From ProPublica, “When Gwyn Kaitis heard that the measures to prevent the spread of the virus required families to stay in their homes, her mind raced through the consequences. Kaitis is the policy coordinator for the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and one thing she knows is that “violence increases when you have circumstances such as unemployment and isolation…” Sequestered with their abusers, victims will lose a safe space to call for help, she said.”
Despite how it may feel right now, you are not alone. If you or your family is suffering from violence or abuse, please reach out to one of the local resources listed here.
Local Resources
LifeWire
24-Hour HelpLine: 425-746-1940 or 1-800-827-8840. We have stopped offering support groups during this time, but all other services are able to continue remotely. Therapy sessions are currently being conducted by phone, which is not a best practice, but we are looking into a HIPAA-compliant video chat method that will allow Therapists to meet with participants “face to face.”
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (ADWAS)
Wide ranging services for abused deaf women including advocacy, children’s program, counseling and housing.
API Chaya
Serving Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander survivors of domestic violence and abuse and human trafficking.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service
Ofrece servicios de intervención, prevención y difusión a sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, agresión sexual y otros delitos, cuyo conocimiento de inglés es limitado.
Intervention, prevention, and outreach services for non or limited English-language proficient Latino survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes.
King County Domestic Violence Protection Orders
Anyone experiencing physical harm, bodily injury, assault, stalking, sexual assault or who fears imminent physical harm or bodily injury by a family or household member may file a protection order.
Jewish Family Services Project Devora Domestic Violence Services
Project DVORA works with survivors of gender-based violence, including domestic violence and sexual assault. They assist community members in emotional support, safety planning and navigating logistical hurdles.
New Beginnings
24 Hour Help Line 206-522-9472
New Beginnings empowers survivors and mobilizes community awareness and action to end domestic violence.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
NWIRP works to ensure access to life-changing forms of immigration relief for survivors of domestic violence.
Northwest Network (Provisto servicios en Espanol y Ingles)
The NW Network provides services by and for the LGBT community. They offer skilled support for survivors of domestic, dating and sexual abuse.
La Red Noroeste de Sobrevivientes Bisexuales, Trans, Lesbianas, & Gay provisto servicios por y para la comunidad LGBT. Ofrecen apoyo experto a sobrevivientes de la violencia doméstica y sexual.
Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA)
ReWA’s Domestic Violence Program empowers women to recover from violence and live healthy lives that are full of possibility.
Salvation Army Domestic Violence Programs
Salvation Army Domestic Violence Programs address domestic violence through promoting safety, healing, and empowerment, with autonomy of each person as a core value.
The majority of those Salvation Army serves are persons of color and from communities historically oppressed due to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender expression, disability, immigration status and other factors. They are GBLTQ friendly and language interpretation is provided. They do not inquire into immigration status.
Solid Ground
Provider of resources for survivors of domestic violence including temporary housing.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
24-Hour Resource Line at 1.888.99.VOICE for help and information, as well as therapy, family education, legal advocacy and other supports for sexual assault survivors and their families. Our community-based nonprofit serves all of King County. Si usted o alguien a quien ama ha sido afectado(a), nosotros podemos ayudar. Dando Voz proporciona servicios confidenciales y gratuitos a víctimas de abuso sexual y a sus familiares en la comunidad hispana. Para mayor información en español, por favor contáctenos por teléfono al 425-282-0324.
WA 2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free confidential community service and your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more.
