Morris County 24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.877.782.2873
Passaic County 24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.973.881.1450
Hablamos Español Interpreters Available
JBWS text/chat is now available.
Text (973) 314-4192
Chat or text with an advocate by going to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, click on “Chat Now”; or text LOVEIS to 22522.
JBWS is a private, confidential service welcoming ALL survivors of dating, domestic, or partner abuse (and their family members) regardless of severity of the abuse, marital status, income, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.
Get Help
Are You Experiencing Abuse?
If you're in an unhealthy relationship, call our 24-Hour Helpline for support.
Morris County 24-Hour Helpline: 1.877.782.2873
Passaic County 24-Hour Helpline: 1.973.881.1450
Are You Unsure?
Do you feel like something is wrong in your relationship but you can't tell if it's abuse or not?
Learn more about domestic violence and the signs of a healthy versus unhealthy relationship.
Info for Teens and Parents
Are you a teen in an unhealthy relationship? Are you a parent who suspects that your child may be in an unhealthy relationship?
Learn more about teen dating violence and JBWS' Dating Abuse Prevention Program.
Help Someone Affected by Abuse
If someone you know is in an abusive relationship, you might feel like there is nothing you can do to help them. However, you can safely express concern for them.
Learn how to support someone impacted by abuse.
Abuse Intervention
Is your partner afraid of you when you get angry? Do you frequently criticize your partner? If so, then JBWS' Abuse Intervention Program may be right for you.
Learn more our abuse intervention program below.
Safety
- 24-Hour Helpline: Call 1.877.782.2873 (Morris County) or 1.973.881.1450 (Passaic County) anytime for confidential support.
- Crisis Response Team/Domestic Violence Response Team: Trained advocates provide crisis support after incidents of domestic violence
- Emergency Shelter: Offers secure temporary shelter for survivors and children.
- *Transitional Living: Eligible adults and their children can live in one of eleven fully furnished apartments for up to two years.
- Legal Advocacy: Advocates help with restraining orders, court support, and legal referrals
*Morris County-specific program
Support
- Adult Counseling Services: Survivors can access support groups and counseling in English and Spanish.
- Child and Adolescent Services: Children and teens can receive trauma-informed counseling and support to heal from abuse.
- DV Housing First Program: Housing advocates help survivors with housing, safety planning, and financial support.
- *Morris Family Justice Center: The MFJC provides legal, advocacy, and support services in one safe location.
*Morris County-specific program
Solutions
- Dating Abuse Prevention Program: JBWS helps teens recognize dating abuse through workshops
- *Jersey Center for Non-Violence: Confidential group counseling helps people who have used abuse gain accountability and develop healthy relationship skills
- Professional Training: JBWS trains professionals to recognize and respond to intimate partner violence
- Community Education: JBWS provides presentations to educate communities about domestic violence
*Morris County-specific program
Events
JBWS offers a number of events throughout the year including a golf outing, pickleball tournament, 5k, auction event, and an event that brings together the best chefs, restaurants, and purveyors of wine, spirits and beer!
Each year, JBWS hosts numerous, diverse events to raise critical funds to support those impacted by domestic violence! The funds raised at our special events help us provide life saving services to our clients. There is something for everyone!
Support JBWS
Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial in JBWS' mission to end domestic violence.
Wish List
Your donations help defray our costs and meet our resident's most basic needs.
Arrange a Program
Invite us to speak at your school, college, workplace, club meeting or more!
Recognitions
JBWS achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar, once again in 2025.
For details, visit GuideStar.org.
Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded JBWS a four star rating. JBWS was named to Charity Navigator’s Top 10 List of the most highly-rated charities in New Jersey.
For details, visit CharityNavigator.org.
The national 2025 Purple Ribbon Award winners have been announced and JBWS is proud to have winners of five awards: Annual Report of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Hopegiver of the Year, Most Innovative Service, and Outstanding Legislator.
