Women In Distress | Broward County, Inc

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

"Be Real in Relationships"
awareness campaign presented by
Memorial Healthcare System

You're not alone

We are here to help domestic violence
survivors and their children.
All of our services are
confidential and free of charge.

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Our Mission is to stop domestic violence abuse

for everyone through intervention, education & advocacy

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You can help keep families safe

More than 3 million children witness
domestic violence
in their homes every year.

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Life is full of blessings

Thank you to the
Estate of Susan C. Gutman
for making a legacy gift to Women In Distress

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24-Hour Help

Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full-service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We offer 24-hour crisis intervention through our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline and emergency shelter, as well as counseling and support for victims and their children.

24-hour Crisis Hotline

(954) 761-1133 | 7-1-1 (1-800-955-8771) for Florida Relay Telecommunications Services

Safety Plan how to STAY SAFE Escape Page

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Our “Be Real In Relationships” Teen Dating Violence Awareness Campaign (#BeRealInRelationships), presented by Memorial Heathcare System, will encourage young people (and everyone!) to have honest conversations with the important people in their lives, and not feel like they or we … Read More →

Thank you to our partners

Thank you to all of our Partners, donors, and attendees for attending our 5th Annual Women In Distress Women’s Empowerment Forum and joining our mission to end domestic violence for everyone. To learn more about upcoming events and sponsorship … Read More →

2,401

WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN SERVED

Adults and children received services such as crisis intervention, safe shelter, individual counseling, group sessions, and therapy.

21,450

ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND THERAPY HOURS

Mental health support was provided to survivors and their children to help heal the emotional scars of domestic violence abuse so they could begin to rebuild their lives.

45,618

SAFE EMERGENCY SHELTER NIGHTS

Emergency shelter included food, clothing, safety planning, counseling and therapy, and pet assistance and shelter. More than 60% of the survivors served in the emergency shelter were children ranging in ages from newborn to teens.

12,302

24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE CALLS ANSWERED

The hotline provided survivors with a critical lifeline, helping them access emergency shelter, counseling and therapy outreach services, relocation info, legal referrals and other homeless-related inquiries and referrals.

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