You are not alone

We're here for you, right now.

Reaching out takes courage. Whatever you're facing, a trained advocate is ready to listen, confidentially and without judgment, 24 hours a day.

24/7 Confidential Bilingual Hotline(800) 300-2181Se habla Español · Free · Every hour of every day

Good to know

There are no barriers to getting help

Free for survivors
Survivor services never cost you anything, including the hotline, shelter, advocacy, and counseling included.
Everyone is welcome
We help survivors regardless of documentation or insurance status.
Women, men & children
We serve survivors of every gender and age, including teens, children, and LGBTQ+ community members.
Always confidential
What you share stays with us, and our shelter locations are never published.

Good to know: how our fees and sliding scale work

Urgent calls

Call the 24/7 hotline

For crisis support, danger, emergency shelter, sexual assault response, and safety planning, any hour, in English or Español.

(800) 300-2181

Less urgent

Call our office

For questions about resources and programs, making or changing appointments, fees, and general information during business hours.

(805) 983-6014

When you reach out

What happens when you call

We listen

An advocate hears you out with compassion. No pressure, no judgment, and you stay in control of every decision.

We plan for safety

Together we create a practical safety plan tailored to your situation, whether you stay, leave, or are still deciding.

We connect you

From emergency shelter to counseling and housing, we connect you to the right support and walk with you.

Are you experiencing abuse?

Abuse is a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control over another person. It can happen to anyone, of any age, gender, or background. If any of these feel familiar, you deserve support.

A partner monitors where you go, who you see, or what you spend
You feel afraid of your partner's reactions or temper
Someone controls your money, documents, or access to help
You're pressured, threatened, or forced into anything sexual
A partner puts you down, blames you, or isolates you from others
You've been hurt, or threatened with harm, by someone close to you

Make a safety plan

A safety plan is a personalized set of steps to help you stay safe, whether you're in a relationship or preparing to leave.

Keep important documents and a small bag somewhere safe
Identify safe people and places you can go to quickly
Memorize key phone numbers in case you lose your phone

Helping a friend or family member

If someone you love may be in an unhealthy relationship, your support matters more than you know.

Listen without judgment and believe what they share
Let them make their own decisions on their own timeline
Share our hotline. We support loved ones too

Call to talk it through

Everyone is welcome here

Our services are inclusive and culturally responsive, whether you're Spanish-speaking, LGBTQ+, young, elderly, or from any community in Ventura County. You belong here, and your safety matters.

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