If you are being abused, if you need information or support, or if home is not a safe place right now due to violence or abuse, help is available by contacting DASI.
Call the 24-Hour Helpline 973-875-1211 or Text 973-222-2593
The DASI 24-hour Helpline 973-875-1211 is always available for information, support, safety planning, and assistance. Collect and anonymous calls are accepted.
Contact may also be made through the
DASI Text Line at 973-222-2593 or by email to info@dasi.org.
Please note that each method has different safety implications, so utilize what is safe for you.
Please also note: the Helpline is available for service providers, friends, or family members, as well as victims and survivors. During this challenging time, individuals and families may be trapped in abusive, even dangerous situations. If you need help helping someone, please reach out to us.
While the DASI Outreach Center, the DASI Legal Advocacy Center, and the DECIDE Program are temporarily closed to in-person services, assistance is available by phone:
- .Legal Advocacy assistance is available by calling 862-293-0136
- .For help with safety planning, information and referrals, and/or supportive counseling, call 973-579-2386 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
- .For DECIDE Program inquiries call 973-271-0288
- .If you have questions for the administrative staff, please email admin@dasi.org
- .DASI Text Line: 973-222-2593 or Email: info@dasi.org
We have implemented telehealth counseling for those who would prefer that. We are trying to be as creative as possible to assist those in need. We want to help if we can, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to!!
Stay safe everyone!
Jamie Bernard
Chief Executive Officer
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention Services
"DASI literally saved my life and my daughter's life. We were so afraid something really bad
was going to happen, and we were very grateful for the shelter." T.M.
"Facing him in court alone would have been my undoing. The support of my advocate and the
information she shared with me was SO helpful in making important life decisions and
moving forward." D.S.
Who and What is DASI?
The staff of DASI believes in the strength of survivors and begins by helping them to believe in themselves. Many survivors are unaware that they have shown strength and courage in coping with their situations, in protecting their children, or by simply staying alive. Philosophically, DASI is built on the cornerstones of victim safety and offender accountability within a framework of empowerment. Survivors can only make informed decisions about their lives when they feel safe, when they are aware of their options, and when they know they are not alone. Offenders can only change when they take responsibility for their actions and behaviors.
Social change requires strong advocacy. DASI advocates at local, state and national levels to improve the response of systems, organizations, institutions and the community to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We work to inform and educate, and to bring safe practices into others’ work with survivors. Advocacy is also at the core of our work with individuals, assisting them as they navigate the court system and obtain post-shelter housing and financial assistance.
Strong community partnerships strengthen the network of services for survivors. DASI staff participate on local committees, boards, and task forces to stay informed and provide feedback on local policy and practice. DASI also networks and partners with other organizations in grants, awareness events and cross-training to facilitate a wide community knowledge base regarding domestic and sexual violence intervention.
DASI’s violence prevention programming is dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking.
24-Hour Helpline for information and support 973-875-1211. Collect calls accepted. Deaf and Hearing Impaired Text Line 973-222-2593
