Asian/Pacific Islander Resources

Asian/ Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP)

Telephone: 202.464.4477

Website: www.dvrp.org 

Provides resources, assistance and legal referrals for Asian/Pacific Islanders who experience abuse. DVRP also provides advocacy, community outreach and training opportunities to service provides in order to increase culturally appropriate services. 

Asian Women’s Self Help Association (ASHA)

Telephone: 202.207.1248

ASHA Helpline: 888-417-2742

Website: www.ashaforwomen.org 

Provides peer support to South Asian women who are experiencing issues concerning domestic and sexual violence, divorce, custody, abandonment and acculturation.  Advocates provide assistance with accessing shelters and social services; accompaniments to court; emergency funds; and language translation.  

Boat People S.O.S

Telephone: 703.538.2190

Website: www.bspsos.com 

Provides assistance and support to Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Offers a range of services and support including youth mentoring, financial literacy training, education and assistance in accessing health care, and legal and social services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors.

Chinatown Service Center
500 I St NW, Room 107
Washington, DC 20001

Telephone: 202.898.0061

Bilingual Social Services for Asian residents, includes counseling, education and cultural programs for new immigrants children and senior citizens. Programs also include English classes, health workshops, translation assistance, referrals etc.