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1736 Family Crisis Center
Help for teens, battered women and their children - 24 hour crisis hotlines - shelters and community services in Southern California.
AK: Advocates for Victims of Violence
AVV provides safe refuge to victims and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Located in Valdez, Alaska, temporary shelter is available 24-hours a day. Outreach to the Valdez community, Copper River Valley, and Prince William Sound.
AK: Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc.
Shelter in Anchorage, Alaska. Programs and services, education, events, volunteer details, and links.
AL: Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Auburn,
Information about domestic violence, facts, consequences on women and children, safety plan, and services provided to the east Alabama community
AR: Peace At Home, Fayetteville, AR
24-Hour crisis line, shelter and outreach programs for victims of domestic violence in Arkansas and surrounding states. Genderal information, legal information, law enforcement information and shelter information.
AZ: Sojourner Center
Offers emergency and transisional shelter in Phoenix, Arizona.
CA: Baylaw
Domestic violence anonymous program designed to help victims recover from abuse.
CA: Center for Domestic Violence Prevention
Offers a variety of services, including the only emergency shelter for women in San Mateo County, California
CA: Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
In Oxnard, CA. Programs and services, prevention, facts about abuse, and contact details.
CA: House of Ruth, Inc., Claremont,
Assisting women and children victimized by domestic violence in Eastern Los Angeles County and Western San Bernardino County. House of Ruth provides shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and housing/employment assistance.
CA: La Casa de las Madres
San Francisco, California. Offering shelter, advocacy and support services to battered women and their children.
CA: Marin Abused Women's Services, Marin Coun
Founded in 1977, MAWS' direct services and supports program include emergency hotlines, housing facilities, support groups, and a men's program to teach men to stop their violence and abuse.
CA: Marin Abused Women's Services, San Rafael
Emergency housing, hotline, support groups, men's program to stop violence against women.
CA: SAVE - Shelter Against Violent Environments
Serving Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, and San Leandro, California. News, services, resources, statistics, and contact details.
CA: St. Clare's Home
Shelter for homeless women and children, domestic violence victims and preschool daycare for low income families, in North San Diego County, California.
CA: Support Network for Battered Women, Santa Clar
Support Network for Battered Women works toward the elimination of domestic violence in Santa Clara County, California
CO: Mineral County Help Line - Superior, CO
Mineral County Help Line is a 24-hour domestic and sexual violence crisis line offering referrals, peer counseling, advocacy and friendship.
CO: Boulder County Safehouse
Provides shelter, support, and advocacy for battered women and their children. Works to end domestic violence through education and social change.
CO: Crossroads Safehouse
Fort Collins, Colorado. Services, newsletter, resources, wishlist, and support details.
CO: Gateway Battered Women's Services - Auror
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in Aurora/Denver and the surrounding metro area in Colorado.
CO: Longmont Coalition of Women in Crisis
Information and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Longmont, CO.
CO: TESSA in Colorado Springs, CO
Organization serving victims of domestic violence and adult sexual assault in El Paso County, CO.
Domestic Violence Help in U.K
Contains an overview about domestic abuse and contact details for agencies offering support to victims in United Kingdom.
FL: Harbor House
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, Orlando, FL.
FL: Betty Griffin House
24-Hour Crisis line, emergency shelter, Saint Augustine.
FL: Center Against Spouse Abuse (CASA)
Located in St. Petersburg. Describes services provided by CASA and provides general information on domestic violence.
FL: Peaceful Paths
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter in Gainesville, Alachua, Bradford and Union counties.
FL: Quigley House
24 Hour Emergency Shelter, Orange Park, Clay County.
FL: Safehouse of Seminole, Inc., Sanford, Florida
Crisis line and shelter programs provide victims and their children with the resources they need to begin healing from past and preparing for their future. Provides educational programs in Seminole County Schools and other community organizations.
FL: Shelter for Abused Women and Children
24-Hour crisis line, shelter, Naples, FL.
FL: Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc.
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter in Pasco County, FL.
FL: The Spring of Tampa Bay
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, outreach centers in Tampa and Plant City.
GA: Augusta SafeHomes
SAFE-homes of Augusta is a not for profit organization that shelters women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The agency is located in Augusta, GA and serves 13 counties.
GA: Circle of Hope
Northeast Georgia family violence organization serves Habersham, Stephens and White counties.
