If you're in Idaho and need help as a woman experiencing domestic violence, there are organizations that can provide immediate safety, support, shelter, and legal assistance. Here’s a list of resources available to you: --- ### **1. National Domestic Violence Hotline** - Offers confidential 24/7 support and connections to local resources. - **Website**: [The Hotline](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Phone**: **1-800-799-SAFE (7233)** - **Text**: Text "START" to **88788** - **Services**: Safety planning, crisis counseling, and referrals. --- ### **2. Faces of Hope Victim Center (Boise)** - Provides wraparound services, including crisis intervention, counseling, and legal aid. - **Website**: [Faces of Hope](https://www.facesofhopevictimcenter.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-577-4400** - **Services**: On-site medical care, support groups, and safety planning. --- ### **3. Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA - Boise)** - Focused on providing shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy for women and their children. - **Website**: [WCA](https://www.wcaboise.org/) - **24-Hour Hotline**: **1-208-343-7025** - **Phone**: **1-208-343-3688** - **Services**: Safe shelter, advocacy, and counseling. --- ### **4. Advocates Against Family Violence (AAFV - Caldwell)** - Offers crisis intervention, housing, and support for women escaping domestic violence. - **Website**: [AAFV](https://www.aafvhope.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-459-6279** - **24-Hour Hotline**: **1-208-459-4779** --- ### **5. Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center (North Idaho)** - Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services for women. - **Website**: [Safe Passage](https://www.safepassageid.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-664-9303** - **24-Hour Hotline**: **1-208-664-9303** --- ### **6. Valley Crisis Center (Twin Falls)** - Helps victims of domestic violence with shelter, advocacy, and counseling. - **Website**: [Valley Crisis Center](https://www.ywcaitf.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-733-0119** - **Services**: Housing assistance and case management. --- ### **7. Domestic Violence Intervention Center (Eastern Idaho)** - Offers confidential support and legal resources for women experiencing domestic violence. - **Website**: [DVIC](https://dvic2.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-529-4352** - **Services**: Emergency shelter, support groups, and advocacy. --- ### **8. Idaho Legal Aid Services – Domestic Violence Unit** - Provides free legal assistance for women in domestic violence situations. - **Website**: [Idaho Legal Aid](https://www.idaholegalaid.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-746-7541** - **Services**: Protective orders, custody assistance, and legal representation. --- ### **9. Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance** - A state agency connecting women to domestic violence shelters and services across Idaho. - **Website**: [ICDVVA](https://icdv.idaho.gov/) - **Phone**: **1-208-332-1540** --- ### **10. YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston** - Offers emergency housing, crisis intervention, and advocacy services for domestic violence survivors. - **Website**: [YWCA Lewiston-Clarkston](https://www.ywcaidaho.org/) - **Phone**: **1-208-743-1535** --- ### **Steps to Take If You’re in Immediate Danger** 1. **Call 911**: If you are in immediate danger, law enforcement can help ensure your safety. 2. **Reach Out to a Hotline**: Call a crisis line for safety planning and immediate emotional support. 3. **Find Shelter**: Contact local domestic violence centers for emergency housing. 4. **Seek Legal Assistance**: File for a protective order through Idaho Legal Aid or your local court. --- You are not alone, and there are people and organizations ready to help. If you’d like additional support or specific guidance, please let me know.