Proudly serving Ventura County since 1976

You are not alone.
Healing starts with being believed.

Compassionate, trauma-informed support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and their families. We’re here, 24/7.

Emergency Services Free for Survivors

Confidential, 24/7

English & Español

Everyone is welcome

Crisis care, always free

Crisis services, shelter, and advocacy never cost survivors anything.

Everyone is welcome

Regardless of documentation or insurance status. We serve women, men, children, and people of all identities and backgrounds.

I’m experiencing abuse

Understand what’s happening, build a safety plan, and find immediate support.

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Shelter, housing, counseling, and more for survivors and families.

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Your support funds safety, healing, and long-term stability for survivors.

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OUR MISSION

Since 1976, a beacon of hope

For nearly 50 years, the Coalition for Family Harmony has been a beacon of hope, help, and healing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Ventura County.

About us, our mission & board

GOOD TO KNOW

Emergency survivor services are always free

Emergency services are always free for survivors. We also offer survivors 10 free therapy sessions, with continued therapy available on a sliding scale for qualifying survivors based on income and family size so care stays within reach for everyone.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

Walking alongside survivors, every step

You are believed

Every survivor deserves to be heard and supported, without judgment.

Your safety comes first

Confidential, 24/7 crisis response and planning to help you feel secure.

You deserve healing

Counseling, advocacy, and support to help you move forward.

You belong here

Services are inclusive and culturally responsive, for everyone.

HOW WE HELP

Comprehensive care, all in one place

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Emergency Safe House

Confidential 30-day shelter focused on your safe exit and recovery, with care for you and your children.

Rape Crisis Center

Ventura County’s only Rape Crisis Center, offering 24/7 intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment.

Counseling & Support Groups

Individual, family, and group counseling, trauma-informed and offered in English and Español.

Transitional Housing

Rental assistance and case management for up to a year, building stability and independence.

Teen Dating Violence

Prevention and support helping young people build healthy, respectful relationships.

Education & Outreach

Trainings and workshops for schools, providers, and neighbors across Ventura County.

OUR IMPACT THIS YEAR

Five decades of standing beside survivors

As Ventura County’s only Rape Crisis Center, we provide trauma-informed care that turns crisis into confidence, with every dollar going directly to programs.

5,712

services provided to our community

2,406

individuals supported through our hotline

1,716

safe shelter bednights provided

50

years serving Ventura County, since 1976

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Your gift transforms lives

Every dollar strengthens safety, healing, and long-term stability for survivors across our county.

OUR COMMUNITY

Supporting Ventura County, Every Day

Coalition advocates staffing a community resource table with information for survivorsThe Clothesline Project display of survivor-decorated shirts in a Ventura County parkThree Coalition advocates holding Clothesline Project shirtsVolunteers with a truck full of donated holiday gifts for survivor familiesCoalition team members receiving a community service award outdoorsA Coalition advocate presenting at the Sexual Assault Response Team SummitCoalition staff receiving a certificate of appreciation at a Bridging LGBTQ+ Familias eventCommunity members displaying hand-decorated aprons at a Coalition awareness eventCoalition staff with donated toys and gifts for survivor familiesCoalition for Family Harmony Board of Directors on Denim DayCoalition advocates at an LGBTQ+ Pride outreach tableCoalition staff receiving a Saving Lives community donationCoalition advocates with community partners beside a holiday gift collectionA truck bed filled with wrapped holiday gifts collected for survivor familiesCoalition leadership with a community partner at a Making a Difference eventCoalition staff with a County of Ventura proclamation outside the Board of Supervisors hearing roomCoalition Sexual Assault Response Team members receiving Justice for Victims Awards during National Crime Victims' Rights WeekA Coalition honoree receiving a glass award at the annual recognition eventCoalition leadership with the Ventura County District Attorney and a community supporterGuests in front of the Coalition for Family Harmony step-and-repeat bannerCoalition advocates together during a policy advocacy visitCoalition advocates meeting around a conference table with a policymaker

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