Prevention & Early Intervention Division
Elizabeth Z. Brown, M.S., Division Director

Domestic Violence Program
Contact: Ed Koistinen, Manager

Hotlines: 456.9476 - 774.8648

The Domestic Violence Program provides support, advocacy, referral and counseling for victims of domestic violence and their children. The confidential hotlines are available for crisis intervention 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency shelter and referrals are also available for families who need a safe place in a crisis. All calls are confidential.

Support groups are available to the community and shelter residents. Certified, trained domestic violence advocates provide all services.

Services include:

• Safety planning
• Counseling and support groups
• Court advocacy
• Information and referral
• Spanish speaking staff
• Emergency shelter
• Transitional living program
• Educational programs and trainings are offered in schools, the workplace and the community.

Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence.

Funding is provided by the Connecticut Department of Social Services and The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence