THE SUFFOLK COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE dedicates all of its efforts to providing safety and support to family violence victims by offering preventative and supportive services. Incorporated in 1976 as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization, OUR MISSION is "to assist and empower victims of domestic violence through provision of a wide range of services and to work toward the prevention of domestic violence."

Our services include:

• 24-hour Hotline
• Safe Harbor Shelter
• Group and Individual Counseling
• Vocational Advocacy
• Court & Precinct Advocacy
• Legal Services
• Educational Presentations and Workshops

If you answer "yes" to any of the questions listed below, you may be a victim of domestic violence.

Does Your Partner:

• Hit punch, slap, kick, shove or bite you?
• Threaten to hurt your or your children?
• Have sudden outbursts or anger or rage?
• Force you to have sex against your will?
• Behave in an overprotective manner?
• Prevent you from going where you want, when you want?
• Destroy personal property or sentimental items?
• Control all finances and force you to account for what you spend?
• Insult you, call you derogatory names and humiliate you in front of others?
• Abuse or threaten to abuse pets?

Help is only a phone call away. You are not alone.
Call the 24-hour hotline at 631-666-8833.

Domestic Violence Affects Every Member of the Family
Every Member of the Community, Every Member of our Society.