Domestic Violence Resources in Pennsylvania

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in Pennsylvania, help is available right now. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in multiple languages. Trained advocates can help you safety-plan, find local shelter, and connect with Pennsylvania-specific services — whether you are ready to leave or just need to talk through your options.

Pennsylvania has a network of county-based domestic violence programs funded and coordinated through the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV). These local programs provide emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and children's services at no cost to survivors. Because programs are organized by county, the fastest way to reach the one nearest you is to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline or dial 2-1-1, Pennsylvania's statewide helpline, and ask for your local domestic violence program.

Leaving an abusive situation often means needing help with housing, income, healthcare, and safety all at once. Pennsylvania's public benefit programs — including Medicaid, SNAP, and LIHEAP — are available to survivors and can often be accessed on an expedited basis. A social worker or DV advocate at your local program can help you apply and navigate these systems so you are not doing it alone.