Feeling lost while searching for support and resources is a common occurrence for survivors. We are here to help. Clicking on the following tabs will lead you to specialized resources in that category that can best address your needs.

AgencyContact InformationMain Areas of ServiceNotes
The National Domestic Violence Hotline1(888)373-7888Nationwide (U.S.A.)
Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text the 24/7 hotline at 9-8-8.

24/7 online chat is available by clicking here.
NationwideNot DV-specific.
StrongHearts Native Helpline1(844)762-8483Nationwide (U.S.A.)StrongHearts offers a Native hotline developed by and run by Native advocates to support tribal communities across the United States through culturally responsive crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals.
W.O.M.A.N., Inc.1(877)384-3578San Francisco Bay AreaW.O.M.A.N., Inc. maintains a centralized list of DV shelters and their availability across California. Please call them for more information about shelter space.
AACI1(408)975-2739Santa Clara CountyAACI also has the privilege to serve survivors of human trafficking.
Community Solutions1(877)363-7238Santa Clara & San Benito CountiesPlease call this hotline if you are experiencing human trafficking in these counties. Community Solutions also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault.
Next Door Solutions1(408)279-2962Santa Clara County
YWCA Silicon Valley1(800)572-2782Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin CountiesYWCA Silicon Valley also has the privilege to serve survivors of human trafficking and sexual assault.
Ruby's Place1(888)339-7233
Para Español: 1(510)786-1246
Alameda CountyRuby's Place also has the privilege to serve survivors of human trafficking.
A Safe Place1(510)536-7233Alameda County
Narika1(800)215-7308Alameda County
STAND!1(888)215-5555Contra Costa County
Rural Human Services1(707)465-3013Del Norte County
Center for Family Solutions1(760)353-8530Imperial County
Valley Oasis1(661)945-6736Los Angeles County
Interval House1(562)594-4555
1(714)891-8121
Los Angeles & Orange CountyInterval House also has the privilege to serve survivors of human trafficking.
YWCA Monterey County1(831)372-6300
1(831)757-1001
Monterey CountyYWCA Monterey County also has the privilege to serve survivors of human trafficking
NEWS (Napa Emergency Women's Services)1(707)255-6397Napa CountyNEWS also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault.
Shelter from the Storm1(800)775-6055Riverside County
WEAVE, Inc.1(916)920-2952Sacramento CountyWEAVE, Inc. also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
Option House, Inc.1(909)381-3471San Bernadino County
Center for Community Solutions1(888)385-4657San Diego CountyCenter for Community Solutions also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault.
La Casa de las MadresAdults: 1(877)503-1850
Teens: 1(877)923-0700
San Francisco County
Women's Center - Youth & Family Resources1(209)920-2952San Joaquin CountyWomen's Center - Youth & Family Resources also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking.
CORA1(800)300-1080San Mateo County
Monarch Services1(888)900-4232Santa Cruz, WatsonvilleMonarch Services also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking.
SafeQuest Solano1(866)487-7233Solano CountySafeQuest Solano also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault.
YWCA Sonoma County1(707)546-1234Sonoma County
HAVEN1(209)577-5980Stanislaus CountyHAVEN also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking.
Casa de Esperanza1(530)674-2040Sutter County
Coalition for Family Harmony1(800)300-2181Ventura CountyThe Coalition for Family Harmony also has the privilege to serve survivors of sexual assault.
AgencyContact InfoServicesNotes
Santa Clara County Family Court1(408)882-2926
Live Chat
M/T/Th 8:30am-1:30pm

Email: selfhelp@scscourt.org
Dissolution/divorce, legal separation, nullity, child support, custody & visitation, spousal support, and more.
Santa Clara County Restraining Order Self-Help CenterIN-PERSON Center
201 N. 1st St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
For emergency issues ONLY: restraining orders, emergency custody and visitation requests, emergency guardianships, evictions (limited to emergencies only).Please call the Family Court first for any other issues at 1(408)882-2926 or email selfhelp@scscourt.org.
South County Family Justice Center (FJC; San Benito & Santa Clara County)Schedule an appointment by calling Community Solutions' 24/7 hotline at 1(877)363-7238.

16264 Church Street
Suite 103
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Open every Wednesday from 9am-5pm
Legal advice from family law attorneys, immigration law attorneys, and attorney's from the District Attorney's Office and Victim Services Unit (criminal court).Virtual appointments available. Led by Community Solutions staff and legal partners.
San Jose FJC (Santa Clara County)Schedule an appointment by calling AACI's 24/7 hotline at 1(408)975-2739.

