How do I protect myself when I am figuring out if I need to leave this relationship?

If you are experiencing abuse, having a safety plan laid out can help you to protect yourself during this stressful time. A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave.Check out more info here

I'm on a dependent visa in this country. What can I do if my spouse is abusive?

If you are looking for information about immigration and visa, you can check our resources here. All of those require someone who has knowledge and experience with immigration law.We are providing these just for information only but if you need to consult with an immigration lawyer.

What can I do if I suspect my friend or my family member is being abused?

Many people who are being abused do not see themselves as victims. Also, abusers do not see themselves as being abusive. People often think of domestic violence as physical violence, such as hitting. However, domestic violence takes other forms, such as psychological, emotional, or sexual abuse.Check out more information here

Can you help me even if I don't live in Rochester, NY?

We help only victims who reside in the Greater Rochester, NY area. If you are outside this area in the US, check this link for other organizations like Saathi that can help you.

How do I get help if I am in a country outside of the United States?

Please google search for a domestic violence support or resources in the country of your residence. Take the help of a trusted friend or family member and be safe.

Services – Saathi Of Rochester

what we do

Our services

We help South Asian, residents in and around Monroe County, who may be facing domestic abuse including physical, verbal, economical, emotional, technological, and/or sexual abuse.

Help Line

There is a help line for your use at a time convenient for you. Simply leave a message and you will receive a call back within 1 day.

Crisis Intervention

We will assist you through whatever crisis you may find yourself in.

safety planning

If you need to leave a home that is unsafe for you, we will help you and your family plan a safe exit to a place where you will be safe.

Childcare

Through the process of regaining your dignity and attaining self-sufficiency we will assist with childcare as needed.

Safe housing and resettlement Assistance

We will help you find a place where you will be safe and which you will be able to afford once you are self sufficient.

Education & Career Counseling

We will direct you to resources to help you identify how best to earn your livelihood.

Legal Assistance

We will help you through the legal process involved in moving out of an unsafe and undesirable situation. We will walk with you to Court and through the legal process.

Medical and Mental healthcare

We will put you in touch with suitable support for sound medical and mental health.

Advocacy & Referrals

We will advocate for you as needed and give you the referrals you may need to establish yourself as you want to.

Immigration service

We are accredited by DOJ to do immigration work and will do all we can to get you the legal status you want.

Financial counseling

We are able to help you learn good banking practices and to balance your budget.

Saathi volunteers participate in regular and ongoing training to be advocates. The training is conducted by medical, legal, law enforcement & counseling professionals who work in the field of Domestic Violence. Our volunteers, like our clients, are from many South Asian countries and among them, we have speakers in many languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Urdu, Gorkhi, Punjabi and Gujarati to name some.