TX DV and SA Helplines

• Texas Advocacy Project (TAP)

  Statewide Legal Helpline for variety of legal concerns related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking

  • https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/
  • Hope Line: 800-374-HOPE (4673)

   

• SAFEline

  Chat line for support about what to do if you are in a violent or controlling relationship, or if you have questions about getting help

  • Text: 737-888-SAFE (7233)
  • Chat: www.safeaustin.org/chat
  • Information about SAFEline: https://www.safeaustin.org/safeline-lets-chat/

  
  

• Texas Council on Family Violence

  Texas coalition dedicated solely to creating safer communities and freedom from family violence by shaping public policy, equipping service providers with essential tools, and initiating strategic prevention efforts.

  • https://tcfv.org/
• Texas Association Against Sexual Assault

  Texas statewide coalition of survivors of sexual assault, advocates, rape crisis centers, and allied professionals committed to fostering a culture that respects the fundamental rights and dignity of all.

  https://taasa.org/

Harris County DV Resources

• Aid to Victims of Abuse (AVDA)

  Advocacy, counseling, and legal services for victims of family violence

  Serve Harris, Ft Bend, Austin, Grimes, Waller, and Washington counties

  • Website:  https://avda-tx.org/
  • Batterer Intervention and Prevention Services (BIPP)
  • Main number: 713-224-9911

   

  
  
• Daya

  Culturally responsive services for South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence

  • Confidential Helpline: 713-981-7645
  • Website: https://www.dayahouston.org/
• Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC)
  • Domestic Violence: 713-528-2121, TDD Line: 713-528-3625, Toll Free: 1-800-256-0551
  • Sexual Assault: 713-528-7273, TDD Line: 713-528-3691, Toll Free: 1-800-256-0661
  • Website: https://hawc.org/

• Northwest Assistance Ministries Family Violence Center
  • Website: https://www.namonline.org/family-center
  • 24-hour hotline: (281) 885-HOPE (4673) or Toll-Free: (888) 750-HOPE (4673)
• The Montrose Center

  Serves LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking; as well as all survivors of hate crimes regardless of sexual orientation

  • Website: http://www.montrosecenter.org
  • LGBT Switchboard of Houston: 713-529-3211 (provides crisis counseling and intervention 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, even on holidays)
• An-Nisa

  Services to help families in crisis situations, including domestic violence, such as case management, financial assistance counseling, outreach, tutoring

  • www.annisa.org
  • Helpline: 832-324-9111

• Asians Against Domestic Abuse

  Culturally responsive resources and assistance for domestic abused Asian women who reside in Houston and neighboring counties

  • www.aadainc.org
  • Helpline (713) 339-8300
• Family Ties

  Children's and family crisis center serving victims of family violence, sexual assault, bullying and other children’s crisis issues

  • https://familytiesfrs.org/
  • Toll Free 24-Hour Hotline: 1(866)675-1199

• Fresh Spirit Wellness for Women

  Counseling, group therapy, legal advocacy, case management for those who have been verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually abused

  • www.freshspirit.org
  • Office 713-588-4418

• Shifa Women's Center

  Services primarily for immigrants from regions such as the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa

  • Website: http://shifacommunityservices.yolasite.com/shifa-women-center.php
  • (713) 267-4000

• Tahirih Justice Center

  Legal and social services for immigrant women, girls and other survivors fleeing violence in the Greater Houston-Galveston area

  • https://www.tahirih.org/locations/houston/
  • 713-496-0100
• Texas Forensic Nurse Examiners

  The Forensic Center of Excellence is a 24/7 victim service center offering a variety of services including medical forensic exams, advocacy, adult forensic interviews, and legal support. 

  TXFNE™, their medical forensic nursing service for The Forensic Center of Excellence™, provides medical forensic exams 24 hours a day for victims of sexual assault of all ages, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and child abuse and elder maltreatment.

  • Website:  https://forensiccenterofexcellence.com/
  • Forensic Center of Excellence Hotline: 281-306-6893

   

   

   

   

   

  
  
• Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC)

  HCDVCC creates collaborations that maximize community resources, increase safety for victims of domestic violence, & hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable.

  • Website:  https://www.hcdvcc.org/

   

   

   

  
  

Resources: Greater Houston DV

• Bay Area Turning Point (Webster, Tx)
  • Website: http://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/
  • 24-hour hotline: (281) 286-2525

   
• Family Time Crisis and Counseling Center (Humble, Tx)
  • To access 24-Hour Crisis Helpline & Emergency Shelter, call: (281) 446-2615
  • Website: https://familytimeccc.org

   
• Focusing Families (Hempstead, Tx)
  • Serving Waller, Austin, Washington, Grimes and NW Harris Counties
  • Website: https://www.focusing-families.org/ 
  • Crisis Center: (979) 826-3290
  • Toll Free Hotline: (877) BE SAFE-9 (1-877-237-2339)
• Fort Bend Women’s Center (Richmond, Tx)
  • 24-Hour Hotline: 281-342-HELP (4357)
  • Website: https://fbwc.org/

   
• Katy Christian Ministries Crisis Services (Katy, Tx)
  • Domestic Abuse Hotline: 281-391-HELP (4357) | Non-Emergency: 281-391-4504
  • Sexual Abuse Hotline: 281-693-RAPE (7273) | Non-Emergency: 281-391-5262
  • Website: https://ktcm.org/crisiscenter/ 
• Montgomery Co Women's Center (The Woodlands, Tx)
  • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 936-441-7273
  • Website: https://mcwctx.org/
• The Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Pasadena, Tx)
  • 24 Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801
  • Website: https://tbotw.org/

Resources: Galveston County DV

• The Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc.

  Galveston county comprehensive services to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Through advocacy, crisis intervention, support and empowerment, our staff work with individuals and families to achieve long-term success, free from abuse.

  • 24-Hour Hotline: Toll Free: 888-919-SAFE (7233) | Local: 409-765-SAFE (7233)
  • https://www.rccgc.org/
• Tahirih Justice Center

  Legal and social services for immigrant women, girls and other survivors fleeing violence in the Greater Houston-Galveston area

  • https://www.tahirih.org/locations/houston/ 
  • 713-496-0100