California provides extensive support services for women experiencing domestic violence, including hotlines, shelters, counseling, and legal advocacy. Below is a curated list of resources: --- ### **Hotlines and Immediate Assistance** 1. **National Domestic Violence Hotline** - Available 24/7 for confidential support and crisis intervention. - Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 - Chat: [www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org) 2. **California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV)** - Connects survivors to local resources statewide. - Website: [www.cpedv.org](https://www.cpedv.org) 3. **Love Is Respect (Focus on Young Women)** - Phone: 1-866-331-9474 - Text: LOVEIS to 22522 - Website: [www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org) --- ### **California-Based Domestic Violence Shelters** 1. **Los Angeles: Haven Hills** - Offers crisis shelter, counseling, and advocacy. - Hotline: 1-818-887-6589 - Website: [www.havenhills.org](https://www.havenhills.org) 2. **San Francisco: La Casa de las Madres** - Provides emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, and legal support. - Phone: 1-877-503-1850 - Website: [www.lacasa.org](https://www.lacasa.org) 3. **San Diego: Center for Community Solutions (CCS)** - Emergency shelters and crisis counseling. - Phone: 1-888-385-4657 - Website: [www.ccssd.org](https://www.ccssd.org) 4. **Sacramento: My Sister's House** - Specializes in helping Asian and Pacific Islander survivors. - Phone: 1-916-428-3271 - Website: [www.my-sisters-house.org](https://www.my-sisters-house.org) 5. **Fresno: Marjaree Mason Center** - Provides safe housing, counseling, and legal services. - Hotline: 1-800-578-5358 - Website: [www.mmcenter.org](https://www.mmcenter.org) --- ### **Legal Assistance** 1. **California Courts - Domestic Violence Resources** - Guidance for obtaining restraining orders and understanding survivor rights. - Website: [www.courts.ca.gov/domesticviolence.htm](https://www.courts.ca.gov/domesticviolence.htm) 2. **Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)** - Free legal representation for restraining orders, custody, and other family law matters. - Phone: 1-800-399-4529 - Website: [www.lafla.org](https://www.lafla.org) 3. **Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP)** - Provides legal support for survivors in appeals cases. - Website: [www.fvaplaw.org](https://www.fvaplaw.org) 4. **Bay Area Legal Aid** - Offers legal support for domestic violence survivors, including housing and employment rights. - Phone: 1-800-551-5554 - Website: [www.baylegal.org](https://www.baylegal.org) --- ### **Counseling and Support Services** 1. **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)** - Offers 24/7 confidential counseling. - Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - Website: [www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org) 2. **Women’s Centers** - Many universities and cities have women’s centers offering support groups and individual counseling. 3. **Therapist Directories** - Use directories to find licensed therapists specializing in domestic violence: - [Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com) - [Therapist Finder](https://www.therapistlocator.net) --- ### **Housing and Safety Resources** 1. **Safe at Home Program (California Secretary of State)** - Provides a confidential address program for survivors. - Website: [www.sos.ca.gov/safeathome](https://www.sos.ca.gov/safeathome) 2. **National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH)** - Assists survivors in finding emergency housing and shelter. - Website: [www.nationalhomeless.org](https://www.nationalhomeless.org) 3. **Local Domestic Violence Agencies** - Many offer transitional housing for women and children. --- ### **Community and Advocacy Groups** 1. **Anti-Violence Project** - Provides resources for women in the LGBTQ+ community. - Website: [www.avp.org](https://www.avp.org) 2. **YWCA Domestic Violence Services** - Advocacy and support for survivors across California. - Website: [www.ywca.org](https://www.ywca.org) 3. **StrongHearts Native Helpline** - Culturally appropriate support for Native women experiencing domestic violence. - Phone: 1-844-762-8483 - Website: [www.strongheartshelpline.org](https://www.strongheartshelpline.org) --- ### **Employment Rights and Advocacy** 1. **Legal Aid at Work** - Protects survivors from workplace discrimination and helps with time off for legal or medical needs. - Website: [www.legalaidatwork.org](https://www.legalaidatwork.org) 2. **California Fair Employment and Housing** - Protects against workplace discrimination related to domestic violence. - Website: [www.calcivilrights.ca.gov](https://www.calcivilrights.ca.gov) --- If you'd like help contacting these resources or exploring specific options in your area, let me know!