Sharon Town Resources

24-Hour Hotlines

  • FCR (Family & Community Resources)

    24 Hour Crisis Line: (508) 583-6498

    The mission of FCR is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all survivors of trauma, including those impacted by domestic and sexual violence, substance abuse, bereavement, and other causes.

  • DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended)

    24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (617) 471-1234

    MISSION Hope, healing, safety, social change. Working together to end domestic and partner violence.

    VISION A community unified in peace, justice, and equity, for the safety and well-being of every individual.

  • Mass Aliance of Portuguese Speakers - Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Advocacy

    24-Hour Hotline: (877) 785-2020

    Our mission is to improve the lives of Portuguese speakers in Massachusetts and help them become contributing, active participants in American society while maintaining a strong ethnic identity and a sense of community.

  • New Hope

    24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-323-HOPE (4673)

    New Hope engages survivors, stakeholders and communities to build an anti-violence movement. Using a trauma-informed practice, we work with those impacted by sexual and domestic violence, as well as those persons who use abuse in their intimate relationships.

  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

    24-Hour Hotline: (866) 331-9474

    The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (NTDAH), a 24-hour national web-based and telephone helpline created to help teens (ages 13-18) experiencing dating abuse.

  • SafeLink

    24—Hour Hotline: (877) 785-2020 (English/Spanish)

    SafeLink is Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. Each call is answered by a trained advocate who provides non-judgmental support, assistance with safety planning, and information on appropriate resources.

  • Love is Respect

    CALL 24/7 Support Hotline: (866) 331-9474 OR Text: “loveis” to 22522

    love is respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.

  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline:

    24-Hour Hotline: (800) 799-7233

    Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

Elder and Child/Teen Abuse Resources

  • Reporting Elder Abuse & Neglect

    Report Abuse: (800) 922-2275

    Elder abuse includes: physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, caretaker neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect. Elder Protective Services can only investigate cases of abuse where the person is age 60 and over and lives in the community.

  • Council On Aging

    Phone number: (781) 784-8000

    The Council on Aging is responsible for identifying the needs of and educating the community about issues of people over the age of 60, and for providing or linking elders and their families with programs that meet their needs.

  • Norfolk Advocates for Children

    Office Number: (508) 543-0500

    Across Massachusetts and the United States, Children’s Advocacy Center’s (CACs) are distinguished by their multi-disciplinary, team-oriented and victim-friendly response to child abuse cases.

  • Jewish Family & Children's Service

    Office Number: (781) 647-5327

    We help individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being across the lifespan.

  • One Love

    Talk to a Peer Advocate: (866) 331-9474

    The One Love Foundation is a national non-profit with the goal of ending relationship abuse. We empower young people with tools and resources to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities.

Legal Resources

  • Norfolk District Attorney's Office

    Victim Witness Unit: (781) 830-4800

    This office has Victim Witness Advocates available in every court to support victims throughout the criminal justice process. The primary goal of a Victim Witness Advocate is to ensure that a victim or witness’s participation in the court process is meaningful and that all of the rights entitled to a victim or witness are respected.

  • Norfolk County Probate & Family Court

    Register's Office (781) 830-1200 | Probation Office (781) 830-1249

    This court serves Avon, Bellingham, Braintree, Brookline, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Franklin, Holbrook, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milton, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, Weymouth, and Wrentham.

  • MetroWest Legal Services

    Office: (508) 620-1830

    Protecting Rights. Improving Lives. We offer free civil legal aid to low income, elderly, disabled people, and victims of crime in our service area.

  • Stoughton District Court

    Office (781) 344-2131 | Probation Dept. (781) 344-4810

    This court serves Avon, Canton, Sharon and Stoughton.