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- Families Experiencing Domestic Violence
- Families Experiencing Homelessness
- FAQ’s For Those Seeking Shelter
If you are in a life threatening situation, call 911. If you are not in a life threatening situation but want more information abut our services please see below.
Doorways Domestic Violence Program:
Hotline, Safehouse, and Court Advocate Services
(703) 237-0881 24-hour hotline
The Domestic Violence Program provides safe shelter and assistance to women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence.
Free and confidential crisis support, information and referrals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More information for Survivors of Domestic Violence:
- Safety Planning: A Safety plan is a plan of action designed to help keep someone experiencing domestic violence and their children as safe as possible before, during or after a violence incident. A safety plan can be made at anytime for someone in an abusive relationship, someone leaving an abusive relationship or someone already out of an abusive relationship.
- Below are some different safety plans depending on the type of safety planning you or a loved one needs.
- Safety Alert! Learn how electronics are used by abusers.
- You always call the Doorways 24-hour hotline for assistance: 703-237-0881
- For more local and national resources, click here.
Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home
(703) 907-0022 24-hour helpline
The Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home provides shelter and assistance to women and families who are homeless. Free and confidential crisis support, information and referrals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FAQ’s For Those Seeking Shelter
If you have additional questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Doorways.
Where can I put my belongings when I leave?
There is limited storage space on-site for families entering a Doorways home. Our staff will assess the families’ storage needs with them to determine what can enter the home and what might need to be stored off-site based on our capacity and policies. There are a few storage facilities in Arlington County who assist Doorways residents. The Crisis Assistance Bureau can also provide financial assistance in paying for storage if necessary.
Where do/can my pets go?
Currently neither home is able to provide shelter for animals. The Animal Welfare League is a good resource for people needing shelter for their pets. They are able to shelter cats, dogs, and other small companion pets for 2 weeks free of charge. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is only able to serve Arlington County and Falls Church residents.
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Phone: 703-931-2568
Email: mail@awla.org
2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr.
Arlington, VA 22206