National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE(7233)
Texas BEGIN to 88788
WomensLaw.org
Despite its name, WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women. Their Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org.
Houston Area Women’s Center
Domestic Violence Hotline: 713-528-2121
Toll Free Line: 1-800-256-0551
Sexual Assault Hotline: 713-528-7273
Office: 713-528-6798
TTY: 346-295-8994
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
24-Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801
Provides residential shelter in a family atmosphere for women and children in crisis. Services include counseling and education.
Montgomery County Women’s Center
936-441-4044
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, shelter, accompaniment and legal advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Bay Area Turning Point
281-286-2525
Emergency shelter for battered women and children.
Family Time Foundation
281-446-2615
Safe shelter for battered women and children (boys up to age 14). Counseling and referrals provided to shelter residents.
Galveston Resource and Crisis Center
409-763-1441
888-919-7233
Safe shelter for battered women and children (under 18 years of age). Counseling and referrals provided to shelter residents.
The Crisis Center
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 800-451-9235 or 979-245-9299
CAC Line: 979-245-2819
Office: 979-245-9109
The Montrose Center
Main: 713-529-0037
LGBT Switchboard 24-Hour Hotline (support survivors of sexual assault): 713-529-3211
This organization provides rental living space, resources, and programs for local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their loved ones. Programs provided by the Montrose Center include counseling, medical help, support groups, educational workshops, local events and community-building.
Non-Residential Programs for Victims of Abuse
Legal Assistance – HPD/Family Violence Unit: 713-308-1100
Provides services for all domestic violence incidents that take place within the city limits. Will file charges and take statements in cases of domestic violence and provides short-term crisis counseling and referral. Women should be prepared to spend a minimum of 2-3 hours at unit. Witnesses can make statements in person or they can write a statement and have it notarized for the survivor to take with them.
Harris County Constable’s Office - Domestic Violence Services
Precinct 1: (Office) 713-755-5200
Precinct 2: (National Domestic Hotline number) 1-800-799-7233
Precinct 3: (Office) 713-274-2500
Precinct 4: 832-927-6156
Precinct 5: Resources listed here
Precinct 6: (Office) 713-274-3400
Precinct 7: 713-274-3519
Harris County Sheriff’s Crime Victim Assistance Unit
713-274-9369
To positively impact the quality of life for the residents of Harris County, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Victim Assistance Unit assists victims/survivors and families by providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and access to resources that reduce the impact of trauma on individuals and their families.
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
713-224-9911
AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) mission is to end family violence by advocating for the safety and self-determination of victims, promoting accountability for abusers, and fostering a community response to abuse. As a nonprofit organization centered on family violence intervention and prevention, we build and grow programs in the greater Houston Area that both shed light on the subject and transform lives.
Legal Advocacy Project
800-374-4673
Texas Advocacy Project’s mission is to end dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking in Texas. Texas Advocacy Project empowers survivors through free legal services and access to the justice system, and advances prevention through public outreach and education. Our attorneys, staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors are committed to advancing our vision that all Texans live free from abuse.
Harris County DA’s Office – Domestic Violence Division
713-274-0211
This group of specially trained prosecutors, social workers and support staff handles cases involving intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and animal cruelty, in addition to representing individuals seeking protective orders free-of-cost.
Legal Assistance for Immigrant Battered Women:
Petitioning for U.S. residency under the Violence Against Women Act. Battered women who are non-residents, but married to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents can now petition the courts to obtain residency without their spouse’s assistance.
Catholic Charities Texas Center:
- Immigrant Legal Assistance:
- 713-595-4100
YMCA International Services
713-339-9015
YMCA International Services provides counseling or legal representation to individuals seeking immigration assistance. Assistance is available for adults in area detention centers, asylum seekers, victims of domestic violence, crime victims, or victims of human trafficking. Services also include family reunification visas, adjustment of status and naturalization applications.
- Detained Adults
- Unaccompanied Minors
- Crime Survivors
- General Immigration (Adjustment of status, naturalization, work permits, family petitions, DACA)
To schedule a consultation, contact our office at 713-758-9280.
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
713-228-0732
Provides pro bono civil legal services, including family law, for low-income residents of Harris County who meet eligibility requirements.
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If you need more information, please contact the Houston Area Women’s Center at 713-528-2121 or visit www.hawc.org.
