Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
All of these services are:
Free
Voluntary
Offered in English and Spanish; other languages available via Language Line services
Survivors of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, and personal identities are welcome to participate in all of our services.
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Our 24-hour domestic violence helpline is available day and night, including all weekends and holidays.
Our helpline advocates provide domestic violence peer counseling, emotional support, information, safety-planning assistance, and resources.
(866) 2MY-ALLY
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Our advocates are certified under California state law as domestic violence peer counselors. This is non-clinical support in which the counselor supports a survivor in creating safety-plans and strategies, processing their current or recent experience of domestic violence, and developing safe coping strategies.
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Our support groups are gender-inclusive and offered in either English or Spanish. Some might be offered in person or virtually. Groups that are offered in person are drop-in, meaning that no prior registration is required.
For the most current information about our support group times and availability, please call our main office at (831) 426-3062.
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Advocates can provide legal assistance with domestic violence and elder abuse restraining orders.
For more information on our legal advocacy services, please check out this page.
3 Ways to Connect with an Advocate
Call our 24-hour domestic violence helpline.
Our helpline is available day and night, every day of the year. Helpline advocates provide in-the-moment support and information.
Call our main office to make an appointment.
If you call our main office and explain how an advocate can safely contact you, you will receive a call back within 24-48 hours to make an appointment with an advocate.
Stop by our main office during drop-in hours.
Drop-in hours are available on a first-come, first-served basis Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm, at our main office on 303 Walnut Avenue in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Are you a service provider wanting to refer a client or patient to our services?
Please see our explanation about referrals.
The links below are PDFs that can be downloaded, shared, and/or printed for yourself or someone you’re supporting.
Our advocates are always happy to have conversations with you to answer any questions and provide additional information.