| Domestic Violence Resources | Contact Information |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline
For local domestic violence programs near you check the blue pages in your phone book under the heading of “Abuse/Assault.” | Phone: (800) 799-7233
TTY: (800) 787-3224
Web: www.ndvh.org |
| Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Administrative offices of the statewide network of domestic violence services, information and referral during business hours. | Phone: (800) 932-4632
TTY: (800) 553-2508
Web: www.pcadv.org |
| Pennsylvania Department of Health
Visit the Department of Health’s website for domestic violence materials in English and Spanish. Click on “Pamphlets and Publications” for item numbers and an order form. | Phone: (877) PA-HEALTH
Web: www.health.state.pa.us |
| Domestic Violence Mental Health Policy Initiative
A project designed to address the unmet mental health needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. | Phone: (312) 726-7020
Web: www.dvmhpi.org |
| Family Violence Prevention Fund's
National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence.
Technical assistance and downloadable documents and information are available on the website. | Phone: (888) Rx-ABUSE
TTY: (800) 595-4889
Web: www.endabuse.org/health |
| Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
Statewide network of sexual violence crisis centers for information, referral and resources. | Phone: (888) 772-PCAR
Web: www.pcar.org |
The Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research
The Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research has a downloadable evaluation tool that health care organizations can use to assess the quality and effectiveness of their domestic violence programs. | Web: www.ahrq.gov/research/domesticviol |
| National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
This resource, which can be accessed by internet or phone, offers real-time one-on-one support from trained advocates. All communication is confidential and anonymous. | Phone: 1-866-331-9474
Web: www.loveisrespect.org |
For more information or additional copies of this document please contact the Pennsylvania Medical Society's member services department at (800) 228-7823.
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