House of Ruth - House of Ruth offers comprehensive services and housing for women and children. Our services range from supportive housing for families and single women in crisis, to a therapeutic, developmental daycare for homeless children, and free counseling services to anyone who has been a victim of domestic violence. (Contact  202-667-7001 ext. 320 or [email protected])

My Sister’s Place - MSP is unique in offering a full continuum of care from emergency shelter through transitional-to-permanent housing.  Our experienced team of case managers and residential counselors provides clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive services to empower survivors to recover and thrive.  MSP also provides training, case consultation, and advocacy to engage communities to prevent violence and abuse. 

For prayer ministry appointments, pastoral care appointments, and counseling recommendations, visit ncc.re/support. 

Local Christian Counseling Networks:

• CentrePointe Counseling
• Life Christian Counseling Network
• Safe Harbor Christian Counseling
• New Life Christian Counseling Network (Nationwide)

For individually vetted counselors, use ncc.re/support.

Questions?  Check out our Therapy FAQs.

Videos

Am I Being Abused? - When Love Hurts

Ending Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence: Engaging Kids to Create a New Normal (9 min) Jane Randel, TEDXMaplewood

FVPSA 30th Anniversary (3 mins) National Domestic Violence Hotline

Laura’s Story (1 min) National Domestic Violence Hotline

Leah’s Story (1 min) National Domestic Violence Hotline

“Luckiest Guy” PSA (47 sec) National Domestic Violence Hotline

Podcasts

Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse, and the Gospel - The Gospel Coalition

Articles 

Are We Lions or Mice? The Biblical Advice for Domestic Abuse We Need to Listen To - Propel Women

Domestic Abusers Can Control Your Devices. Here’s How to Fight Back. - New York Times

How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship - Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

I Got Out of An Abusive Relationship: Here are Four Ways My Friends Helped - Propel Women

What if I live with my abusive partner? - loveisrespect.org

What is Domestic Violence? - National Domestic Violence Hotline

What is a Safety Plan? - National Domestic Violence Hotline

Working from Home and Domestic Abuse - Restored

Infographics, Factsheets & Brochures 

The Allstate Foundation Moving Ahead Curriculum: A Financial Empowerment Resource (En español)

Calling All Families and Friends of Families Experiencing Violence at Home - Futures Without Violence

Everybody Deserves Healthy Relationships - National Domestic Violence Hotline

Forms of Abusive Behavior - Sanctuary for Families

Healthy Relationship Quiz - loveisrespect.org

Intimate Partner Violence - APA

Preventing Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet - CDC

Online Tools & Resources

Interactive Guide to Safety Planning - loveisrespect.org

Books

Is It My Fault? Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence by Lindsey and Justin Holcomb

DC Domestic Violence Coordinator at Police Headquarters - (202) 727-7137

The DC Victim Hotline - 1-844-443-5732

The Deaf Hotline is available 24/7 through video phone (1-855-812-1001), email and chat for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled survivors.

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224

National Sexual Assault Hotline – (800) 656-HOPE

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - 1-866-331-9474