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EMPOWER phone number: (804) 628-4603 or page 2375
STATEWIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-838-8238 (24/7 text/chat available)
LGBTQ HELPLINE: 1-866-356-6998 (24/7 text/chat available)
Project EMPOWER is a multi-disciplinary initiative dedicated to enhancing prevention and intervention services to individuals and their families who have or are experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Domestic Violence or Sexual Violence (SV). We provide direct services to our patients and team members as well as training for our healthcare providers.
The patients and team members of VCU Health System who are or have experienced intimate partner violence, family violence, or sexual violence have the option to meet with a trained advocate. The following services are provided at no cost:
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is defined as a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors that may include inflicted physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, progressive social isolation, stalking, deprivation, intimidation, and threats. These behaviors are perpetrated by someone who is, was, or wishes to be involved in an intimate or dating relationship, and are aimed at establishing power and control by one partner over another.
If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, learn more and get help from the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Virginia Domestic and Sexual Violence Action Alliance
1118 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 377-0335
Safe Harbor
2006 Bremo Road #201, Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 249-9470
YWCA of Richmond
6 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 643-6761
Hanover Safe Place
629 N Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-2702
The James House
2006 Wakefield Ave, Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 732-1711
Virginia Anti Violence Project
Side by Side (formerly ROSMY)
2311 Westwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 644-4800
Planned Parenthood
201 Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-4358
Did you know?
The Project EMPOWER team provides in-depth training and education on intimate partner violence, Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking as well as proper screening and assessment. Survivors report that they are not embarrassed to be asked about abuse and that discussing it would strengthen relationships with health care providers. Health care providers have a unique opportunity to identify victims and provide critical interventions and referrals.
If you are interested in a training or an in-service for your staff please contact an EMPOWER Advocate at (804) 628-3361.
Mailing address:
Injury & Violence Prevention Program
Box 980624
Richmond, VA 23298-0624
