Purses For Life

"A gift of a purse can save a life!"

The goal of Purses For Life (P4L) project is to make purses available to women victims of domestic violence so that they may have their valuable documents (including licenses, passports, social security cards, birth certificates, bank information, etc.) and other essentials (medication, etc.) packed in that purse (handbag) at all times, to be always prepared to “save their lives and the lives of their children” with such valuables if/when necessary.

How to get help

crisis hotline numbers

 

If you are in immediate danger,

call 9-1-1.

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1.800.799.7233
www.ndvh.org

 

National Child Abuse Hotline

1.800.422.4453
www.childhelp.org

 

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

1.800.656.4673
www.rainn.org

 

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

1.866.331.9474
www.loveisrespect.org

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1.800.273.8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Need Legal Assistance? 

Click here to get helpful legal information and contact information in your state.  

Domestic Violence Service Providers

Are you in New York State? Click here for a list of approved domestic violence service providers. Not in New York, click here.

Domestic Violence Shelters and Safe houses

Click here to view a list of New York City domestic violence survivors shelters and safe house.

 

Be sure to visit our "Helpful Link" page!