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EspañolProvides services for victims of domestic violence, including a 24-hour crisis and referral line, an emergency shelter program (up to 8 weeks stay), an interim motel program (if the space in the shelter is full), and other supportive services.
Local Programs
Updated:
May 17, 2015This 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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Alameda
A Safe Place
Oakland, CA 94623
Hotline:
(510) 536-7233
Phone:
Office: (510) 986-8600
Phone 2:
(510) 986-8606
Fax:
(510) 986-8606
Email:
Alameda County District Attorney's Victim–Witness Assistance Division
1225 Fallon Street, Room 900
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone:
(510) 272-6222
Fax:
(510) 271-5157
Email:
The Victim–Witness Assistance Division of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office provides a variety of services for crime victims, witnesses, and their families as they work through the emotional trauma of their victimization. Information is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Farsi.
Bay Area Women Against Rape
470 27th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Hotline:
(510) 845-7273 English and Spanish 24-hour Hotline
Phone:
(510) 430-1298
Fax:
(510) 430-2579
Email:
For persons in Alameda County who are dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault, we offer the services they need the most, experienced counseling and advocacy 24-hours per day. For the survivor we have a listener who will not judge, criticize, or be easily shocked. In-person counseling, accompaniment, advocacy, and support during the medical and judicial processes complete our response to the needs of the sexual assault survivor.
Building Futures with Women and Children
1395 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Hotline:
(866) A-WAY-OUT (292-9688)
Phone:
(510) 357-0205
Fax:
(510) 357-0688
URL:
Email:
Services include emergency shelters, case management, assistance with housing and employment and follow-up care.
DeafHope
470 27th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone:
510.735.8553 VP
Phone 2:
510.267.8800 V
Email:
DeafHope provides crisis intervention services including peer counseling about DVSV, support groups, systems advocacy and referral to DVSV legal services and shelter. As we are often in court or in the field, DeafHope services are available by appointment. A member of our team is in the office every Tuesday from 10-12p for drop in services.
Family Violence Law Center
470 27th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Hotline:
(800) 947-8301
Phone:
(510) 208-0220
Fax:
(510) 208-3557
URL:
Email:
Family Violence Law Center (FVLC) offers complete services to residents of Alameda County, California, who are experiencing domestic violence. Services include: crisis support, transportation, emergency shelter, and legal and police advocacy. The legal team can provide assistance to file a restraining order, a child custody/visitation order, and child support order. FVLC provides free attorney representation for some cases. FVLC offers child counseling, help you keep your future address confidential, and may be able to connect clients to financial assistance to help them get back on their feet. All of FVLC’s services are available free of charge.
Narika
P.O. Box 14014
Berkeley, CA 94712
Phone:
(800) 215-7308
Phone 2:
(510) 444-6068
Fax:
(510) 444-6025
Email:
Provides a culturally-sensitive domestic violence helpline and advocacy, support, information, and referral services for South Asian women in the Bay Area, Northern California, and Central California.
Shelter Against Violent Environments/S.A.V.E.
1900 Mowry Av.
Fremont, CA 94538
Hotline:
(510) 794-6055
Phone:
(510) 574-2250
Fax:
(510) 574-2252
URL:
Email:
Services include: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, advocacy programs, medical outreach, counseling, support groups, children’s program, teen dating violence program, community education and workplace violence education.
Tri-Valley Haven for Women
3663 Pacific Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
Hotline:
Hotline: (925) 449-5842 or (800) 884-8119
Phone:
(925) 449-5845
Phone 2:
(925) 449-5845 ext 2718 D.V. group
Services include: 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, support group, counseling and other advocacy programs.
Alpine
Alpine County District Attorney - Victim / Witness Assistance Program
17300 Hwy 89
(Mailing Address: P.O. Box 248)
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone:
(530) 694-2971 Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00
Fax:
(530) 694-2980
The Alpine County’s Victim / Witness Assistance Program offers a wide variety of assistance to victims and witnesses of crime. Trained advocates can provide support through the court process and will keep you informed about the status of a criminal case. Advocates may also assist victims with submitting requests for restitution, filing claims for Victims of Crime compensation, and much more.
Amador
Amador County District Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Program
708 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
Phone:
(209) 223-6444
Fax:
(209) 223-6304
Hours: M-F 8-5, some services available online. The Victim/Witness Assistance program offers the following assistance: orientation to the criminal justice system, case status/disposition, victim impact statements, court escorts, crisis intervention, restitution assistance, victim compensation claims.
Operation Care
621 New York Ranch Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
Hotline:
(209) 223-2600 or (800) 675-3392
Phone:
(209) 223-2897
Email:
Provides domestic violence and sexual assault support services including: 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, support groups, prevention and education, safe house, counseling, youth programs and referrals.
