The Safe in Philly mobile resource map

The Safe in Philly mobile resource map helps Philadelphia residents and families find domestic violence related services from a phone or computer in one place. You can browse points for shelter and housing help, civil legal aid, healthcare, counseling, language specific programs, and other supports across the city. The map is updated through community submissions so listings can reflect new programs and contact changes over time.

To add or edit a resource on the map, visit https://bit.ly/addtosafeinphilly.
If you or someone you know needs help right away, call the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-723-3014. Trained staff can help with safety planning, referrals, and next steps.

Shared Safety Toolkits

Shared Safety has identified multiple resources for specific communities experiencing intimate partner violence. Visit Shared Safety Toolkits for printable and web friendly materials you can share with neighbors, clients, or family members.

Shared Safety Guides for Immigrant Victims of Crime

Shared Safety has created guides with information for immigrant victims of crime on Protection from Abuse orders, the criminal justice process in Philadelphia, and the Victim Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP). These guides have been translated into several languages. Visit Guides for Immigrant Victims of Crime to access the resources in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

If you are not sure where to start

Many people look for several kinds of help at once, such as a safe place to stay, paperwork for protection orders, support after a crime, or counseling. You can start with the hotline number on this page for a private conversation, explore the map for services near you, or open the toolkits if you want to read about options that are tailored to a particular community. The guides for immigrant survivors explain common legal processes in Philadelphia, including Protection from Abuse orders, criminal court basics, and VCAP information, with translations when you need them in another language.