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Provides services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, including victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and family violence. Operates a confidential shelter and offers extensive support services. Advocates for victims and survivors when interacting with law enforcement and prosecution as well as assist victims and survivors with law enforcement and prosecution. Services include advocacy, accompaniment, information and referral, support, and extensive safety planning. Provides therapy, which includes individual and group domestic violence education. Another service is the counseling, specifically designed for the unique circumstances that victims and survivors encounter. Offers The Law Project which provides consultation and representation on civil-legal matters to income-eligible victims, and survivors within the county.

Provides general information on domestic violence and referrals to local assistance. For Public Policy information: 2000 M Street, NW, Ste 480, Washington, DC. Phone: (202)467-8714.

Accepts all referrals of adults, over the age of 18 years, who are alleged to be incapable of caring for themselves because of a physical or mental incapacity and/or are abused, neglected, or financially exploited by others; and have no one willing or able to assist them responsibly. Services may be provided free, without regard to income. A caseworker will visit the person in his/her home within 24 hours, if the allegation is life threatening; and within 3 working days if non-life threatening. Adult Protective Services uses a case management approach to evaluate eligibility for counseling, financial management services, and medical services. Anyone making a referral to adult protective services in good faith is protected from civil liability. Call for further information.

Offers referral for support groups for victims of domestic violence and child support issues, conducts legal awareness seminars, and provides advocacy, information and referral, and assistance with entitlement.

Offers various support groups for men and women who have experienced the effects of sexual violence due to pornography. Call for more information.

Investigating all reported domestic incidents and providing assistance to victims of Domestic Violence. The Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse Bureau of the Suffolk County Police Department conducts confidential investigations involving domestic violence and elder abuse, and acts as a liaison to the courts, outside agencies and governmental entities. The Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse Bureau also provides outreach to victims of domestic violence and raises community awareness through education regarding family violence issues. Call for more detailed information.

Advocates provide victims with crisis intervention counseling, help petition for orders of protection and accompany victims to court. Advocates act as a liaison between the victim and the criminal justice system and help individuals understand basic legal proceedings. Referrals are made to appropriate agencies for additional needs.

Provides residential alcohol/drug abuse treatment program to hearing impaired or deaf adults. Offers individual and group counseling which includes relapse prevention, assertiveness, grief, and vocational counseling. Also offers educational lectures, films, group discussions, Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, Concerned Others Program and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings.

Dedicated to the promotion of public awareness and understanding of sexual addiction, compulsivity and offending. Website provides links to a variety of sexual addiction 12-step support group programs including co-dependency, incest, survivor groups and offender services.

Offers many agencies and organizations available to assist victims of elder abuse and neglect. To find assistance, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.

Offers referral for support groups for victims of domestic violence and child support issues, conducts legal awareness seminars, and provides advocacy, information and referral, and assistance with entitlement.

A 24hr. national hotline providing callers with immediate intervention assistance and information about shelters, counseling, health care centers.

Casa Salva provides temporary housing to homeless survivors of victims of domestic violence and their families fleeing from abusive relationships. Assists individuals to secure housing and provide a rent subsidy for a time-limited basis, with the goal of achieving housing stability and self-sufficiency.

Dedicated to the promotion of public awareness and understanding of sexual addiction, compulsivity and offending. Website provides links to a variety of sexual addiction 12-step support group programs including co-dependency, incest, survivor groups and offender services.

Offers various support groups for men and women who have experienced the effects of sexual violence due to pornography. Call for more information.

Advocates provide victims with crisis intervention counseling, help petition for orders of protection and accompany victims to court. Advocates act as a liaison between the victim and the criminal justice system and help individuals understand basic legal proceedings. Referrals are made to appropriate agencies for additional needs.

Offers support services to Suffolk County residents dealing with alcohol, opioid or substance abuse. Services may include evaluations, referrals to treatment programs, short-term counseling, peer support and recovery coach services. Call for additional information.

Provides women with emergency, temporary, and permanent housing. Offers referrals for education, employment placement, medical care, chemical dependency issues, social services, and basic needs. Assists with temporary financial assistance for women and their children who are homeless due to domestic violence. Assistance may cover relocations fees, moving costs, security deposit, and 9 months of rental assistance.

Support groups and short term crisis counseling are available for senior victims.

Offers referral for support groups for victims of domestic violence and child support issues, conducts legal awareness seminars, and provides advocacy, information and referral, and assistance with entitlement.

Provides community education and planning, as well as direct client services including one-on-one support, trauma informed therapy, crisis intervention, and domestic violence emergency shelter.

Offers a workshop, Talleres de Liderazgo, a free five-week course, taught in Spanish only, on leadership and basic legal rights training. Topics include domestic violence, access to medical care and education, and legal rights as workers, parents and spouses. This training was created to unite the community through popular education and other organizing techniques to build self-esteem and foster leadership in the communities in which Latino immigrants are active, inform participants on local efforts to improve their quality of life, and assure the protection of human rights. Legal services available to Suffolk County residents.

Provides general information on domestic violence and referrals to local assistance. For Public Policy information: 2000 M Street, NW, Ste 480, Washington, DC. Phone: (202)467-8714.

Provides advocacy in criminal and family court for sexually victimized adults and children and their non-offending family members. Also offers a Court-School Program to familiarize children and their non-offending family members of the courtroom experience. Call for more information.

Provides information and referral for domestic problems related but not limited to, child abuse/neglect, family violence and elder abuse.