Domestic Violence Services Of Southwestern Pennsylvania (DVSSP)

Our mission is to end domestic violence by empowering survivors, raising awareness, and creating safer communities. Our vision is to create a world where everyone feels safe and respected in their relationships.

• 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.