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Montgomery County Abused Persons Program

 Montgomery County Abused Persons Program
1301 Piccard Drive (corner of W. Gude Drive and Piccard Drive)
Rockville MD 20850
 240-777-4195 - Weekdays
 240-777-4673 - 24 hours

The Abused Persons Program (APP) serves victims of domestic violence (spouse or partner abuse) in Montgomery County by providing:

• Someone to talk to: 24 hour Crisis Line and individual and group counseling to provide support and information to individuals who have been abused by their intimate partners. The program also offers counseling or referrals to appropriate community partners for couples recovering from abuse.
• Advocacy: information about and assistance in seeking legal protections available to victims and their children
• Shelter: emergency shelter for victims fleeing abuse until they can return home or move to safety.
• Counseling for children exposed to domestic violence
• Counseling for those who are abusive: assessment and counseling for those who have been abusive to their mates
• Community Education: the Program provides speakers to community groups and participates in events to build community awareness of the problem of domestic violence, services available and what we all can do to end abuse.
• Eligibility: APP serves any Montgomery County resident who is a victim of partner abuse in any kind of intimate relationship or who has committed partner abuse and would like help to stop being abusive.
• Diversity Commitment: Services are offered without regard to language, gender, sexual orientation, culture or religion.
• Fees: There are no fees for emergency services and all fees are on an ability-to-pay basis. No one is denied services due to lack of funds.

For More information about Montgomery County Abused Persons Program and available resources, please see the following links:

BHCS VASAP - Vision/Mission/Information

Hotlines and Links

Healthy Relationships

Types of Power and Control – English

Types of Power and Control – Spanish

Legal Options and Assistance-English

Legal Options and Assistance-Spanish

Create a Safety Plan – English

Create a Safety Plan – Spanish

Is Someone Abusive? / Are You Abusive?

Teen Violence & Dating

Myths and Facts About Domestic Violence

Behaviors of Children who experience Family Violence

Signs to Look for in a Battering Personality

Volunteer Opportunities and Donations

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Montgomery County Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program

 Montgomery County Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP)
1301 Piccard Drive, Suite 4100,
Rockville, MD 20850
 240-777-1355 weekdays
 240-777-4357 24-hour crisis line
 240-777-1347 TTY
 240-777-1329 FAX
www.vasap.org

The Montgomery County Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) provides services to victims of crime, their family and significant others. VASAP serves victims of crimes such as rape, sexual assault, homicide (surviving family and friends), driving while intoxicated (DWI), and vehicular manslaughter victims, terrorism, torture, hate violence, robbery, carjacking, purse snatching, assault, battery, stalking, harassment, auto theft, burglary, arson, larceny, vandalism, and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

VASAP provides crisis, individual and group counseling, victim assistance through the criminal justice system, assistance in applying to the Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, compensation for income-eligible victims from the Montgomery County Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, anonymous third party report of rape and sexual offenses, and educational programs.

	ANYONE CAN BE A CRIME VICTIM - VASAP IS HERE TO HELP
		Services We Offer
		Whom We Serve
		How to Find Us
		About our Staff
		Volunteer Opportunities
		Advisory Board
		To Donate
		Public Education
		Publications
		Specialized Groups
		Trafficking Victims
		Links

For more detailed information, click on any of the above links or go to:
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/vasap

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