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# Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County

Supporting Victims Of Domestic Violence

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## Pages

- [Home](https://dvs-snoco.org/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS) empowers survivors of intimate partner violence through 24-hour crisis support, safe shelter, and advocacy programs.
- [Employment](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-employment/) - Join Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County and make a difference. Explore career opportunities that empower survivors and strengthen our community.
- [Our Services](https://dvs-snoco.org/3653-2/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County provides free, confidential support, shelter, legal advocacy, housing help, and education to survivors 24/7.
- [Donate A Cell Phone](https://dvs-snoco.org/support-us-donate-a-cell-phone/) - Donate used cell phones to Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Charged phones help survivors reach 911; others are recycled to fund shelter, advocacy, and support programs.
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://dvs-snoco.org/support-volunteer/) - Make a difference as a DVS volunteer in Snohomish County—assist on the crisis line, support children and groups, help with outreach, events, and admin tasks. Required DV advocacy training and guidance included.
- [Events](https://dvs-snoco.org/news-events/) - Stay updated on upcoming events from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Join fundraisers, trainings, and community programs supporting survivors.
- [Support Groups](https://dvs-snoco.org/3649-2/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County hosts free, confidential virtual support groups to help survivors build community, share stories, and begin healing together.
- [Housing](https://dvs-snoco.org/housing/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County assists survivors in finding safe housing through advocacy, stability planning, and connections to local community resources.
- [Who We Are](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-shelter/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS) is a private, non-profit organization serving Snohomish County since 1976. We are the only program in Snohomish County providing emergency shelter and comprehensive, confidential services to victims of domestic abuse without regard to age, gender, race, religion, culture, national origin, sexual orientation or income level. DVS provides individual
- [Our Sponsors](https://dvs-snoco.org/our-sponsors/) - We thank our generous sponsors and community partners whose continued support helps DVS provide shelter, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
- [Holiday Wish List](https://dvs-snoco.org/holidaywishlist/) - Spread holiday cheer by donating to the DVS Holiday Wish List. Your gifts help provide comfort, joy, and essentials for survivors and families in Snohomish County.
- [Support Us](https://dvs-snoco.org/support-us/) - Support Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County through donations or volunteering. Your contribution helps provide shelter, advocacy, and hope for survivors.
- [Donation Options](https://dvs-snoco.org/donate/) - Support Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Make a one-time or recurring donation to help provide shelter, advocacy, and hope for survivors and families.
- [Wish List](https://dvs-snoco.org/wish-list/) - Support survivors by donating essential items from the DVS Shelter Wish List. Your gifts help provide comfort, safety, and stability for families rebuilding their lives.
- [Major Donor Giving Circles](https://dvs-snoco.org/major-donor-giving-circles/) - Join the DVS Major Donor Circle and make a lasting impact. Major gifts help expand survivor services while offering exclusive recognition and engagement opportunities.
- [Matching Gifts](https://dvs-snoco.org/matching-gifts/) - Double your impact! Many employers match charitable donations. See if your company participates and help support survivors through Domestic Violence Services.
- [Myths and Facts](https://dvs-snoco.org/myths-and-facts/) - Learn the truth about domestic violence. DVS dispels common myths and shares facts to raise awareness, promote understanding, and support survivors of abuse.
- [Resource Printouts](https://dvs-snoco.org/resource-printouts/) - Download free printable resources from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, including Power and Control Wheels in English, Spanish, and LGBTQ+ versions.
- [Safety Planning](https://dvs-snoco.org/safety-planning/) - Safety planning resources from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County: interactive safety plan, emergency checklist, tech-safety tips, and guidance to protect you and your children.
- [Helping Someone Experiencing Abuse](https://dvs-snoco.org/helping-someone-experiencing-abuse/) - Learn how to support someone experiencing domestic violence with empathy, safety, and awareness. DVS offers guidance, education, and local resources.
- [Prevention, Education and Outreach](https://dvs-snoco.org/prevention-education-and-outreach/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County offers free community education and outreach to prevent domestic violence and promote healthy, safe relationships.
- [Our Impact](https://dvs-snoco.org/our-impact/) - Through shelter, education, and outreach, DVS empowers survivors and strengthens communities across Snohomish County to end the cycle of domestic violence.
- [Our History](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-our-history/) - Since 1976, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County has grown from a grassroots effort to a leading nonprofit providing shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors.
- [About DVS](https://dvs-snoco.org/3906-2/) - Learn about Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County—our mission, history, community impact, sponsors, and outreach programs that help end domestic violence.
