of sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, and intimate partner and family violence can get free and confidential services at NYC FJCs.

  • FJC services include:
    • Counseling for adults and children, and mental health services for adults
    • Safety planning, housing, shelter, and other needs
    • Legal help with orders of protection, custody, visitation, divorce, immigration, and housing matters
    • Help filing police reports
    • Financial services, job training, and education program referrals
  • Call the NYC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-621-4673 (HOPE), TTY: 866-604-5350 (if you are hearing impaired), or call 311 and ask for the hotline.
  • Call 911 if you are in danger and need immediate help.
  • You do not need to make an appointment to visit any FJC.
  • Services are free and confidential, and most are available at one location.
  • Staff speak more than 30 languages, and interpreters are available at every FJC.
  • Child care is available for ages three and up is available while you are receiving services on-site.

Determine your eligibility

Services are free and confidential. People of any age, income, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, or language spoken are welcome.


How to apply

Apply in person

Call to make an appointment or walk into an FJC near you or the one you feel safest visiting.

More information

Visit the websites

Visit the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence website for more information.

Check the NYC HOPE Resource Directory for information and resources for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.

Call the hotline

Call the NYC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-621-4673 (HOPE), TTY 866-604-5350 (if you are hearing impaired) to speak with a counselor.


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Last Updated June 24, 2024