24/7 Hotline (Call or Text) 1-800-852-2102 • 24 Hour Emergency Shelter

Welcome

Welcome to Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties (DVSCP)! DVSCP is a private, non-profit organization that was incorporated in May 1990 and has provided 24 hour a day unduplicated services to the communities of Cumberland and Perry counties since 12:01 midnight on July 28, 1990.

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement: We envision DVSCP as a culturally responsive organization committed to the eradication of domestic violence for all individuals.

Mission Statement: DVSCP supports the empowerment of those who are experiencing domestic violence through the provision of equitable and inclusive direct services and the promotion of nonviolence through social and systems change.

Support the Cause

Want to help? Visit our ‘Get Involved’ page to learn more about how to volunteer, donate, or become a corporate sponsor. Our Emergency Shelter Wish List is a great way to donate and support the women and children we serve.

Upcoming Events

Share a Meal at the Shelter!

January 1 @ 11:00 am - December 16 @ 1:00 pm

2024 DVSCP Wreath Sale!

September 13 @ 8:00 am - October 30 @ 5:00 pm

2024 Annual Candlelight Vigil

October 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Applebee’s Dine to Donate

October 24 @ 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

DVSCP Bright Spots

Chalk Up for Charity Raises $8k for Survivors

July 19, 2023 – Carlisle, PA: Local fundraising group Chalk Up for Charity held a pool tournament fundraiser this past March to benefit Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP). The 8-ball billiard [...]

July 19th, 2023|

DVSCP and PCADV Rally Bi-Partisan Support of Increased Funding for Domestic Violence Services

HARRISBURG, Pa., (June 21, 2023) --- A joint effort between Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), its network of 59 domestic violence programs, 90 state [...]

June 21st, 2023|

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Did you know?

Know the facts about domestic violence!

There are many myths surrounding domestic violence. It affects women, men, children, all income levels, all races, and people of all backgrounds. It is important for individuals to understand the signs of abuse.

Myth:

Unless my partner physically hits me, I’m not in an abusive relationship…

Fact:

Violence takes all forms. It can include…

Emotional Abuse: Ignoring, humiliating, embarrassing, insulting, excluding or using social status as a weapon.
Verbal Abuse: Shouting, threatening, intimidating, or manipulating.
Physical Abuse: pushing, shoving, hitting, kicking, punching or threatening with a weapon.
Sexual Abuse: forced kissing or touching, any unwanted sexual acts, unprotected sex, and rape.

Emergency Shelter
24-Hour Hotline (Call or Text 1-800-852-2102)
Individual/Group Counseling
Adult and Youth Support/Group Counseling
Protection From Abuse Orders (PFA)
Medical Accompaniment
Legal Accompaniment
Referral Services
Professional Training and Public Education
Children’s Programs
AMEND Batterers’ Intervention Program

Empowerment Philosophy

We consider all relationships to be reciprocal and between equals.
We communicate directly, with no hidden agenda.
We value individual differences and belief systems equally in our organization.
We nurture individual growth to enhance well-being.

2024 Program Partners

Thank you to all the organizations that support DVSCP throughout the year.

The agency was thrilled that Skiles Excavating out of Newville returned as our 2024 Presenting Partner. Skiles began supporting our agency in 2020 due to the generosity of not only the company’s owners, but also its incredible staff. Thank you for everything you do for our agency and those we serve.

DVSCP would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our 2024 program partners, beginning with our Platinum Partners M&T Bank and Mid Penn Bank!

Presenting

Skiles Excavating

Silver

Allen Distribution
Belco Community Credit Union
Capital Blue Cross
Century 21 Realty Services
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Deibler Insurance Associates, Inc.
Highmark/Penn State Health
Organic Remedies
Orrstown Bank
Summit Pointe Advisors

Platinum

M&T Bank
Mid Penn Bank

Bronze

Alliance Financial
American Legion Failor-Wagner Post #421
AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
Better View
Boyer & Ritter LLC
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Der Harrisburg Maennerchor
Diamond Automatic Sprinklers
Giant/Martins
KirbTech, LLC
Select Medical
S.R. Sheryl Delozier
Trisha A. Sadler Foundation

Gold

Highmark Blue Shield and Penn State Health
Retired Senator Pat Vance
UPMC

Copper

Capital Computer Systems, Inc.
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats
Farnham Insurance
Fields Family Dentistry
Laurel Life
L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln
PA Retina Specialists
Partners in Women’s Healthcare
Wil and Karen Shirey
Dianne Tiboni
Tuckey Companies
Buffy Tucker