- [Shelter](https://dvs-snoco.org/shelter/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County provides a safe, confidential shelter for survivors leaving abusive relationships, with 24-hour crisis and advocacy support.
- [Legal Advocacy Services](https://dvs-snoco.org/legal-advocacy-services/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County offers free legal advocacy to help survivors with protection orders, court support, and referrals to legal resources.
- [Support Line](https://dvs-snoco.org/3659-2/) - Call our 24-hour Support Line for free, confidential help from trained advocates offering safety planning, emotional support, and referrals for survivors.
- [Contact](https://dvs-snoco.org/contact/) - Contact Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County for confidential support or general inquiries. Call, email, or send mail to connect with an advocate today!
- [Legal Resources For Clients](https://dvs-snoco.org/quick-guide-to-interim-legal-advocacy-resources/) - Access legal resources for survivors through Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County—protection orders, family law help, safety planning, and advocacy referrals.
- [How to Get Help](https://dvs-snoco.org/how-to-get-help/) - If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, DVS offers 24-hour confidential support, safety planning, and advocacy. Call 425-252-2873 for help.
- [Holiday Gift Drive Kickoff and Drive-Thru Lunch](https://dvs-snoco.org/holiday-gift-drive-kickoff-lunch/) - Join Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County for the Holiday Gift Drive Kickoff and Drive-Thru Lunch to support local survivors and spread holiday cheer.
- [Sweet Auction](https://dvs-snoco.org/news-events/sweetauction/) - Celebrate with DVS at the Annual Chocolate & Wine Lovers’ Gala—an evening of fine dining, desserts, wine, and auctions supporting survivors and ending domestic violence.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://dvs-snoco.org/giving-tuesday/) - This Giving Tuesday, multiply your impact with DVS. Sponsor-matched donations support safe shelter, 24/7 advocacy, and education that helps end domestic violence in our community.
- [Education](https://dvs-snoco.org/education/) - Explore Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County’s free webinars and videos on prevention, healthy relationships, and awareness of domestic and teen dating violence.
- [Elder Abuse](https://dvs-snoco.org/elder-abuse/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County supports seniors experiencing intimate partner abuse through safety planning, advocacy, and community connections.
- [Counseling Resources](https://dvs-snoco.org/counseling-resources/) - Explore counseling resources and mental health support through DVS. Find local agencies, crisis lines, and therapist directories to guide your healing journey.
- [Contributions](https://dvs-snoco.org/support-us-contributions/) - Join free, confidential community support groups with Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Virtual sessions available—call 425-252-2873 to find a time that works.
- [Community Support Groups](https://dvs-snoco.org/how-to-get-help-support-groups/) - Join free, confidential virtual support groups through Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Connect, heal, and find strength with other survivors.
- [Community Connections](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-community-connections/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County partners with local, state, and national organizations to strengthen resources and support for survivors and families.
- [Checklist For Important Items](https://dvs-snoco.org/how-to-get-help-important-items/) - Prepare to leave safely with DVS’s Checklist for Important Items. Learn what documents, essentials, and contacts to gather to protect yourself and your children.
- [Ask an Advocate](https://dvs-snoco.org/ask-an-advocate/) - Need help or have questions? Contact a trained advocate at Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County for confidential support, resources, and guidance.
- [Annual Report](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-annual-report/) - View Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County’s annual reports and community impact fliers highlighting progress, transparency, and support for survivors.
- [Annual Hope Within Luncheon](https://dvs-snoco.org/annual-hope-within-luncheon/) - Join Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County for the Annual Hope Within Luncheon—an inspiring event supporting survivors through advocacy, awareness, and hope.
- [Annual Handbag Auction & Luncheon](https://dvs-snoco.org/events-handbags/) - Celebrate generosity at the DVS Annual Purse Auction! Join our signature fundraising event supporting survivors of domestic violence through advocacy and shelter.
- [DVAM](https://dvs-snoco.org/dvam/) - Every October, Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County honors survivors, raises awareness, and inspires action through DVAM events, education, and advocacy.
- [What is Domestic Violence](https://dvs-snoco.org/what-is-domestic-violence/) - Learn what domestic violence is, how it affects survivors, and how DVS provides free, confidential support, advocacy, and resources to help you find safety.
- [Newsletter](https://dvs-snoco.org/no-title/) - Stay informed with DVS’s April–June 2025 newsletter: impact stories, legal updates, community events, and ways you can support survivors and our mission.
- [Who We Are](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are/) - Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County empowers survivors through shelter, advocacy, and education, fostering compassion, inclusion, and lasting social change.
