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Resources
If you require support or assistance with a domestic violence situation, we have compiled a carefully curated list of resources that can help you. Please utilize these resources to find the help you need
Organization Name | Location | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) | Texas, Houston | Organization focusing on intervention and prevention of domestic violence specifically in the Houston area and 8 surrounding counties. | https://avda.org/ |
Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Texas, Houston | 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter. Education resources, case management, daycare, lifeskills. | https://tbotw.org/ |
Center for Disease Control | National | Variety of violence prevention resources. | https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/ |
Diaper Bank of Houston | Texas, Houston | Bank is a non-profit organization that provides diapers to low-income families and to mothers in need. Diaper drives and drop offs, as well as cash donations. | https://houstondiaperbank.org/ |
Families to Freedom | Texas | Provide transportation assistance to individuals & families; helping them relocate to a safehouse. Over fifty safehouses across North Texas, East Texas and Houston Metro Area. | http://www.familiestofreedom.org/ |
Futures without Violence | National | Training of professionals (doctors, nurses, judges, and coaches) to improve responses to violence and abuse. Builds sustainable community leadership and educates people. | https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ |
Genesis Women’s Shelter | Texas, Dallas | Dallas organization offering shelter, counseling and legal support. “Thrift Store” encourages clothing donations for victims & families. | https://www.genesisshelter.org/ |
Gracewood | Texas, Houston | Support for highly motivated single mothers working towards independent living. Mothers experiencing a temporary crisis. | https://www.gracewood.org/ |
Houston Area Women’s Center | Texas, Houston | Hub of resources and potential local partner. | https://hawc.org/ |
Love is Respect | Texas, Austin | Located in Austin, empowers and educates young people (ages 13-26) who have questions or concerns about their romantic relationships, as well as supporting concerned friends and family members, teachers, and other service providers. | https://www.loveisrespect.org/ |
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence | National | Educational resource. Provides educational content, webinars, and stats. | https://ncadv.org/ |
National Domestic Violence Hotline | National | Hub of information and valuable resource for individual seeking assistance or report abuse. | http://www.thehotline.org/ |
Safe Haven | Texas, Tarrant-County | Tarrant County-based organization dedicated to educational programs in schools, outreach, residency assistance and legal support. | https://www.safehaventc.org/ |
Sheltering Animals & Families Together | National | Pet-friendly domestic violence shelters. | https://saftprogram.org/pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters/ |
Smoooth | Texas, South Carolina | Empowerment of women affected by DV. Connection of survivors to local resources (counseling, internships, personal+mental health, legal) and provide emotional and financial assistance. | https://www.smooothinc.org/ |
Star of Hope | Texas, Houston | Christ oriented organization, focused on the homeless population in Houston. | https://www.sohmission.org/ |
The Family Place | Texas, Dallas | Dallas-based organization providing safe housing, counseling, and community awareness. | https://www.familyplace.org/ |
The Montrose Center | Texas, Houston | LGBTQ focused services with an anti-violence program. Crisis help line, Counseling, accompaniment to file police reports, go to the hospital and legal appointments. | https://montrosecenter.org/services/ |
The Peace Initiative | Texas, San Antonio | San Antonio coalition of organizations focused on educational training, community outreach, and advocacy at local and state levels. | http://www.thepeaceinitiative.net/ |
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