Women In Distress | Broward County, Inc

Dancing with the local Stars

July 8th

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center

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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Help our children have a fun filled enriching summer

2023 Hal Herman Children's Fund National Children's Day Fundraiser

HELP OUR KIDS

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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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

Thank you to our guests, speakers, and sponsors

May 18, 2023. Silent Auction 11am. Luncheon and Program 12pm. Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. 2023 Starfish Honorees: Sara Jane and Ira Drescher Family, The Topfer Family Foundation, Starfish Award to a domestic … Read More →

Hal Herman Children’s Fund National Children’s Day Campaign, June 11th – June 18th

It’s time again to stick our necks out for the smallest survivors of domestic violence. The Hal Herman Children’s Fund at Women In Distress (WID) was established by Hal and Lois Herman to help children who live in a domestic … Read More →

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

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.

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.

502

EDUCATION AND PREVENTION COMMUNITY EVENTS

We embrace an ambitious goal to stop violence before it begins. Prevention requires understanding factors that influence violence, efforts to promote healthy relationships, and a change in knowledge and behaviors.

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