Get Help
Call our 24/7 hotline at 703-237-0881 for info, support, and to get connected with services.
We are here for you
Doorways is a community-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, services, and supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We serve individuals and families, including women, men, youth, and LGBTQIA+ people. Our programs are free and confidential.
Please call our 24/7 hotline at 703-237-0881 for information, support, and to access these programs. Advocates are available to talk 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, every day of the year, even on holidays. If you have questions or concerns about your relationship, or a friend or loved one’s situation, we encourage you to contact us to talk about it.
Call Our 24/7 Hotline: 703-237-0881
Doorways Services
Shelter and Housing
Safehousing for survivors and their families, including a Safe Kennel for your pets.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
24/7 Hotline: 703-237-0881
- When you call our hotline, an advocate will answer and ask if you’re safe to talk.
- If needed, the advocate will connect to a translator.
- We will ask about your reason for calling, and then talk about how we can support you. That may include safety planning, answering questions, referrals to services, and more.
- We are here to listen, not judge. You and your story are safe with us.
National Hotlines
The following national hotlines can provide information, support, and help you connect with local organizations in your area for additional services:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text “START” to 88788
- Chat online at www.thehotline.org
- Call 1-866-331-9474
- Text “LOVEIS” to 22522
- Chat online at www.loveisrespect.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
- Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Chat online at hotline.rainn.org/online
- RAINN mobile app
Additional Support in Arlington
See the Arlington Department of Human Services Program Directory for additional resources in our community, such as homeless shelters, emergency financial assistance from Arlington Thrive, and more.
To access homeless services in Arlington, VA, please contact the Arlington County Department of Human Services at 703-228-1300 for help. Access to Arlington homeless shelters is provided through there. During non-business hours, please call 703-228-1010 for assistance.
Support Our Work
Support adults, youth, and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. When you donate to Doorways, you provide safe harbor, healing, and hope through emergency shelter, wraparound services, and long-term supportive housing. Learn more and donate today.
