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POLICE OR EMS (ambulance): CALL 911

FOR POLICE ASSISTANCE:

You may be asked the following questions, in order to ensure everyone's safety:
  • Your name, address, and telephone number. If you get disconnected, the police will still respond providing they have the address.
  • Are you and your children safe now?
  • Can you speak freely?
  • Are you hurt?
  • Has your abuser left the home or area?

  • If you cannot speak freely because your abuser is within hearing distance, or if you are unable to remain on the phone, dial "911" or "0 , and leave the telephone off the hook.
If you know someone who needs help, do not be afraid to call the Police.

REMEMBER: IT IS EVERYONE'S RIGHT TO BE SAFE

HOTLINES
D.A.’s Crime Prevention & Control Unit
1-800-344-2722

Domestic Violence: Independence House
1-800-439-6507

Domestic Violence: bilingual
(Spanish-English) referral hotline
1-800-992-2600

Disabled Abuse Hotline
1-800-426-9009

Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-922-2275

Office of Elder Affairs Hotline
1-800-882-2003
TTY 1-800-872-0166

Parental Stress Hotline
1-800-632-8188

Parents Anonymous
1-800-882-1250

Alcohol and Drug Abuse 24 Hour Helpline
1-800-252-6465

Samaritans on Cape Cod (suicide prevention)
1-800-893-9900

Department of Social Services
1-800-352-0711
MEDICAL CARE

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street, Hyannis, MA Provides 24-hour emergency medical treatment and intervention.

(508) 771-1800
1-800-778-4944
TTY (508) 778-4944

Falmouth Hospital
Ter Heun Drive, Falmouth, MA Provides 24-hour emergency medical treatment and intervention.
(508) 548-5300

Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham, MA Provides 24-hour emergency medical treatment.
(508) 295-0880
1-800-295-6858
TTY (508) 295-6858

MEDICAL SERVICES
Outer Cape Health Services, Inc.
Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown, MA
(508) 487-9395
Route 6, Wellfleet, MA
(508) 349-3131
Provides walk-in health care services in 2 locations to all who seek it, regardless of ability to pay or source of payment. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., some evening hours available. Closed weekends.

SHELTERS

Safe Harbor
(508) 771-1201
Call MA Department of Transitional Assistance for information on emergency shelter for women and children.

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Department of Social Services, Cape & Islands Office
32 Commercial Street, South Yarmouth, MA Emergency assistance for children and youths in abusive or neglectful environments. Also voluntary parental support services.
(508) 394-1325
1-800-352-0711
TTY 1-800-352-0711

Independence House
160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA Free and confidential support groups, counseling, and encouragement, to victims of physical, sexual, and/or psychological battering. Also provides emergency shelter and legal assistance.
(508) 771-6507
1-800-439-6507

Provincetown Domestic Violence Intervention Office
(508) 487-6333
26 Alden Street, Room 15, Provincetown, MA Free and confidential counseling, support and advocacy services for victims of domestic violence.

Elder Services of Cape Cod
(508) 394-4630 (Days)
1-800-244-4630
1-800-922-2275 (After Hours)
64 Route 134, South Dennis, MA Assists elderly suffering from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Independence House
(508) 771- 6507
1-800-439-6507
160 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA Court advocates are available to provide education about criminal prosecution legal rights and court procedures, including help with abuse prevention orders under Chapter 209 A.

Legal Services for Cape Cod
and the Islands, Inc.
(508) 775-7020
1-800-742-4107
TTY (508) 775-7020
460 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA Provides free legal services to low income residents of Massachusetts regarding family law, housing, and government benefits.

Victim/Witness Assistance Program:
Office of the District Attorney

Barnstable District Court
(508) 362-8103
Route 6A, Barnstable, MA

Falmouth District Court
(508) 457-1834
161 Jones Road, Falmouth, MA

Orleans District Court
(508) 255-3782
Rock Harbor Road, Orleans, MA
Informs domestic violence victims of their rights under the Massachusetts General Law, and provides free assistance and support during their court involvement. BATTERERS INTERVENTION

AGENDA (Agreement to End Domestic Abuse)
(508) 771-8572
P.O. Box 1982, Hyannis, MA
Educational and behavioral modification program for men who batter.