Center for Abused Persons

Organization Description

The Center for Abused Persons (CAP) is a private non-profit agency dedicated to reducing the prevalence and impact of interpersonal violence within Charles County. CAP offers a broad range of services that aim to support adults and adolescents affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood sexual abuse. Services include 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, victim advocacy, support groups, abuse intervention programming, and community education.

Program Details

Center for Abused Persons

Program Website: Our Services

Program Description:
  • Crisis hotline
  • Counseling
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Support Groups
  • Abuse Intervention Program
  • Community Education
  • Psychoeducation

Program Contact Phone: 301-645-8994 or 301-843-1110
Advice/Help Hotline Phone: Crisis Hotline 301-645-3336
Online intake form URL: Online Intake
Advice/Help Hotline Days/Hours: Crisis Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Advice/Help Hotline Phone: Crisis Hotline 301-645-3336
Services
Domestic Violence: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Other Topics: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

Crisis Hotline

Program Website: Crisis Hotline

Program Description:

Have you or a loved one been victimized or assaulted? Are you afraid, confused, lonely, or thinking of hurting yourself or someone else? Please call Center for Abused Persons today! They are there to help.

The hotline serves as a lifeline for community members who are struggling with violence at home, thinking about harming themselves, or experiencing difficulties related to mental health, drug and alcohol use, or housing.

Our hotline operators can offer emotional support, problem solving and practical guidance, and referrals to additional resources.


Program Contact Phone: 301-645-3336
Advice/Help Hotline Phone: 301-645-3336
Advice/Help Hotline Days/Hours: Crisis Hotline: 24-Hour Support
Advice/Help Hotline Phone: 301-645-3336
Services
Domestic Violence: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Other Topics: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

Text Hotline

Program Website: Text Hotline

Program Description:

Have you ever wanted to reach out to us but you feel uncomfortable on the phone? Whether you need resources, or just someone to talk to- we're here for you.

Our text hotline is up and moving! Please feel free to reach out to us at the following link. Open limited hours for now, Monday & Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-4pm.


Advice/Help Hotline Phone: Text Hotline
Advice/Help Hotline Days/Hours: Monday & Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-4pm.
Advice/Help Hotline Phone: Text Hotline
Intake days/hours (by phone): Monday & Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 9am-4pm.
Services
Domestic Violence: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Other Topics: Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
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