If you are someone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic violence, there are many organizations and resources that are available to you regardless of your immigration status. Below is a list of resources of organizations that work to support survivors.
This resource list has been updated as of October 2026.
What counts as domestic violence?
The National Domestic Violence Hotline describes domestic violence as “a pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control.” Domestic violence does not just refer to physical abuse, and can also include emotional and financial abuse.
Examples of non-physical abusive behaviors include:
- Using coercion and threats to intimidate someone into
- Isolating someone from their friends and family so they are reliant on the abuser.
- Making someone feel bad about themselves, humiliating them, or calling them names.
- Controlling someone’s money, preventing them from working, or forcing them to work.
Can men and people in LGBTQ relationships be victims of domestic violence?
Yes, people in all types of relationships can be affected by domestic violence. According to the CDC’s 2023/2024 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 6 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. “experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.”
What kind of immigration support is available to victims of domestic violence?
Immigrants who are victims of domestic violence may be eligible for a green card based on the violence or abuse they suffered. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows immigrants who were abused by their US citizen or lawful permanent resident spouses, parents, or adult children to apply for a green card separately from their abusive family member. The U-Visa also exists for immigrants who have been victims or witnesses of certain crimes that are reported to the police.
What National Resources are available to Domestic Violence Victims?
- Emergency police number: 911
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline for information and emergencies regarding domestic violence (available 24/7): 1-800-799-7233, or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). You can also text “START” to 88788 or speak to their chat bot.
- National Deaf Hotline Videophone (available from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on M-F): 1-855-812-1001 or deafhelp@thehotline.org; hours of operation: 9am-5pm M-F
- National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline for young people experiencing domestic violence: 1-866-331-9474
What NY State resources are available to domestic violence victims?
- NY State hotlines for domestic violence:
English: 1-800-942-6906
Spanish: 1-800-942-6908 - NY State Child Abuse Hotline:
Phone: 1-800-342-3720 - NY State LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence Network:
Phone: (212) 714-1141
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What New York City resources are available to domestic violence victims?
New York City information services: 311
Brooklyn
- Elder Abuse (718) 250-5299
- Family Court (347) 401-9600
- Criminal Court: (718) 250-3300
- Brooklyn Family Justice Center
Phone: (718) 250-5113
Address: 350 Jay Street, 14th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours of operation: No appointment needed, open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bronx
- Domestic Criminal Court: (718) 590-2858
- Family Court: (718) 618-2098
- Bronx Family Justice Center
Phone: (718) 508-1220
Address: 198 E. 161st St, 2nd Fl, Bronx, NY 10451
Hours of operation: No appointment needed, open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Manhattan
- Criminal Court: (212) 335-4300
- Family Court: (646) 386-5200
- Manhattan Family Justice Center
Phone: (212) 602-2800
Address: 80 Centre St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013
Hours of operation: No appointment needed, open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Queens
- Criminal court: (718) 286-6550
- Family Court: (718) 298-0197
- Queens Family Justice Center
Phone: (718) 575-4545
Address: 126-02 82nd Ave, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Hours of operation: No appointment needed, open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Staten Island
- Criminal Court: (718) 876-6300
- Family Court: (718) 675-8800
- Staten Island Family Justice Center
Phone: (718) 697-4300
Address: 126 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours of operation: No appointment needed, open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
What non-profit services are available for Domestic Violence Victims?
North Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)
Provides counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and many other services. Resources and support are available to anyone, but most accessible to people living in upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Phone: (212) 822-8311 (call or message through WhatsApp)
Safe Horizon
Runs shelters for domestic violence victims.
Phone: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673).
Where can I find neighborhood and county-specific resources for domestic violence victims?
You can search for county and neighborhood-specific resources and organizations via the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence program directory.
