Crisis intervention; emergency needs assessment; safety planning; 9-1-1 phone; shelter access, emergency housing assistance; assistance obtaining an Order of Protection or an Injunction Against Harassment; forensic exams following sexual assault and strangulation; assistance completing Victim’s Compensation Applications; assistance obtaining a police report or filing reports when applicable on-site; liaison assistance with law enforcement and outside agencies; information and referral services; short-term counseling; court escorts for various proceedings; support groups; transportation; current case status updates; referrals for long-term case management; short-term case management; education on domestic violence dynamics; education on Criminal Justice System
Local Programs
This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Phoenix
Phoenix Family Advocacy Center
Pima
Administration of Resources and Choices and Elder Shelter Project
Late-life domestic violence services, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and financial exploitation. Bilingual (English, Spanish), temporary caregiving in Arizona licensed adult care homes, crisis intervention counseling, orders of protection and safety planning, education and outreach, support groups and shelter referrals, criminal justice and victim compensation advocacy, community referrals.
Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse
Emerge! provides emergency shelter and a 24 hour bilingual (Spanish/English) crisis lines; transitional and permanent housing (Wings of Freedom); outreach and advocacy, including lay legal advocacy with specially trained staff and in-court advocacy for shelter residents and non-residents; children’s services; community education and prevention.
This organization also assists undocumented immigrant victims/survivors who are in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) process or in the process of obtaining a U or T Visa. For this service, call (520) 573-3637 (bilingual line)
Indian Health Service, San Xavier Health Services
520205
Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center
Child-sensitive environment; investigative and advocacy services for children who have experienced abuse and their non-offending family members. Resources include: food, comfort/care by trained staff and volunteers, expert medical evaluations, videotaped forensic interviews, crisis intervention, on-site case coordination with law enforcement and Child Protective Services. Clothing, books, blanket, and teddy bear for children going into temporary foster care.
Westhouse Shelter Hotlines
24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) hotline for survivors of domestic violence; provides referrals to shelters and other resources.
Wingspan Anti-Violence Programs (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource)
24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) confidential crisis line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender victims and survivors of violence.
Resources include: referrals to temporary emergency shelter, LGBT friendly organizations and social service agencies, and other local resources; emergency supplies; resources for organizing community response to acts of violence in Southern Arizona; safety plans; assistance with filing police reports, court paperwork, court appearances, and victim assistance benefits claims.
Walk-in hours from 11 am to 5 pm. For an appointment, call (520) 624-1779 and ask to speak to an Anti-Violence Programs staff person.
Pinal
Against Abuse, Inc.
Organization provides shelter for adults and children, counseling for residents of the shelter system and non-residents, and a supervised visitation/safe exchange program.
La Casa de Paz shelter: safety, stabilization, basic needs for people who have experienced domestic violence and their dependent children; counseling, advocacy, case management; referrals to legal, medical, vocational, and educational resources; transitional housing; outpatient counseling, community case management, legal advocacy; Animal Safe Home Network.
La Casita de Paz: shelter and supervision services for children from birth-18 years of age who are battered, neglected, abused, or in crisis. 24 hour care and supervision; emotional support; counseling; case management; individualized education and recreational programs.
La Paloma Center: visitation and exchange center for families with children; third party observation and supervision.
Horizon Human Services
Safe home with 30 day emergency safe shelter; 24/7 crisis line; crisis intervention; advocacy; support groups; information and referral services; residential and non residential case management; outreach and transportation for victims of domestic violence.