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LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence and Survivor Support in NYC

If you’re experiencing intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking, relationship abuse, or other forms of harm, you don’t have to navigate it alone. The Center’s Survivor Assistance Program provides free, confidential, LGBTQ+-affirming survivor support for people across New York City.

Our experienced professionals can help you understand your options, plan for your safety, connect with resources, and take the next steps that feel right for you.

Call Hotline: (212) 620-7310

Get LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Help in NYC

If you are feeling unsafe right now, call 911.
If you are in immediate danger and cannot speak safely, call or text 911 and follow the operator’s instructions.

The Center’s Survivor Assistance Hotline
212-620-7310
Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

During program hours, you will speak with a trained Intake Coordinator who understands the unique dynamics of violence within LGBTQ+ relationships and the barriers survivors face when seeking help.

212-620-7310
Online Intake Form: English & Spanish

Need help outside program hours? From 6:00–10:00 PM on weekdays, The Center’s Information and Referral team can provide contact information for survivor support organizations and crisis services operating during those hours. After 10:00 PM and on weekends, our phone system provides a recorded list of emergency and crisis resources.

We return all non-emergency voicemails and online submissions the next business day.

LGBTQ+ Survivor Support for Domestic Violence and Relationship Abuse

Abuse and violence can take many forms. Intimate partner violence and domestic violence may involve physical harm, emotional abuse, financial control, stalking, isolation, technology-facilitated abuse, coercive control, or threats related to gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or immigration status.

For many LGBTQ+ survivors, seeking help can mean weighing concerns about being misunderstood, misgendered, or turned away altogether. At The Center, you don’t need to choose between your safety and your identity.

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Who We Help

We provide support to LGBTQ+ individuals across New York City experiencing:

• Intimate partner violence
• Domestic violence
• Relationship abuse
• Stalking
• Coercive control
• Financial abuse
• Technology facilitated abuse
• Assault, harassment, and other forms of victimization

We welcome people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, races, and ages.

How The Center Can Help

You don’t have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. We can help you understand your options and connect you with resources based on your circumstances and goals.

Services include:

Help preparing a safety plan to lower your risk of being hurt by an abusive partner.  

Support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced crime, violence, or other forms of harm.

Help identifying your needs, navigating available resources, and connecting with community services.

Housing advocacy and assistance connecting with resources for emergency and longer-term needs.

Connections to legal and advocacy resources that can help you understand your options and rights.

Help navigating health insurance and benefits resources.

Short-term support and connections to mental health and other community resources.

Referrals to organizations and services that can provide additional support based on your needs. 

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LGBTQ+ Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support

Experiencing domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, or other forms of harm can affect your mental health and sense of safety. If you are looking for longer-term mental health care, The Center’s licensed mental health clinic provides LGBTQ+-affirming therapy and psychiatric care to adults, adolescents ages 13+, and families.

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Your Privacy and Confidentiality

Our services are confidential. We will explain the limits of confidentiality during intake so you understand how your information is protected.

The Center is not law enforcement and does not report immigration status. We discuss any referrals or next steps with you first and only with your consent, except where required by law.

Planning for Your Safety

If you are experiencing abuse or violence, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. These resources can help you learn more about safety planning, understand your options, and connect with support for intimate partner violence.

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External Resources

Creating Your Safety Plan

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External Resources

Intimate Partner Violence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is abuse or violence that occurs within a romantic or intimate relationship. It can include physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or other forms of abuse, as well as stalking, coercive control, threats, and technology-facilitated abuse.

Yes. The Center’s Survivor Assistance Program provides free and confidential support for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, relationship abuse, and other forms of harm.

The Center provides LGBTQ+-affirming survivor support in New York City, including case management, housing and basic needs assistance, legal and advocacy referrals, benefits navigation, short-term support, and mental health referrals. 

Call the Survivor Assistance Hotline at (212) 620-7310.

No. You do not have to leave a relationship to speak with us or receive services. We support survivors whether they are considering leaving, staying, or are unsure. We can help you explore your options at your own pace.

Abuse can take many forms. You do not need to label your experience before contacting us.

Yes. The Center’s licensed mental health clinic provides LGBTQ+-affirming, trauma-informed therapy to adults and adolescents ages 13+, as well as services for families. The Center also provides behavioral therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management.

Yes. The Center supports survivors across the full continuum of care—from the moment someone reaches out for help through healing and rebuilding.

Yes. The Center’s Survivor Assistance Program provides housing advocacy and assistance, connecting survivors with emergency and longer-term housing resources. 

Yes. The Center’s Survivor Assistance Program provides referrals to legal and advocacy resources that can help you understand your options and rights.

Yes. Services through The Center’s Survivor Assistance Program are free.

Yes, our services are confidential. We will explain the limits of confidentiality during intake so you understand how we protect your information.

The Center is not law enforcement and does not report immigration status. We discuss any referrals or next steps with you first and only with your consent, except when required by law.

During program hours, you will speak with a trained intake and survivor who will ask about safety, gather basic information, and discuss what support may be helpful. You may be connected with The Center resources for ongoing services, or provided with referrals if another resource is the best fit.

From 6:00-10:00 PM on weekdays, The Center’s Information and Referral team can provide contact information for survivor support organizations and crisis services operating during those hours. After 10:00 PM and on the weekends, our phone system provides emergency and crisis resource information. 

We return non-emergency voicemails and online submissions the next business day.

You Are Not Alone

If you’re experiencing domestic violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, relationship abuse, or another form of harm, reaching out for help is an option—whether you’re ready to leave, considering your options, or simply want to talk with someone who understands.

The Center connects LGBTQ+ New Yorkers with affirming support, resources, and next steps.

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