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SECTION 6 DISABILITY RESOURCES
V-LINC
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
410.554.9134
410.261.2907 | Fax
V-LINC creates technological solutions to improve
the independence and quality of life for individuals
of all ages with disabilities in Maryland.
SECTION 7
Domestic
Violence /
Sexual Assault
Resources –
Maryland
Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic
Violence Resource Project (DVRP)
P.O. Box 14268
Washington, DC 20044
202.833.2232
202.833.2233 | Hotline
DVRP serves Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI)
survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
in the DC metro area. It is the only pan-Asian
organization in the region that provides culturally
and linguistically specific services to the A/PI
community. DVRP staff, advocates, and volunteers
collectively speak over 20 A/PI languages and have
partnerships with other community organizations
for additional languages when needed. DVRP’s
Case Managers provide safety planning; crisis
intervention; peer support; interpretation and
translation; court accompaniment; emergency
transportation; and life skills workshops. DVRP’s
Outreach and Training/Technical Assistance team
goes out into the community to raise awareness
of domestic violence and sexual assault and the
importance of culturally competent care. Each
member on staff is dedicated to DVRP’s mission
to address, prevent, and end domestic violence
and sexual assault in the A/PI community, while
empowering survivors to rebuild their lives.
CHANA (Counseling, Helpline, and
Aid Network for Abused Women)
101 W. Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.234.0030
CHANA offers a helpline, support group, individual
counseling, safe house, legal services, and
referrals for Jewish victims of domestic violence.
Deaf Abused Women’s
Network (DAWN)
5321 First Place NE
Washington, DC 20011
202.559.5366 | Video Phone
202.742.1730 | Fax
| 24 hour Hotline
Services provided include advocacy, referrals,
individual and group support, and a 24-hour email
address hotline. This crisis hotline serves the deaf,
hard of hearing, and deaf/blind victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault. Appointments are
strongly encouraged before coming to our office.
Family and Children’s Services
44 E. Gordon Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
410.838.9000
410.838.8953 | Fax
This is a non-profit organization specializing in
counseling services for children and adults who
are victims of sexual abuse or are struggling with
mental health issues such as anxiety, depression,
PTSD and stress from life’s daily challenges.
Services covered by most insurance and clients
are never turned away due to inability to pay.
Maryland Coalition Against
Sexual Assault (MCASA)
P. O. Box 8782
Silver Spring, MD 20907
800.983.RAPE
301.328.7023
301.328.7168 | Fax
MCASA is a statewide collective advocacy voice
for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of
sexual crimes, and accountability for all offenders.
Maryland Crime Victims’
Resource Center, Inc.
• MAIN OFFICE
1001 Prince George’s Blvd., Suite 750
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
301.952.0063
877.842.8461
240.929.0526 | Fax
• BALTIMORE OFFICE
218 Lexington Street, Suite 401
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.234.9885
This organization ensures that victims of violent
crimes in Maryland receive justice and are
treated with dignity and compassion. They
provide comprehensive services to victims of
all crimes including criminal justice education,
support services, legal services, faith services,
social work services and advocacy services.
Maryland Network Against
Domestic Violence
4601 Presidents Drive, Suite 370
Lanham, MD 20706
800.MD.HELPS
301.429.3601
301.429.3605 | Fax
The Maryland Network Against Domestic
Violence strives to eliminate domestic violence
in Maryland through education, training, and
advocacy. It works together with the local
domestic violence programs as well as criminal
justice and law enforcement personnel, legal
advocates, healthcare and social service providers,
clergy, educators, businesses, community
groups, and concerned citizens to promote a
continuum of services to provide consistent
community responses to domestic violence.
MedChi
The Maryland State Medical Society
1211 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.539.0872
800.492.1056
410.547.0915 | Fax
This is a statewide forum for health care
professionals and domestic violence agencies
to work together to reduce the toll of domestic
violence. The coalition offers networking and
educational opportunities, training programs,
and has developed educational materials
about the health aspects of domestic
violence for both patients and providers.
Mid-Shore Council on
Family Violence
8626 Brooks Drive, Suite 102
Easton, MD 21601
410.690.3222
800.927.4673 | 24 Hour Crisis Line
Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence serves
families in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Talbot,
and Queen Anne’s counties with domestic
violence problems. Offers 24-hour helpline, crisis
intervention, counseling, legal services, batterers’
program, education, training, and referrals.