50 Delaware Avenue
4th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202
www4.erie.gov/da/be-safe-domestic-violence-victim-advocacy-program
BE SAFE Hotline
716-858-4630
Fax
716-858-4622
Primary Services
Crime Victim Support, Domestic Violence Hotlines, Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services, Specialized Information and Referral, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling, Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Description
A domestic violence program comprised of advocates and social workers located within the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Provides supportive counseling, resources, case management, and safety planning to survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Specializes in providing advocacy within criminal courts and helping survivors review their options regardless of whether they have a criminal case.
Free services are provided to anyone who identifies themselves as a victim of Domestic Violence. Services include BE SAFE Hotline; court accompaniment and advocacy; counseling; crisis case management; help with safety planning; information and referrals for counseling, housing, and other programs; help communicating with the Assistant District Attorney and police; help with medical, housing, employment and financial needs; education and training about abuse; assistance in filing Family Court Family Offense petitions; and VINE program registration for offender release information.
Free services are provided to anyone who identifies themselves as a victim of Domestic Violence. Services include BE SAFE Hotline; court accompaniment and advocacy; counseling; crisis case management; help with safety planning; information and referrals for counseling, housing, and other programs; help communicating with the Assistant District Attorney and police; help with medical, housing, employment and financial needs; education and training about abuse; assistance in filing Family Court Family Offense petitions; and VINE program registration for offender release information.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
Eligibility
Any adult who identifies themselves as a survivor of Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence.
Service Area: Erie County.
Service Area: Erie County.
Intake Process
Walk in or call for more information or to make an appointment. Referrals through Buffalo City Court.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
Bi-lingual Spanish-speaking advocate available. Language Line available.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Apr 17, 2024
Contacts
Heather Summers (Primary)
Supervisor, BE SAFE Program
Heather.Summers@erie.gov
716-858-4634