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Doorways' Services
Doorways is a community-based nonprofit providing services, shelter, and supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families in Arlington, VA. Learn more.
How to access survivor services: Call 703-237-0881 (24-hour hotline)
- Please contact our 24-hour hotline at 703-237-0881 to access Doorways’ survivor services. All languages are available.
- Please call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening situation.
- Not in Arlington, VA? Contact a national hotline for help connecting with services in your area.
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Additional Resources
How to find survivor resources in other places
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
love is respect
- 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
How to access more resources in Arlington, VA
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.
How to access homeless services in Arlington, VA
- 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.
- Please note that homeless shelters are reserved for Arlington, Virginia residents.