Safe Passage provides a variety of support and advocacy services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. For further information about any of our services, please call our office at (413) 586-1125.
HOTLINE: Safe Passage’s hotline is answered 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Call our hotline for emotional support, help during a crisis, safety planning, to review your options, or for information and referrals. The hotline number is (413) 586-5066 or toll-free (888) 345-5282.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES: Call Safe Passage at (413) 586-1125 to set up an appointment with a Counselor/Advocate. Appointments are available Monday-Friday between 9:00 and 4:00 and are also available on a walk-in basis. Counselors provide emotional support; crisis intervention; assistance with developing safety plans; advocacy on housing, welfare, medical, education and legal issues; and specialized services for Latinas, women with disabilities, and immigrant women.
SUPPORT GROUPS: Safe Passage offers several weekly support groups for women who have experienced domestic violence. All groups are located in our office at 43 Center Street, Suite 304, Northampton, MA.
- Drop-in support group: Open to all women who have experienced domestic violence. The group is held every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Support group for women of color: This group is facilitated in Spanish and English and is open to all women of color who have experienced domestic violence. The group is held every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
- Other groups: We offer other specialized groups throughout the year, including a group for women with disabilities and a writing group. For more information, please call (413) 586-1125.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY: Safe Passage provides counseling and advocacy for children of all ages who have experienced and/or witnessed domestic violence, including individual and group counseling for children, parenting groups, and community outreach.
SHELTER PROGRAM: The shelter program at Safe Passage provides services to families fleeing immediate danger from domestic violence. Program services include provision of food, clothing, emergency funds, and other basic necessities. Staff provide support and advocacy for resident families. Resident families can also access all other services offered by Safe Passage. Click here for pictures of our shelter!
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROJECT: The Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) is a project of the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. Safe Passage’s DVIP Advocates work in partnership with area police departments to provide support, information, referral, and advocacy for victims when police respond to domestic violence incidents.
LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: Safe Passage’s Legal Referral Panel matches women who have experienced domestic violence with attorneys in our community. This program is funded by the Massachusetts Bar Foundation and provides legal representation on civil cases (primarily divorce, custody, and immigration) at no cost to women with low incomes. For more information or to set up an appointment, please call (413) 586-1125 x16.