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
Se habla Español · Free · Every hour of every day
GOOD TO KNOW
There are no barriers to getting help
Free crisis support
Emergency survivor services never cost you anything, including the hotline, shelter, and advocacy.
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.
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.
LESS URGENT
Call our office
For questions about resources and programs, making or changing appointments, fees, and general information during business hours.
WHEN YOU REACH OUT
What happens when you call
1
We listen
An advocate hears you out with compassion. No pressure, no judgment, and you stay in control of every decision.
2
We plan for safety
Together we create a practical safety plan tailored to your situation, whether you stay, leave, or are still deciding.
3
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 are 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
Everyone is welcome here
Our services are inclusive and culturally responsive, whether you are Spanish-speaking, LGBTQ+, young, elderly, or from any community in Ventura County. You belong here, and your safety matters.
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