H. Additional Support and Resources – Hotlines, Advocacy, Shelters, and Support

There are many resources available for individuals seeking support, assistance, and guidance from someone outside of the Olin College Community. These service providers are not required to report any information to Olin and generally hold confidentiality with individuals seeking assistance. 

Boston Area Rape Crisis Counseling Center (BARCC)

Phone: 800.941.8371 - Website: www.barcc.org

24hr hotline, 24hr medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, case management 

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence

Phone: 800.899.4000 - Website: www.reachma.org

24hr domestic violence hotline, shelter, intervention, and prevention services, community based support services

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

Phone: 800.657.4673 - Website: www.rainn.org

24hr national hotline, victim services, resources, advocacy

Jane Doe Inc.

Phone: 877.785.2020 – Website: www.janedoe.org

24hr sexual assault and domestic violence multilingual hotline, movement building, networking and support

Fenway Health

Phone: 888.242.0900 – Website: www.fenwayhealth.org

24hr LGBTQ hotline, counseling, support groups, advocacy, referral services 

The Network / LA Red

Phone: 617.742.4911 – Website: www.tnlr.org

24hr LGBTQ, BDSM, and polyamorous partner abuse hotline, emotional support, resources, safety planning

Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance 

Phone: 617.586.1340 – Website: www.mass.gov/mova/

Victim advocacy and assistance, outreach, resources 

Resources for legal aid, advice and/or representation:

Committee for Public Counsel Services

Website: www.publiccounsel.net

Public defender agency for Massachusetts 

Mass Legal Services

Website: www.masslegalservices.org/FindLegalAid

Legal Resource Finder: Contact information for legal aid programs, nonprofits, government agencies, and court programs

Norfolk Superior Court

Phone: 781.326.1600

Dedham District Court

Phone: 781.329.4777