Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

CONNECT’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 508-696-SAFE (7233)

You are not alone. We are here to help.

CONNECT to End Violence, a dual domestic violence program and rape crisis center, provides free and confidential services to individuals who have experienced or witnessed domestic or sexual violence as well as loved ones, friends, acquaintances or coworkers who may also be impacted. Our services are available to all. All services, including bilingual, are available on a walk-in basis, or by appointment.

The mission of CONNECT to End Violence is to reduce domestic and sexual violence on Martha’s Vineyard by changing the social norms through education, advocacy, and community mobilization, and providing crisis intervention services including advocacy, counseling, and support services for victims.

CONNECT’s services include:

24/7 Crisis Hotline 508-696-7233 (SAFE)

Trained domestic violence and rape crisis counselors are available 24/7 on our hotline. They provide confidential support and immediate response to the hospital, courthouse, and local police stations. Callers can also schedule a counseling session by calling our hotline.

Survivor Advocacy

CONNECT advocates and counselors offer compassionate, confidential support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence as they navigate complex systems. Our team can assist with the following:

• Court Accompaniment & Advocacy for: Criminal, Probate, and Protective Orders
• Hospital Accompaniment: support during evidence collection kits, as well as other violence-related hospital visits
• Police Advocacy: support during reporting to police as well as accompaniment to local police stations

To request survivor advocacy, please call our 24/7 hotline at 508-696-SAFE(7233)

Crisis & Short-term Counseling

CONNECT provides free, confidential crisis and short-term counseling for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as their family members, non-offending partners, children, and friends. Counselors offer compassionate listening, safety planning, and resource referrals while supporting survivors at their own pace and empowering them to make the choices that are right for them.

Community Education

CONNECT works with schools, local organizations, and community partners to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence and promote healthy relationships. Through education, outreach, and community events, CONNECT helps ensure survivors and their loved ones know that support and resources are available.

Supervised Visitation

CONNECT’s Supervised Visitation Center provides a safe, neutral environment where children can visit with a non-residential parent in situations involving domestic violence, custody, or other family court matters. Visits are carefully supervised by trained staff to ensure a secure and supportive setting for families.

Child Witness to Violence Services

All of our services are free and confidential. The Child Witness to Violence Program works through an empowerment model and is child-focused in the services we provide. Our goal is to provide a safe place for a child to process traumatic events or relationships and begin to heal. Part of the process is removing barriers and meeting survivors where they are on their healing journey.

CONNECT empowers individuals by: 

• Believing individuals are experts in their own story, know what is best for them and what safety looks like and will make decisions based on their life circumstances. 
• Educating individuals on resources available in our community to promote their well-being and safety.

CONNECT also provides services to children and/or family members of victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.

CONNECT’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 508-696-SAFE (7233)

Trained domestic violence and rape crisis counselors are available 24/7 on our hotline. They provide confidential support and immediate response to the hospital, courthouse, and local police stations. Callers can also schedule a counseling session by calling our hotline.

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CONNECT’s funding is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and by private contributions.