Hopeful, I used one of those organizations. One of my friends begged me to, and I told her I wasn't "really abused". In the intake interview I kept saying that I wasn't that bad and didn't want to waste their time. I had a home and my ex lived 1,000 miles away. I was "safe" and other people had bigger problems.
They felt differently...and it was a life-changer for me. The emotional abuse my boys and I endured was significant.
We all three went for about a year. I donated money because I could. And I'm holding in the back of my mind that one day I'll sponsor a fundraiser through my work connections to help them financially (when I'm ready to tell coworkers why I hold them dear, which isn't now, but it's getting closer).
These agencies do wonders and can really help.
Let them decide. Hugs to you.