GA: Halcyon Home for Battered Women, Inc.
Safe shelter for battered women and children serving the Thomas, Grady, Decatur, Seminole Counties, and the southern half of Mitchell County.
Genesis House
24 hour Crisis line, crisis intervention, court advocacy, domestic & sexual violence and self-esteem support groups, individual counseling, as well as referral to other community agencies.
Houston Area Women's Center
Shelter and support services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
IA: Cedar Valley Friends of the Family - Waverly,
Cedar Valley Friends of the Family is a private, non-profit victim advocacy agency providing crisis prevention/intervention services to victims of domestic abuse/sexual assault in Bremer, Butler, and Chickasaw counties in Iowa.
IA:Seeds of Hope - Grundy and Hardin Counties, Iow
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Assistance Services. Seeds of Hope gives basic information about sexual assault and domestic violence. This site also includes links and ideas for getting help.
ID: Women's and Childrens Alliance - Boise, I
Guide to help with domestic abuse, rape crisis center, counseling, shelter for abused women and children
IL: A Safe Place, Lake County Crisis Center
Provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive counseling program for victims of domestic violence - women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.
IL: Family Shelter Service
Provides a 24-hour hotline, three shelters, counseling and support groups, and court and victim advocates. Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
IL: Family Shelter Service - DuPage County
24-Hour crisis line, shelter, information, advocacy and referral.
IL: Life Span: Providing Services for Women in Cri
Des Plaines, Illinois. Myths, volunteer details, survival checklist, tips, and support groups.
IL: Women In Need Growing Stronger - Palatine, IL
Provides Chicago area homeless women training and resources to reach economic independence. Offers a domestic violence safe house, assistance and medical care plus therapeutic counseling programs for children.
IN: Kosciusko County Domestic Violence Task Force
Located in Warsaw, IN. Provides information on domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and stalking; along with local and national resources. Crisis counseling, but no shelter provided.
IN: The Julian Center
Indianapolis, IN. Provides shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and survivors of child sexual abuse.
KS: SAFEHOME - Domestic Violence Shelter, Kansas C
A resource of information about domestic violence, how to notice warning signs and ways to protect yourself from violent situations. Information is targeted toward women, dating teens and children in violent homes. Also provides a shelter and outreach services to the Kansas City area.
KY: Women's Crisis Center, Kentucky (WCC)
Providing 24-hour crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape in Maysville and Northern Kentucky. All services are free and confidential.
L.O. - Combat Violence against Women
Multilingual Israeli organization provides hotline, shelters, educational materials, and training.
LA: Metropolitan Battered Women's Program, In
New Orleans, LA services for women experiencing domestic violence offers emergency shelter and counseling to battered women and their children.
MA: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, In
Located in Boston. Resources, newsletter, tips, and links.
MA: Help for Abused Women and Their Children
Located in Salem. Offers shelter, support and practical information.
MI: Domestic Violence Project SAFE House
Located in Ann Arbor, MI. Services, information for professionals, survivor's handbook, and news.
MI: Everyone deserves a safe place!
Information on domestic violence and spouse abuse including local emergency shelter in Allegan Michigan
MI: LACASA
Livingston County, MI. Provides comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to victims, their families and friends.
MI: S.A.F.E. Place - Battle Creek, MI
A domestic violence shelter and information center in west Michigan, primarily serving Barry, Calhoun, and Eaton Counties.
MI: Safe Haven Ministries Domestic Violence Shelte
Provides shelter and services to abused women and partners with the faith community to respond appropriately to families affected by domestic violence. Located in Grand Rapids.
MI: SIREN/Eaton Shelter, Inc.
Located in Eaton County, Michigan. FAQ, emergency resources, news, and related links.
MI: Women's Rural Advocacy Programs
Serving Southwestern Minnesota. General information and resources.
MN: Alexandra House - A Women's Shelter
Located in Blaine, MN. Community and residential services, tips, and links.
MN: Cornerstone
Bloomington, MN. Provides support to children and adults, emergency shelter, transitional housing, community education and legal services.
MN: Crisis Resource Center - Lake of the Woods Cou
The center is dedicated in providing services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Lake of the Woods County, Baudette, Minnesota. Services include: emergency safe house options, advocacy, education, and safety planning.
MN: Family Violence Network
Twin Cities, MN.
