508-746-2664
We believe all people have the right to live free from violence and abuse.
We provide free and confidential support, advocacy, prevention, and educational programs.
What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence can be in the form of emotional, financial, verbal, physical abuse or manipulative behaviors used by a person in a relationship to gain power and control over the other.
Domestic violence is a crime.
Partners may/may not be married, dating, separated, in an open relationship, living together, in a same sex relationship, family, or caregivers.
We offer the following free and confidential services.
Individual and group support for people experiencing domestic violence, teen dating violence, and children who have witnessed domestic violence.
Civilian advocacy within 18 police departments in Plymouth county. Providing victim contact and support, risk assessment, safety planning, information, resources, and referrals.
We also offer for our clients access to our food pantry and clothing closet. As well as information and referrals to community based programs.
SAFEPLAN is MOVA’s statewide, court based program that provides specially trained and certified advocates to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking protection from abuse.
SAFEPLAN advocates assist individuals in filing 209A restraining orders, 258E harrassment orders, and help explain the court, police, and legal proceedings.
We offer SAFEPLAN court advocacy in Plymouth District, Plymouth Probate, Wareham District, and Hingham District courts.
We offer counseling and advocacy to people experiencing domestic violence who have sought services at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.
Advocates provide crisis intervention, support, and resources to individuals seeking medical attention. Counselors help survivors cope with trauma and reassure them that they are now safe and believed. Also explaining victim’s rights and remind survivors that every step of their care is their choice.
Federally funded by OVW.
Helping to assist clients in finding and maintaining safe and affordable housing as a transition out of an abusive relationship.
Also helping to assist with budgeting, resume writing, and workforce development.
Designed to help the individual achieve economic self sufficiency.
Is extremely jealous/possessive and checks on you constantly
Tries to control you by making all of the decisions, believing only one person should be in control of the relationship
Does not want you to have friends or socialize without partner present
Tells you how to dress
Calls you names and puts you down
Frequently accuses you of unfaithfulness
Frightens you by driving recklessly, throwing things, and/org getting in your face during arguments
Threatens to harm you, your family, friends, pets, and/or threatens to self harm
Pressures you for sex and/or thinks of you as a sex object
Blames you when you are mistreated. Says you provoked, pressed buttons, and/or brought this upon yourself
Has a history of bad relationships and blames former partners
Every donation received makes a difference and helps support survivors of domestic violence.
Please make out and mail all donations to:
South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center
P.O. Box 6237
North Plymouth, MA 02362
Surviving Homicide’s Aftermath: Resources, Education & Support
Providing free, confidential services to family and friends of individuals who have been murdered, were victims of terrorism, or are surviving victims of vehicular homicide in Plymouth and Bristol counties.
Healing, Education, Arts, Reconnecting Together
A children’s program of S.H.A.R.E.S providing free, confidential individual and group support, as well as advocacy.
Services are provided in your community, at one of our offices, or in your home.
South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center is always looking for volunteers.
If interested please reach out via email at alicia.ssrac@hptc.org for more information.
Advocacy for those affected by impaired driving.
Providing free and confidential support services to family, friends, witnesses, and survivors who have been affected either directly or indirectly by an incident involving an impaired driver.
Offering in person and virtual options.
Support for grandparents for the life-altering situations of raising a grandchild.
A youth led, adult-supervised social group for LGBTQIA+ and ally middle and high school students. Created to give youth a safe and positive place to meet peers and express themselves.
Services are offered in your community, at one of our office, or at your home.
If interested in participating in any support groups, please reach out to the agency for more information at 508-746-2664
Consult with an advocate from your local domestic violence program, who can inform you of your rights and options
Open a bank account in your name, and have the statements sent to a relative or friend.
Choose a safe place to go. Choose people who will help you leave.
Purchase a new phone from a domestic violence center.
Make copies of important documents, and leave them with a trusted relative or friend.
If the abuser has access to weapons, has threatened homicide or suicide, has stalked you, and/or abuses drugs and/or alcohol, you may be in grave danger and are encouraged to seek immediate assistance.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
