Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County in Lancaster, PA
Domestic Violence Help in Lancaster, PA
Program reports that it provides residential facility for people to live temporarily. Click on program listing for information on maximum length of stay.
Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Program reports that it is solely focused on providing services for victims of domestic violence.
Focused
Program
Focused Program
Score based on number of services offered by a program and the amount of information they share with this website to improve your experience. Max score is 100.
Profile
Strength 57%
Strength 57%
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Hotline
717-299-1249 717-299-1249 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Sunday 24 hours Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours -
Toll Free
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Business
717-299-9677 717-299-9677 -
Text
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
717-290-6855 -
Email
DVSInfo@caplanc.org DVSInfo@caplanc.org -
Hours of operation
Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Services
Emergency Services (10)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (14)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Child custody services
- Legal resource planning
- Legal clinics
- Legal representation
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (5)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Substance abuse counseling
Housing Services (7)
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (10)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
- Spiritual services
Children's Services (16)
- Daycare facility
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- After school programs
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- Onsite schooling
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Youth counseling
- Pet therapy
- Onsite pediatric forensic nurse exams
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (6)
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (2)
- Deaf
- Rural
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Counties Served
Lancaster
About Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County
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Website
www.dvslanc.org -
Established
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Beds
25 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
30 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
No
Description
Domestic Violence Services (DVS) of Lancaster County, a program of the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, which provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal and housing services, and children’s programming for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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State Coalition Member
Yes
