Domestic Violence Resources in New York

If you or someone you care for is experiencing domestic violence in New York, help is available around the clock. New York State has a strong network of emergency shelters, legal protections, and supportive services — and you do not need to navigate them alone. Whether you are in New York City, upstate, or a rural community, a call to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) or 2-1-1 New York can connect you to confidential, local resources day or night.

Survivors in New York may be eligible for a range of supports beyond emergency shelter, including cash assistance, Medicaid, SNAP food benefits, and priority housing placement. New York's Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) oversees a statewide network of certified domestic violence programs — including emergency shelters, non-residential services, and legal advocacy — and can help you find the closest certified program in your county.

Safety planning, orders of protection, and civil legal help are all part of the services available to survivors. If you are helping a client as a social worker or case manager, 2-1-1 New York is the fastest way to locate real-time shelter availability and local program contacts across all 62 counties.