Resources for Women & Families in Need

If you’re experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Every day in our area, thousands of women wonder if and how they can leave an emotionally or physically abusive relationship. They may have little to no resources outside of their relationship, be new to this country, or be miles from family.

Fortunately, help is available. See the full list below, or search by county:

ARLINGTON COUNTY

FAIRFAX COUNTY

  • Domestic Violence Action Center
    703-246-4573
    Support for domestic violence and stalking, including shelter, counseling, housing referrals, and victim advocacy.
  • Temporarily Closed
    Bethany House of Northern Virginia
    703-658-9500
    Support for women and children escaping domestic violence, including emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and trauma recovery.
  • The Women’s Center
    703-281-2657
    Support through counseling, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and mental health resources.
  • Cornerstones
    571-323-9555
    Support for basic needs, emergency shelter, food assistance, financial aid, and housing stability.
  • Northern Virginia Family Service
    571-748-2500
    Support through shelter, food, health care, legal aid, and workforce development programs.
  • Department of Family Services
    703-324-7500
    Support for childcare, domestic and sexual violence services, employment, and financial assistance.
  • Partnership for Healthier Communities
    703-698-2550
    Support for uninsured families with healthcare access, enrollment assistance, and bilingual services.

LOUDOUN COUNTY

  • Domestic Violence & Abuse Services
    703-777-6552
    Support through crisis response, victim advocacy, and referrals. Includes the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) and Victim-Witness Program.
  • Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS)
    703-777-6552
    Support for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, including shelter, legal aid, children’s services, and prevention programs.
  • Good Shepherd Alliance
    703-724-1555
    Support for families in crisis, including emergency shelter, housing assistance, job training, and referrals.
  • Partnership for Healthier Communities
    703-698-2550
    Support for uninsured families with healthcare access, enrollment help, and bilingual services.

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Updated Jan 23, 2026