I am sharing this from the Beacon Mom’s Group. The person who posted it put it pretty directly, so the words can speak for themselves. If you are a person in your home and feel stuck, or if you know of a person in their home who may be feeling or is stuck, reach out. Reach out to them. Help them make a call to get help.

As stated by the Beacon Mom: “Cannot be shared enough. Isolation is not an excuse for abuse or violence. Please know you will find support. No questions. No one here is alone. Please [hear] me. I also recommend writing this number down or adding [to] your phone if possible. If you or someone you know needs help:”

National Domestic Violence hotline (text or call): 1-800-799-7233

To read context of this situation, see this article at Time.com: “As Cities Around the World Go on Lockdown, Victims of Domestic Violence Look for a Way Out”

Family Services - Center For Victim Safety and Support
familyservicesny.org

Safe Homes of Orange County (Newburgh)
Their 24/7 hotline: (845) 562-5340
fearlesshv.org

Hudson Valley House of Hope (Wappingers Falls)
Their 24/7 hotline: (845) 765-0294
hudsonvalleyhouseofhope.org

Grace Smith House (Poughkeepsie)
Their 24/7 hotline: (845) 471-3033
gracesmithhouse.org

Domestic Violence Services of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie, part of Family Services)
Contact Us page
familyservicesny.org