# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - Texas ## National Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224 - **Text:** Text START to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 support, safety planning, referrals, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Support for survivors of sexual violence, including those experiencing domestic abuse. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Women - **Texas Advocacy Project** - **Phone:** 1-800-374-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org](https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free legal services, protective order assistance, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence. - **Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV):** - **Phone:** 1-800-525-1978 - **Website:** [https://tcfv.org](https://tcfv.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, education, and resources for survivors, including connections to local shelters and support programs. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Dallas/Fort Worth Area - **The Family Place** - **Phone:** 214-941-1991 - **Website:** [https://www.familyplace.org](https://www.familyplace.org/) - **Office Location:** 1177 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75247 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and child care services. ### Houston Area - **Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)** - **Phone:** 713-224-9911 - **Website:** [https://avda.org](https://avda.org/) - **Office Location:** 1001 Texas Avenue, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77002 - **Specialized Services:** Legal aid, counseling, and battering intervention programs. ### Austin Area - **SAFE Alliance** - **Phone:** 512-267-SAFE (7233) - **Website:** [https://www.safeaustin.org](https://www.safeaustin.org/) - **Office Location:** 1515 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741 - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, legal assistance, counseling, and programs for children. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-252-5400 - **Website:** [https://www.txabusehotline.org](https://www.txabusehotline.org/) - **How to Report:** Reports can be made online or via phone; provide detailed information about the abuse and the individuals involved. ## Online Support Services - **Loveisrespect.org** - **Website:** [https://www.loveisrespect.org](https://www.loveisrespect.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous live chat, online safety tips, and resources for women in abusive relationships. ## Educational Resources - **National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV):** - **Website:** [https://nrcdv.org](https://nrcdv.org/) - **Description:** Articles, research, and tools to help survivors understand abuse and navigate recovery. ## Additional Support - **Catholic Charities of Texas - Domestic Violence Assistance** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number for regional office] - **Website:** [https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org](https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Financial aid, counseling, and support for relocation. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Texas Advocacy Project at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._