Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence

Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence Our Chesapeake Crisis to Self-Sufficiency Model™ helps victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives—moving from crisis to self -sufficiency.

You can make a real difference today.
👉 Donate directly through our website mscfv.org We do not use GoFundMe MSCFV creates healthy opportunities to break the cycle of domestic violence through intervention and prevention by providing shelter, counseling, services and advocacy for victims and abusers. Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence's Mid-Shore Protective Order Project is supported by a grant from the Maryland Judiciary's Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile and Family Services.

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽. Know the signs.• Guilt-tripping to get their way• Blaming you for their anger or behavi...
06/10/2026

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽.
Know the signs.
• Guilt-tripping to get their way
• Blaming you for their anger or behavior
• Mood swings that depend on your compliance
• Saying things like “If you loved me, you would…”
For 24/7 help, call 800-927-HOPE (4673)

A safety plan is a personalized plan that helps someone stay as safe as possible while navigating an abusi 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙘𝙧𝙚...
06/08/2026

A safety plan is a personalized plan that helps someone stay as safe as possible while navigating an abusi

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣, 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 800-927-𝙃𝙊𝙋𝙀 (4673)

$3,000 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩. Your donation also provides legal represent...
06/07/2026

$3,000 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩.
Your donation also provides legal representation at protective order hearings for victims to receive the safety they deserve. Please GIVE today to fund legal services.

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. Signs of physical abuse:Hitting, slapping, pushing, or chokingBlocking you fro...
06/06/2026

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
Signs of physical abuse:
Hitting, slapping, pushing, or choking
Blocking you from leaving a room or home
Throwing objects or destroying property
Using weapons or threatening to use them
Any unwanted physical force

He made it difficult for her to have money. At first, it seemed practical—he handled the bills. But eventually, she had ...
06/04/2026

He made it difficult for her to have money. At first, it seemed practical—he handled the bills. But eventually, she had no access to her own paycheck or bank account. Leaving felt impossible. Financial abuse is real. Call 800-927-HOPE (4673)

A gas gift card makes an immediate difference to a survivor rebuilding their life. Gas gift card locations on the easte...
06/03/2026

A gas gift card makes an immediate difference to a survivor rebuilding their life. Gas gift card locations on the eastern shore include: Royal Farms, Wawa, CVS, ACME Markets and Food Lion. Mail to: MSCFV, 8626 Brooks Drive, Suite 102, Easton, MD 21601
Prefer to shop online? You can purchase daily living supplies and VISA gift cards that can be used for gas through our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DER5AOGYS5TW

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. • Signs of emotional abuse: • Constant criticism, insults, or humiliation• Blamin...
06/03/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.
• Signs of emotional abuse:
• Constant criticism, insults, or humiliation
• Blaming you for everything that goes wrong
• Gaslighting (making you question your memory or reality)
• Threats to harm you, themselves, or others
• Extreme jealousy or possessiveness
• Monitoring your movements, calls, or messages
For 24/7 help, call 800-927-HOPE (4673)

In the United States, an estimated 1 𝗶𝗻 15 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 are exposed to intimate partner violence each year.No child should h...
06/01/2026

In the United States, an estimated 1 𝗶𝗻 15 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 are exposed to intimate partner violence each year.
No child should have to live in fear or witness violence at home. Support and safety are available.
Help is available 24/7
📞 800-927-HOPE (4673)
If you or someone you know needs support, reach out—healing and resources are available.

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀. These behaviors can erode self-worth and leave lasting emotional ha...
05/31/2026

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀.

These behaviors can erode self-worth and leave lasting emotional harm. Watch for patterns like:
• Subtle insults disguised as “jokes”
• Constant correction or belittling
• Making you feel “not good enough”
• Slowly undermining your confidence

For many survivors, safety starts with stability. $2,000 can provide housing assistance for six weeks—helping someone move from abuse into safety, healing, and a peaceful home. Your support makes that possible.
Please GIVE today.
www.mscfv.org

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.Watch for behaviors like:• Cons...
05/30/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.
Watch for behaviors like:
• Constant texting or calling to check on you
• Expecting immediate responses at all times
• Tracking your location or demanding live updates
• Becoming angry or accusatory if you are unreachable
These actions can be about control—not care. If this feels familiar, support is available.

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8626 Brooks Drive, #102
Easton, MD
21601

Telephone

+18009274673

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