MN: Harriet Tubman Center
Based in Minneapolis. Addresses dating and domestic violence prevention. Provides a variety of support programs.
MN: Women's Advocates, Inc.
St. Paul, MN. Shelter services, education and training, and resources.
MN: Women's Shelter Inc.
Based in Rochester, MN. Shelter details, children's programs, advocacy, and reports.
MO: St. Martha's Hall
St. Louis, MO. Services offered, personal safety plan, privacy, guide, and resources.
MO:Family Violence Center
Provides shelter and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and education to break the cycle of domestic abuse for the people of Southwest Missouri.
MT: Lincoln County Help Line
Located in Libby, Montana. Mission statement, characteristics of a battered person, programs, support, education, newsletter, and standards.
NC: Domestic Violence Shelter - Wilmington, North
24-Hour crisis line, shelter, advocacy and referral. Individual and group counseling and support groups. Children's services available. Provides community education and outreach.
NC: Helpmate : Asheville, NC Domestic Violence Age
24-Hour hotline, shelter, crisis counseling, legal advocacy.
ND: Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Located in Minot, North Dakota. List of services, facts about the Crisis Center, and links.
NJ: Resource Center for Women and Their Families,
Domestic Violence organization working with victims and their families located in Somerset County, NJ. Services include 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter and counseling.
NJ: Woman Space
Based in Lawrenceville. Services and programs, history, education, the law, and community resources.
NM: Valencia Shelter for Victims of Domestic Viole
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, child witness program, support groups, community outreach and education.
NY: Alternatives for Battered Women
Based in Rochester, New York. Options for help, newsletter, events, education, speakers, and links.
NY: Sanctuary for Families - New York City
Sanctuary provides crisis intervention, emergency and transitional housing, individual and group counseling, job readiness and mentoring programs. Through our legal center, we offer legal advice and direct representation, mentor volunteer attorneys and advocate legal reform.
OH: Homesafe Rape Crisis Center
Located in Ashtabula. Include a 24 hour crisis line, food, clothing, individual and group support, legal advocacy, court accompaniment, crisis intervention, referrals and children's programs
OH: The Domestic Violence Shelter, Mansfield Ohio
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, omestic violence victim assistance for Richland, Ashland and Huron Counties. Offering shelter services, educational programs and support groups for all ages of victims.
OK: Domestic Violence - Women's Service and F
Based in Canadian County, OK. Services, resources, news, and links.
OR: Bradley-Angle House
Located in Portland. Information for teens, catalog of materials, tips, and links.
OR: Womenspace Domestic Violence Services
WOMENSPACE works to end domestic violence by empowering women and children and changing community standards. Eugene, Oregon and throughout Lane County, Oregon.
PA: Alle-Kiski HOPE Center, Allegheny, Westmorelan
Information and resources for victims of domestic violence and their families including a Crisis hotline, information, programs, statistics, and educational resources.The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is a domestic violence agency serving the Alle-Kiski Valley area in Southwestern PA.
PA: Women In Transition
Philadelphia, PA
PA: Women's Association for Women's Alte
Information about the WAWA and its residential programs which provide shelter and supportive services to teen and adult mothers and their children, at risk of losing family unity due to abuse and neglect. Located in Philadelphia.
PA: Women's Center & Shelter
Pittsburg, PA
PA: Women's Resources of Monroe County
Women's Resources is a domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center providing hotline, shelter, counseling and crisis services to abuse victims and their children in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
SAFE Shelter
The Savannah Area Family Emergency (SAFE) Shelter provides temporary emergency shelter and confidential services to victims of domestic violence.
SC: CASA - Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Myrtle Beach, SC
SC: CASA Family Systems - Bamberg, Calhoun and Ora
24 Hour Crisis Counseling, Emergency Shelter, Victim Advocacy, Support groups, Speaker's Bureau
SC: My Sister's House
Agency for victims in North Charleston. Program information and brochures, contact details, and links.
SC: Sistercare, Inc.
24-Hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling and referral in Columbia, South Carolina.
SD: Resource Center for Women
A charitable, non-profit organization providing a variety of shelter and advocacy services for individuals and families dealing with the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or homelessness in Aberdeen, South Dakota
TX - Women's Resource and Crisis Center of Ga
Services and shelter for women and children, serving Galveston County, Texas.
