Get Help
At Women's Resource Center, you will find people who will listen to your experiences without judgement and who will offer you options and support while you make choices for yourself and your family. We provide compassionate, inclusive services to all survivors, honoring the varied experiences of those seeking support. You can reach us 24/7 for domestic violence support at 404-688-9436 or for sexual assault support at 404-377-1428. If you live outside of Atlanta, call the Georgia statewide domestic violence hotline at 1-800-33-HAVEN (42836) to link with the advocacy program nearest you. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
Support Groups
We offer weekly support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, designed to foster healing, empowerment, and community. All groups are free and facilitated by trained staff in a safe, confidential setting.
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Tuesdays:
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In-Person Sexual Assault Support Group | 7:00–8:00 PM
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Virtual SISTERs Group (General survivor support including financial literacy, wellness, and more) | 7:00–8:00 PM
Saturdays:
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Virtual Domestic Violence Support Group | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
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In-Person Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Wellness Group | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM​
📩 To learn more or join a group, please email Barbara Gibson at barbara@wrcdv.org or call us at (404) 370‑7670.
You are not alone- support is here when you’re ready.
Recognizing Abuse
Does your partner...
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Call you names or use other put-downs? Destroy or damage your property?
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Threaten to harm you or your loved ones? Threaten to harm your pets?
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Insist on controlling family finances?
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Criticize your abilities as a parent?
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Become jealous of your friends and time you spend with them?
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Control the contact you have with your family and friends?
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Hit, shove, kick, grab or use other forms of physical violence towards you?
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Make unwanted advances or force you to perform sexual acts?
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Threaten to commit suicide if you leave?
If so, you may be experiencing domestic violence. Please call 404-688-9436 to speak to an advocate. All calls are confidential and you can remain anonymous if you choose.
Personalized Safety Plan
Click the button below to download a customizable personal safety plan. To discuss your safety plan with us, please call 404-688-9436.
Our Programs
Click the button below to learn more about the programs and services we provide for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children.
Recognizing Sexual Assault
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Does someone…​
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Pressure, trick, or force you into sexual activity you don’t want?
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Touch you in a sexual way without your consent?
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Continue sexual contact after you’ve said “no” or pulled away?
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Ignore your boundaries or pressure you to “give in”?
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Coerce you by using threats, intimidation, or guilt?
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Take advantage of you when you are asleep, intoxicated, or unable to say no?
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Threaten to harm you, themselves, or others if you don’t comply with sexual demands?​​
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Sexual assault is never your fault. If you did not give clear, enthusiastic, and voluntary consent, any sexual contact is a violation. Please call 404‑377‑1428 to speak to an advocate. All calls are confidential and you can remain anonymous if you choose.
For more information on internet safety and how an abuser can track your internet activities, click here.