Bedford Domestic Violence Services

Bedford Domestic Violence Services Hotline number: 540-587-0970 Available 24 hours a day We also have opportunities for the community to volunteer to assist with day to day tasks and events.

Services Offered:
All services are provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their children

*24 Hour Hotline*
The Bedford Domestic Violence Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day by trained domestic violence advocates. The hotline number is (540) 587-0970.

*Walk In Center*
Business Hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Walk-in Center offers domestic violence

crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and support services. Appointments need to be scheduled through the hotline number so that an advocate can assist with your current needs. Our donation /volunteer coordinator is available during business hours to answer questions concerning donations or schedule a time to bring donations to the walk in center. A back ground check is required. We offer 3 tiers of volunteering options.

*Court Accompaniment*
Our Court Advocate provides clients with assistance in obtaining Protective Orders and information to prepare you for your court experience. Our Advocate Can:
- Accompany you through the process of filing for a Preliminary Protective Order.
- Accompany you during your court appearances. - Accompany you to the magistrate’s office to seek an Emergency Protective Order.
- Assist by informing you once your Preliminary Protective Order has been served.
- Provide you with information and referrals to attorneys and legal aid.
- Support and encourage you throughout your legal process.

*Shelter*
To access shelter, please call the Hotline (540) 587-0970. An Intake questionnaire will be completed. Staff will check if space is available to accommodate the number of people arriving for shelter. If space is not available staff will provide other resources for shelter in the surrounding areas. The shelter cannot accept clients who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol due to safety concerns for other clients, children, and staff.

Happy Earth Day. Check out this information.
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day. Check out this information.

Happy Earth Day! When we invest in community-level protective factors like green spaces, good things grow. 💚

Some resources to learn more:
- Creating Safe Spaces in Communities: Lessons Learn from DELTA FOCUS by NRCDV https://ow.ly/5O0450YNWTH
- Greening: A Violence Prevention and Reduction Strategy by Prevent Connect https://ow.ly/OXvQ50YNWTJ
- Gardens for Growing Healthy Communities by Prevention Institute https://ow.ly/r6sK50YNWTI

How are you celebrating Earth Day today? Drop a comment or share a pic!

04/17/2026

Bedford Domestic Violence Services has created a Virtual Business Card.

The attached QR image allows the community to have a "business card" accessible on their phone.

Hey everyone, check out our Newsletter for this quarter.
04/16/2026

Hey everyone, check out our Newsletter for this quarter.

Thanks for all you do to support our clients.
04/14/2026

Thanks for all you do to support our clients.

Say hello to the amazing people behind the Bedford Domestic Violence Coalition!

We’ve kicked off a new year and wanted to introduce our Board of Directors, shelter staff, and awesome volunteers. Meet the team that helps keep everything running and makes our mission possible every day. We’re so thankful for each of them and excited for you to meet the faces behind the work we do!

Here's a reminder about the Healthy Relationships Support Group. Hope to see you there.
04/13/2026

Here's a reminder about the Healthy Relationships Support Group. Hope to see you there.

Take a look at our updated flyer for the Healthy Relationship Support Group. Hope to see you there.

Here is another great opportunity.
04/03/2026

Here is another great opportunity.

📍 We're partnering with the Virginia Department of Social Services to bring you something special!

FREE one-day Responsible Parenting workshops are coming to communities across the state. Parents get evidence-based tools they can use immediately—PLUS a $100 gift card for attending.

Workshops in Lynchburg: April 15, 24, and 27, 2026

👉 Register for a session near you: https://responsibleparentingva.com/lynchburg

We're here to connect you with resources that make a real difference.

Take a look at our updated flyer for the Healthy Relationship Support Group. Hope to see you there.
04/03/2026

Take a look at our updated flyer for the Healthy Relationship Support Group. Hope to see you there.

03/27/2026

Reactive abuse occurs when a person is provoked into responding aggressively to sustained emotional manipulation or provocation. The aggressor deliberately pushes their target to the breaking point, knowing that any reaction will be used against them. This tactic is a form of gaslighting, where the victim is blamed and portrayed as the abuser. The goal is to shift responsibility and paint the victim as unstable or violent. Understanding this dynamic is crucial in recognizing the true nature of abuse and protecting oneself from manipulation.

Our DV Support Group is tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you.
03/16/2026

Our DV Support Group is tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you.

03/16/2026
03/12/2026

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a dangerous or frightening event. Unlike typical stress reactions that fade over time, PTSD symptoms persist for months or even years and significantly disrupt daily life. Women are about twice as likely as men to develop PTSD, partly due to higher exposure to traumas such as sexual violence or intimate partner abuse.

Symptoms include re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding reminders of the event, feeling constantly on edge, and experiencing changes in mood or thinking, such as guilt, numbness, or negative beliefs. Diagnosis is made by trained clinicians through evaluation of symptom patterns and trauma history. Effective treatments include trauma-focused psychotherapy (e.g., cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure) and, when appropriate, medications for mood, sleep, or anxiety. Early intervention is critical to recovery and restoring daily functioning. womenshealth

We received a check for $250 from Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association. This will go towards our raised bed garden ...
03/10/2026

We received a check for $250 from Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association. This will go towards our raised bed garden project at the shelter. The Ag Extension office shared their card with email and number for DV staff or clients to contact if they had any questions about plants they are growing. It is so nice that they have that service.

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Bedford, VA
24523

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15405870970

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