- [Terms of Service and Privacy Policy](https://dvs-snoco.org/terms-of-service-and-privacy-policy/) - This privacy policy sets out how Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County uses and protects any information that you give Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County when you use this website.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://dvs-snoco.org/accessibility-statement/) - Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County ensures that dvs-snoco.org is accessible to users with physical or cognitive disabilities, regardless of whether the disability is temporary or permanent.
- [Volunteer Application](https://dvs-snoco.org/volunteer-application/) - Please fill the form out below.
- [New & Again Thrift Shoppe](https://dvs-snoco.org/support-new-again-thrift-shoppe/) - New and Again Thrift Shoppe The New & Again Thrift Shoppe Is Officially Closed Beginning Friday, June 7, 2024. Thank you for your many years of support. We are now in partnership with The Assistance League of Everett to continue supporting our clients and their children with clothing and other essential items. The Assistance League
- [In the News](https://dvs-snoco.org/in-the-news/)
- [Other Resources](https://dvs-snoco.org/other-resources/) - Other Resources Snohomish County Snohomish County Resource Guide Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center Legacy of Healing (Through Tulalip Tribes) Catholic Community Services Cocoon House Compass Health Washington State Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Department of Children, Youth, and
- [Warning Signs](https://dvs-snoco.org/what-is-domestic-violence-warning-signs/) - Warning signs you may be experiencing abuse Does your partner... constantly criticize, call you names, put you down or make you feel afraid? interfere with your work, education or other personal activities? limit or restrict your access to financial wellbeing (banking accounts, credit)? accuse you of cheating? control what you do, who you see, or
- [Outreach Calendar](https://dvs-snoco.org/3842-2/) - Outreach Calendar Check out some of our upcoming Education and Outreach Events! Questions about an event? Contact info@dvs-snoco.org
- [Online Employment Application](https://dvs-snoco.org/3787-2/) - Online Employment Application
- [Prevention](https://dvs-snoco.org/prevention/)
- [Services](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-services/) - Services below are provided to clients free of charge and are financially supported by donations and grants. This includes information and referral for victims of domestic violence, their families and friends, and other service providers. Emergency Shelter DVS provides temporary shelter in a confidential location for victims of domestic violence and their children. These services include: Food and
- [Share the Love Happy Hour](https://dvs-snoco.org/share-the-love-happy-hour/) - Thank You For Your Support! We Look Forward To Sharing The Love Again In The Future! Please Join Us for a Virtual Event! Share the Love Happy Hour Thursday February 17th 2022 4 pm Pacific Time Join us to learn more about our programs and services. And don’t forget yoru mocktail-recipes provided when you register. Register
- [Update Regarding COVID-19](https://dvs-snoco.org/update-regarding-covid-19/) - Did you know that your cash donation may provide a tax benefit? That could even be the case if you take the standard deduction. The CARES Act has expanded tax benefits for donations to nonprofit organizations. That is to encourage charitable giving this year. As things are rapidly changing in our world, we feel it is
- [What Is Domestic Violence - Abuse Defined](https://dvs-snoco.org/what-is-domestic-violence-abuse-defined/) - Abuse Defined Abuse is a pattern of hurtful behavior that one partner in an intimate relationship uses to control the other. In the past it was believed that abuse was the result of one person becoming angry and “losing control”. Now we know that abuse is actually a way that a person attempts to gain
- [Hope](https://dvs-snoco.org/hope/)
- [Resources](https://dvs-snoco.org/how-to-get-help-resources/) - Phone Numbers General Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County 425-25-ABUSE (425-252-2873) 24 hour support line Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County Legal Advocates 425-259-2827 During regular business hours Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-562-6025 Care Crisis Line 425-258-HELP (425-258-4357) or 1-800-584-3578 National Deaf Hotline 855-812-1001 National Domestic Violence Hotline - Deaf 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) or hotline@adwas.org WA. State Coalition
- [Safety Plan](https://dvs-snoco.org/how-to-get-help-safety-plan/) - Plan ahead: Develop a plan with your children Arrange to have a place to go – a hotel, a friend or family member’s house, a shelter, or even a busy parking lot if you must sleep in your car Pack and hide an overnight bag with money, spare keys, paperwork, and other important items Talk
- [Our Construction Project - DVS](https://dvs-snoco.org/who-we-are-our-construction-project-dvs/) - “Everyone Deserves To Be Safe” ARC Architects….since 1976 ARC Architects was chosen to provide the design for our new 52 bed confidential emergency shelter and service center. ARC focuses on designing environmentally responsive buildings that reduce resource use and utilize healthy, recycled and renewable materials. Our principal architect Stan Lokting has been involved with every