TX: Austin SafePlace
Works to end sexual and domestic violence and abuse. Includes how you can help, information about programs and services, calendar, job opportunities, training materials, and links to resources for child abuse, domestic and dating violence prevention, stalking, violence in schools, and hotlines.
TX: Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.
The Battered Women's Shelter of San Antonio, Texas
TX: Hays-Caldwell Women's Center, San Marcos,
Protection, advocacy, and education for men, women, and children
TX: Open Arms Home, Inc.- North Richland Hills, TX
A faith-based non profit organization benefiting battered and abused women and their children through a long term, comprehensive program.
TX: Safe-T Agency
Safe-T provides a "safe house", 24-hour crisis help line, legal advocacy, group and individual counseling, domestic violence, sexual assault and parenting education for clients in eastern Texas.
TX: The Family Place - Where Family Violence Stops
Dallas, TX
TX: The Women's Shelter
It is our mission to reduce family violence through services which shelter vicitms, educate the community, and support non-abusive, self-reliant families.
TX: Women Together/ Mujeres Unidas
Women Together,in McAllen Texas, exists to provide shelter and programs for families and individuals, in Hidalgo and Starr Counties, who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
VA: Avalon: A Center for Women and Children
Articles, links, and services dedicated to promoting non-violence and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Williamsburg, James City County, and Williamsburg, VA.
VA: Family Resourse Center, Wytheville, VA
Provides a full range of services and resources such as crisis intervention, supportive counseling, legal advocacy, education, and referrals to empower clients to make informed decisions and positive lifestyle choices.
VA: Haven Shelter and Services, Inc.- Warsaw, VA
The Haven provides advocacy, counseling, and shelter for victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Stalking in Virginia's Northern Neck. Serves Essex, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland Counties.
VA: Richmond YWCA
Mission statement, services, information and statistics on violence and assault, and resources.
VA: Safehome Systems
Serving Covington, Clifton Forge, and surrounding communities. Pictures of the shelter, history, statistics, and tips provided.
VI: Women's Coalition of St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands.
WA: DAWN - Domestic Violence Agency with Shelter,
Domestic Abuse Womens Network's (DAWN)clients come from all social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Most have children, over a third of whom are under age five. Though our primary service area is South King County, Washington (near Seattle) we often work with clients from other areas because they have no local domestic violence resources, or because it is not safe to stay near their homes.
WA: Domestic Violence
Shelter and crisis assistance in Kings County, Washington
WA: Eastside Domestic Violence Program, Bellevue,
Located in Bellevue, Washington, EDVP offers a wide range of shelter and community programs. Services provided that help domestic violence victims free themselves from abuse. Provides community education about domestic violence. Also provide specialized training to law enforcement, medical organizations and businesses.
WA: Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Non-profit organization providing free and confidential services to primary and secondary victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mt. Vernon, Washington. Statistics, fact sheets, and links to related resources available.
WA: Womencare Shelter and Domestic Violence Servic
Domestic violence shelter, 24-hour crisis line and support services in Bellingham, Washington.
WI: Advocates Of Ozaukee, Saukville, Wisconsin
Advocates of Ozaukee provides prevention and intervention services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
WI: Milwaukee Women's Center
Milwaukee Women's Center provides shelter for battered women and their children and family violence, substance abuse, and related mental health services.
WI: Time Out Family Abuse Shelter, Ladysmith, Wisc
Provide direct services and shelter to victims of domestic abuse and their children in northern Wisconsin.
WI: Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence &
Promotes non-violence as a life choice and provides a safe environment for persons in crisis.Tri-County Council has offices in Rhinelander, Eagle River and Crandon. They serve people affected by Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Oneida, Forest and Vilas Counties in Wisconsin.
Women of Substance
Nonprofit organization offers counseling, legal and safe house referrals for abused women and children by a national 24 hour toll-free crisis intervention hotline.
Women's Haven of Tarrant County
A Fort Worth, Texas emergency shelter, counseling agency, legal advocate, batterer's intervention and community education service, offered in English and Spanish, provided to victims of domestic violence and their families.
Women's Support Services
Women's Support Services (WSS) is the domestic violence and sexual assault center serving the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
WY: Project SAFE, Inc.
Platte County, Wyoming agency provides domestic violence intervention and prevention services.
WY: SAFV Task Force - Uinta County
Free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Services include: advocacy, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, public education, training, batterers' re-education groups.