If you are in immediate danger please call 911
24-hour crisis line 910.343.0703 (Advocates are available to assist you)
The Open Gate: This public center allows for increased public awareness and support of the agency’s services and the issue of domestic violence. (Please note that the Open Gate is not our shelter. Shelter location is kept confidential)
We are located at 2901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. From I-40 continue onto College Road and then turn right on Market. From the east or west follow Highway 17 which becomes Market.
Open Gate phone 910.343.9969 / Fax 910.343.9388
Mailing Address:
Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc.
PO Box 1555
Wilmington, NC 28402-1555
Shipping Address (FedEx or UPS):
Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc.
2901 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
Emails received after 5pm Monday-Friday and on weekends will be answered the next business day. If you require immediate assistance, please call 910-343-0703 or if you are in immediate danger call 911.