Domestic Violence Resources
Resources for Women Seeking Safety
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. These organizations provide confidential support, shelter, and guidance for women in the South Shore area.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you need to leave quickly, the National DV Hotline can help you make a safety plan: 1-800-799-7233.
Safety First — Then Stability
Leaving a dangerous situation takes courage, and the path forward is rarely straightforward. The organizations listed here provide emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and safety planning for women and families in the South Shore and Greater Boston area.
Once a woman has reached safety and is ready for the next chapter, stable private housing can be an important part of rebuilding. Steady Path Home is not a domestic violence shelter, but we are a private supportive residence for women who are ready for a structured, peaceful living environment and are no longer in an active crisis situation.
Hotlines & Immediate Help
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained advocates can help with safety planning, local resources, and next steps. Call, text, or chat online.
800-799-7233SafeLink Massachusetts
The statewide domestic violence hotline for Massachusetts. Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local programs and shelters.
877-785-2020Jane Doe Inc.
The Massachusetts coalition against sexual assault and domestic violence. Connects survivors with local member organizations and statewide resources.
Local Organizations — South Shore
DOVE Inc. — Quincy
DOVE is a Quincy-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and support services for survivors of domestic violence on the South Shore.
617-770-7515Casa Myrna — Boston
Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence in the Greater Boston area.
Harbor — South Shore Women's Center
Offers counseling, support groups, and advocacy for women and families affected by domestic violence across the South Shore.
Legal Aid & Advocacy
Greater Boston Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for low-income residents, including assistance with restraining orders, housing, and family law matters related to domestic violence.
617-603-1700Massachusetts Legal Aid
Connects Massachusetts residents with free legal help, including domestic violence-related housing, custody, and protection order cases.
A Next Step When You're Ready
Steady Path Home is a privately operated women's supportive residence in Quincy, Massachusetts. We are not a domestic violence shelter and do not provide emergency crisis services. We are a private, paid housing option for women who have moved through a crisis situation and are looking for a stable, structured, and peaceful place to live as they rebuild. If you are still in an active crisis, please reach out to the organizations above first.
Ready for a Stable Next Step?
When the time is right, we'd be glad to talk about whether Steady Path Home might be a good fit.