Working with our community to end domestic violence.

Client Services

Drop-In Center

Please call 401-846-5263 for assistance and updated drop-in hours and locations. Advocates are available Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., excluding holidays. Services are available for those who are in need of referrals, support and advocacy. All services are free and confidential.

24/7 Helpline 800-494-8100

Chat

Advocacy and support for those seeking assistance and safety from domestic violence. Referrals are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We do not use caller ID and all our calls are blocked to ensure safety and confidentiality. This is a statewide helpline for Rhode Island.

Housing Advocacy Program

Safe Home

Housing Advocates provide a safe, confidential shelter for abused women and their children. Men in need of shelter services are referred to local programs. This program empowers victims of domestic abuse to be independent and assists victims to secure affordable housing. Call 866-236-2474 to speak with an advocate who will be able to assist you.

Transitional Housing

Housing Advocates provide support and services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Transitional housing is designed to serve as a bridge between shelter and more permanent affordable housing. The goals of the program are to assist residents in finding safe and affordable housing, developing and achieving personal goals, developing good parenting skills, and problem-solving skills. Call 866-236-2474 for more information. Pets are welcome in our housing programs with support from the Potter League.

Systems Advocacy Program

Court Advocacy

Systems Advocates provide support and education to domestic violence victims who are navigating aspects of the court system. They will explain your rights as a victim of a crime, the court process and what to expect in court. The Advocate can also convey your wishes to the prosecutors and will be present at the arraignment, pretrial and trial. You can speak to them about the case and ask questions. Safety planning and referral services are also provided. Towns served at Newport Courthouse are Newport, Middletown,
Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton and Jamestown. Call 401-846-5263 for more information.

Law Enforcement Advocacy

Systems Advocates are trained advocates who work for local non-profits and who work with the local police departments. The Advocate provides immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, information, referrals and work in collaboration with law enforcement officers on all domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault cases. Call 401-846-5263 for more information.

Family Violence Option Advocacy Program (FVOAP)

System Advocates assist Department of Human Services (DHS) clients who are victims/survivors of domestic violence. Advocates work with DHS, the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV), RI Works
(RI’s cash assistance program), and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Through the FVOAP, clients may be able to obtain a waiver from certain requirements of the RI Works program or Child Care Assistance Programs. Advocates also assist victims/survivors with supports such as immediate crisis counseling and safety planning. Advocates can connect you with your local domestic violence agency and provide referrals to help you obtain orders for protection, housing assistance, legal services, basic needs, counseling and support groups and other referrals throughout the state. Call your local DHS office or call 401-846-5263 for more information.