AACI Story Road Office
749 Story Rd.
Suite 50
San Jose, CA 95122
Open every Thursday from 9am-5pm
Legal advice from family law attorneys, immigration law attorneys, and attorney's from the District Attorney's Office and Victim Services Unit (criminal court).Virtual appointments available. Led by AACI staff and legal partners.
North County FJC (Santa Clara County)Schedule an appointment by calling YWCA Silicon Valley's 24/7 hotline at 1(800)572-2782.

375 S. Third Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Open every Friday from 9am-5pm
Legal advice from family law attorneys, immigration law attorneys, and attorney's from the District Attorney's Office and Victim Services Unit (criminal court).Virtual appointments available. Led by YWCA Silicon Valley staff and legal partners.
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office1(408)299-7500

District Attorney
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Prosecution of criminal court cases
Santa Clara County Victim Services Unit1(408)295-2656
victimservices@dao.sccgov.org

Victim Services Unit
70 W. Hedding St., West Wing
San Jose, CA 95110
Legal assistance and advocacy for victims of violent crimes; case updates; resource referrals; victim compensation
Santa Clara County Good Cause Report1(408)792-2921Please call this number if you are fleeing a domestic violence situation with your children. This must be done within 10 days in order for law enforcement to know that you are not abducting the children.
Bay Area Legal Aid1(800)551-5554Civil legal advice and counseling, legal representation, legal referrals, legal clinicsBay Area Legal Aid addresses legal issues in domestic violence, immigration, healthcare access, housing, and more.
Asian Law Alliance (ALA)1(408)287-9710

Intake Hours
Mon: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Tues & Thurs: 9:00am-11:30am, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Wed & Fri: 9:00am-11:30am
Multilingual legal assistance including legal representation and defense, assistance filling out legal paperwork, legal clinics, and legal counselingAreas of law that ALA can provide assistance for include domestic violence, violent crimes, housing, immigration, deportation, public benefits, and civil rights.
Law Foundation of Silicon ValleyHousing Program:
1(408)280-2424
Online Intake Form (Non-emergencies)

Children & Youth (LACY):
1(408)280-2416

Health & Mental Health:
1(408)280-2420

General: 1(408)293-4790
Legal advice and representation regarding civil law matters, legal workshops and education, legal advocacy
Pro Bono Project1(408)998-5298Limited-scope to full legal representation, family law clinics, reentry civil law services
Santa Clara County Lawyer Referral Service1(408)971-6822
Mon-Thurs: 9:00am-4:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-3:30pm
Referrals to attorneys based on need and income
Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP)1(510)380-6243Legal representation for DV survivors during appeals
SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network)1(408)453-3003
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-3:00pm

Sign up for an upcoming DACA clinic by emailing daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org.

Sign up for an upcoming naturalization clinic by emailing natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org.
Legal clinics; legal consultation regarding immigration matters including deportation defense, U-visas, VAWA, green card renewals, DACA, refugee and asylum assistance, and moreEach person is limited to 1 free legal consultation.
AgencyContact InfoServicesNotes
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Call Center1(800)704-0900Mental and behavioral health screenings to connect callers with appropriate resources; authorize Fee-for-Services Medi-Cal visitsThe Behavioral Health Call Center is one of the first points of contact for counseling and mental health services in Santa Clara County. Based on a phone screening, the call center will connect and provide callers with referrals to appropriate resources and services. The call center also provides telephone crisis assistance and intervention.
W.O.M.A.N., Inc.1(877)384-3578Virtual therapy, peer counseling, and support groupsLatinx Program (Spanish-speaking clients): citas@womaninc.org
Therapy Inquiries: appointments@womaninc.org
Peer Counseling: Online Registration Form
Support Group: Online Registration Form
Next Door Solutions1(408)501-7550Support groups for various communities and interests including groups for teens, men, and LGBTQIA+ folksClick here for the support groups schedule.
Narika1(800)215-7308

Email: programsupport@narika.org
Support groups for DV survivors & parentsDomestic Violence Support Group: Click here to register online.

Parenting Support Groups: Click here to register online.
Bill Wilson Center Youth & Family Mental Health ServicesPlease contact Bill Wilson Center at (408)243-0222 and ask for an Intake Counselor.Individual therapy, rehabilitation counseling, collateral services, group therapy/counseling case management services, psychiatric assessment/medication evaluation, ongoing medication support services, and psychotropic prescriptionEligible clients are youth up to 21 years old and their families. Must have full scope Medi-Cal as primary insurance to qualify.
YWCA Healing Center1(800)572-2782Individual, family, & group therapy; school counseling; demand reduction, Valor, CSEC, & individual therapy for survivors of human trafficking; mobile counseling (ARISE)Services offered on a sliding scale basis.

