In response to Massachusetts Governor Baker’s guidance and the Massachusetts Department of Health (DPH), HarborCOV is conforming to changes being made in our local community in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) while continuing to support survivors of domestic violence.
As an organization, we value the health and safety of survivors and staff during this pandemic. Our office buildings are closed to the public and all of our programs are operating remotely Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until further notice.
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Our Hotline – 617-884-9909
remains a 24-hour staffed resource that offers immediate response for any physical or emotional crises arising from abuse
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Our Business Line – 617-884-9799
is answered live between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We can put people in touch with case managers to complete pre-assessments and/or initial intakes by phone as well as providing additional resources based on their individual circumstances.
Note that courts are closed because of the pandemic. Please go to your local police department if you need to request an emergency restraining order (209A).
To learn more about the COVID-19:
- The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has informative resources available. Please visit the following link to learn more about how COVID-19 spreads and how to take steps to protect yourself and others.
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) provides daily updated information on COVID-19 cases across the state by county, along with the number of cases requiring quarantine and monitoring by DPH.
- For Massachusetts text alerts, text COVIDMA to 88877.
- For Boston text updates and other information about COVID-19 in English, text BOSCOVID to 99411.
For other languages, text BOSEspanol; BOSKreyol, BOSFracais, BOSKriolu or BOSPortugues to 99411.
Protect Yourself from COVID-19 and Stop the Spread of Germs
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after:
- sneezing or coughing
- handling a sick child
- changing a diaper
- going to the store or into public buildings
- touching money
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue in a lined trash can.
- Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.