Domestic violence safety and housing help in Massachusetts
The short answer
If you are in danger, call 911. SafeLink, the statewide domestic violence hotline, is 877 785 2020 (TTY 877 521 2601), or chat at CasaMyrna.org/chat.
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SafeLink
SafeLink is Massachusetts' statewide domestic violence hotline. Deaf and hard of hearing callers can use TTY 877 521 2601 or video relay. SafeLink flyers come in many languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole.
Official page: mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-safelink-resources
Housing protections for survivors
MassLegalHelp explains protection from eviction for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking in Massachusetts.
Your housing rights
Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), people in many HUD assisted homes can't be denied or evicted because they are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking.
Official page: hud.gov/vawa
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Sources last checked October 27, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.
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