Domestic Violence Services Of Southwestern Pennsylvania (DVSSP)

The mission of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania is to increase awareness of domestic violence and its effect on the community, to empower those victimized by providing advocacy and safe and effective services, and to work for social change designed to eliminate domestic violence.

• Prevention efforts in the community aimed at changing knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to prevent domestic violence from happening in the first place
• Temporary safe houses
• 24-hour helplines
• Empowerment counseling and support groups for residents and non-residents
• Legal advocacy programs
• Housing and homelessness prevention services
• Mental health assessments and therapy for residents and non-residents
• Counseling and support services for children and youth
• Community education and training programs
• Formal evaluation to ensure superior services and programming
• Information and referrals
• Advocacy and accompaniment
• 24-hour transportation and intake
• Food, clothing, and personal care items for residents

Serving Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties in Pennsylvania.

Our free and confidential helpline is available 24/7 to survivors of domestic violence and friends or family of survivors.