Community United Against Violence (CUAV)Counseling Line: 1(415)333-4357
Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

Email: counseling@cuav.org
Advocacy-based peer counseling for LGBTQIA2S+ folks, peer training, seasonal peer meeting groupsVirtual appointments only currently due to COVID. Please leave a voicemail with safe contact number if no one picks up; calls will be responded to in 1-4 days.
NAMI Santa Clara CountyWarm Line Help Desk: 1(408)453-0400
Open Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm

Email: info@namisantaclara.org
Support groups for both those with mental health issues and illnesses as well as their family members; peer counseling and mentoring programsDrop-In Recovery Support Group Info: Click here.

Peer-to-Peer Education Program Information: Español & English

Community Peer Program: Info & Application Form

For family members of those with mental health issues & illnesses: Support groups, family-to-family classes (English, Español, 中文), NAMI Basics classes, NAMI Homefront for Military Families & Veterans
Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC)1(650)965-2020In-house counseling, multi-cultural and multilingual therapy, Family Resource Centers (FRC)Services offered on sliding scale.
Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley: Individual and Family CounselingMedi-Cal Intake: 1(408)292-9353

Sliding Scale Intake: 1(650)326-6576
Individual and family counseling servicesSpecialized therapy and counseling services available for survivors of domestic violence; adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; LGBTQ+ youth and young adults; students; children and adults who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.
Uplift Family Services Bay AreaEMERGENCIES: 1(877)412-7474

Outpatient Mental Health Services: 1(408)379-3790
Individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, early childhood services, social skill development, psychological testing, case management, crisis intervention, treatment for children and families affected by child sexual abuse
AgencyCultural FocusContact InformationServicesNotes
Community United Against Violence (CUAV)LGBTQIA2S+ folks experiencing violenceMain Line: 1(415)777-5500

Counseling Line: 1(415)333-4357
counseling@cuav.org
Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Advocacy-based peer counseling for LGBTQIA2S+ folks, peer training, seasonal peer meeting groupsConfidential services tailored to the LGBTQIA2S+ community who have experienced violence.

Take Care Tuesdays Support Group (6pm-7:30pm; 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month): Sign up for Zoom link here.

Healing Through Art + Mindfulness Support Group (Spring): Sign up for Zoom link and dates here.

Queer & Trans Survivorship Support Group: Sign up for Zoom link here.
Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community CenterLGBTQ+ communities in Santa Clara CountyBilly DeFrank LGBTBQ+ Community Center
938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Open Hours
1(408)293-3040
Community activities such as workshops, bingo, etc.; discussion & support groups; HIV testing; Queer Library & Cyber CenterWalk-ins for free HIV testing on Mondays 4pm-8pm. Call for more information or email hivtest@defrank.org.
StrongHearts Native HelplineNative & Indigenous communities experiencing DV and sexual violence1(844)762-8483Peer support & advocacy; referrals to Native-centered DV/SA service providers; information & education about DV/SA; personalized safety planning & crisis intervention; healthcare information; legal advocacy referrals; tribal jurisdiction informationStrongHearts offers a Native hotline developed by and run by Native advocates to support tribal communities across the United States through culturally responsive crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals.
SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network)Immigrants and refugees; Spanish-speaking communities1(408)453-3003
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-3:00pm

Sign up for an upcoming DACA clinic by emailing daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org.

Sign up for an upcoming naturalization clinic by emailing natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org.
Legal clinics; legal consultation regarding immigration matters including deportation defense, U-visas, VAWA, green card renewals, DACA, refugee and asylum assistance, and moreEach person is limited to 1 free legal consultation.
Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC)Vietnamese communities in Santa Clara CountyVASC
2410 Senter Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; closed Sun
(408)518-6200
vasc@ceo.sccgov.org
Valley Health Center; behavioral health clinic; emergency rental & internet assistance; CalFresh & CalWorks assistance; family activities; senior wellness activities; cultural celebrationsVASC offers weekly meals as part of Santa Clara County's Senior Wellness Program. Sign up here (Tiếng Việt, Español, 中文, English forms).
Korean American Community Services (KACS)Korean communities in Santa Clara CountyKACS
136 Burton Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
1(408)920-9733
info@kacssv.org
Social services & case management; caregiver support program; supportive housing & transportation services; Senior Wellness ProgramPlease call for more information about the Senior Nutrition Program's drive-thru meal service.
NISA: North American Islamic Shelter for the AbusedMuslim folks who experience abuseHelpline: 1(888)275-6472

Email: info@asknisa.org
Emergency & short-term housing; social services assistance; counseling; referral services; anger management & parenting classes
SAFE: Support for Afghan Financial EmpowermentAfghan refugees and immigrantssafe.project@rescue.org

Click here for online contact form.

Click here to chat on WhatsApp.
Education and assistance regarding U.S. financial processes and systems including banking, loans, taxes, etc.
Santa Clara County Family Court: Interpreter RequestNon-English speakersClick here to complete the online form.Requests for court interpreter in advance

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