Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline
Call or text for resources, referrals, safe house screenings, safety planning, and emotional support.
To reach our crisis hotline, please call or text (716) 433-6716.
Domestic Violence Counseling
Provides information on the dynamics of domestic violence and abusive relationships; identifies options, develops safety plans, and offers emotional support and guidance.
Domestic Violence Advocate
Provides information on the family and criminal court process, safety planning, court accompaniment, emotional support, and guidance.
Community Outreach
Speakers are available through the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier for education and awareness training to community organizations and general audiences.
Sexual Assault Advocates
We provide confidential advocacy for rape and sexual assault victims. From the moment we receive your call on the crisis hotline, a trained advocate is notified and responds within minutes. This advocate will accompany a sexual assault victim to the emergency room for a forensic rape exam, assist them through the criminal investigation process, and be available for crisis counseling on an ongoing basis.
Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group
Confidential support group for adult survivors of Domestic Violence, providing a trauma informed enviroment led by a DV counselor.
KidStrong
KidStrong is a support group for children that have been exposed to family violence. The program works with children ages 4 to 12 years old. The group incorporates age appropriate instruction, therapeutic games, role-plays, worksheets, movement, art therapy, small group discussions regarding the weekly topic, feelings, self-esteem activities, safety planning, and a snack.
The goals of the KidStrong program are as follows:
- To help children learn new ways to cope with separation, violence and low self-esteem in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging.
- To assist children in building positive social behaviors.
- To aid children in gaining self-esteem through a support group that understands and values each child’s uniqueness.
- There are no fees to attend. Children may start the program at any time.
Location: Lockport, NY
Please reach out for Women’s Group/KidStrong in Lockport (716-433-6714).
Location: North Tonawanda, NY
Please reach out for Women’s Group in NT (716-343-3129).
Safe Dwelling
This safe dwelling facility is completely confidential and made to feel like home, providing domestic violence victims with comfort and care in times of crisis. For more information visit: https://ywcaniagarafrontier.org/services/safe-dwelling/
Transitional Housing
Provides the second stage of housing after Crisis Housing with a supportive program. For more information visit: https://ywcaniagarafrontier.org/services/acting-as-a-catalyst-for-change/
Additional Links
www.nyscadv.org
www.OPDV.state.ny.us
www.ncadv.org
www.nyscasa.org
LGBT
http://respectlove.opdv.ny.gov/