Safe Passage (Massachusetts)
Founded in 1977 as Necessities/Necesidades, Safe Passage is a non-profit organization committed to ending domestic violence and oppression in women's lives through the provision of services and community engagement. Safe Passage serves women and their children, primarily from Hampshire County, who are experiencing or have experienced physical or emotional abuse. Safe Passage strives to create a community that does not tolerate violence against women and children. All of our services are free, confidential, accessible, and offered in English and Spanish. Interpreters are available for women who speak other languages, including ASL. Services are based on an empowerment model in which survivors are presented with options and supported in making their own choices.
Services
Safe Passage provides an integrated continuum of care through services provided within the agency, and through collaborative efforts with community partners. Services provided by Safe Passage include a 24-hour hotline; a residential program for families fleeing abuse; individual counseling and support groups; legal representation by a panel of private attorneys; disability services; specialized Latina and immigrant services; counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence; advocacy for housing, benefits, and other services; on-call advocacy for victims of domestic violence during police calls; and referral to court advocates for assistance with obtaining emergency restraining orders.