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    • Domestic Violence Services

      Agency: Elizabeth Freeman Center

      The Elizabeth Freeman Center (EFC) provides free, accessible and confidential services and leadership to those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse and sexual assault. EFC works to end the cycle of violence through community mobilization, advocacy, and education. 

      The EFC is now providing services remotely whenever possible, and is available to meet in person when necessary. The EFC offices are open for help with emergencies and closely follows DPH and CDC guidelines to keep survivors and staff safe. EFC's services include:

      • Emergency services – including shelter, food, transportation and safe phones.
      • Emergency shelter – we have a secure, home-like shelter or can find one if ours is full.
      • 24/7 Hotline – for support, counseling, advocacy, shelter, or just to talk.
      • Response to hospitals or police stations – counselors available 24/7 to help those fleeing violence.
      • Safety planning – to help you be safer or to help you get to safety.
      • Counseling – free and confidential counseling in individual and group settings for support and to help you heal.
      • Advocacy – to help you get services you need, including income support, medical care, education and training, legal help, housing and protections so you can keep your job or stay in school.
      • Court advocates – staff in the Probate Court and in the district courts in North Adams and Great Barrington to help with restraining orders and other assistance.
      • Counselors working specifically with immigrants – counselors with special training and experience available for immigration issues.
      • LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer) Services – including LGBTQ counselors and support groups.
      • Supervised visitation program – with Berkshire County Sheriff’s Deputies, to keep children and survivors safe during visitations.
      • Pet foster care – a “SafePet” program with Berkshire Humane Society to provide foster care for pets.



      Contact Information:

      Location(s):

      • Elizabeth Freeman Center Main Office (Pittsfield)
        Fax: (413) 443-3016
        24/7 Toll-Free: (866) 401-2425
        Business Line: (413) 499-2425
        43 Francis Ave.
        Suite 202,
        Pittsfield, MA 01201
        Directions

      • Elizabeth Freeman Center North County Office (North Adams)
        24/7 Toll-Free: (866) 401-2425
        Business Line: (413) 663-7459
        61 Main St.
        Suite 202,
        North Adams, MA 01247
        Directions

      • Elizabeth Freeman Center South County Office (Great Barrington)
        24/7 Toll-Free: (866) 401-2425
        Business Line: (413) 429-8190
        168 Main St.
        Suite 4,
        Great Barrington, MA 01230
        Directions



      Program Information:

      Agency: Elizabeth Freeman Center

      Languages Offered: English, Spanish

      Program Fees: Free

      Area(s) Served:
      • Berkshire County

      See Also:

      - Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
      - Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
      - Domestic Violence Support Groups
      - Sexual Assault Counseling
      - Adult Sexual Assault Survivors
      - Domestic Violence Issues
      - Sexual Assault Issues


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