CHRISTIAN GROUPS FOR WOMEN:
Called to Peace (Various locations)
supportgroups@calledtopeace.org
Eagles Wings (Upland, CA)
909-529-3373
FOCUS Ministries
(Various locations)
630-617-0088
OC United (Anaheim, CA)
714-928-7434
OC United (Fullerton, CA)
714-928-7434
SUPORT GROUPS FOR MALE VICTIMS:
Rainbow Services
(Los Angeles County, CA)
310-547-9343
Good Neighbors (Compton, CA)
424-785-7953
SAFETY PLANS:
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
https://ncadv.org/personalized-safety-plan
National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-a-safety-plan/
This is an excellent resource for help with any information related to domestic abuse. They advise victims and abusers, and those who want to help them. They have contact information for abuse support groups and shelters in all areas within the United States. They also have helpful articles on their website.
Hotline 800-799-7233
Website www.thehotline.org
SEXUAL ASSAULT:
Project Sister
(Los Angeles County, CA) 909-623-1619
Rape Crisis Hotline:
909-626-HELP(4357)
CHILD ABUSE:
Child Abuse Hotline:
(626) 966-4155
Email: info@ProjectSister.org
Website: projectsister.org
ELDER ABUSE:
Adult Protective Services Hotline:
877-477-3646
Nursing Home Abuse:
These are Christian therapists who are familiar with abuse issues. The fees are usually negotiable.
Charles Browning
(Los Alamitos, CA)
562-596-2142
Gwyn Erwin (Tustin, CA)
714-679-8444
Jeenie Gordon (West Covina, CA)
626-967-6421
David Hawkins (Mill Creek, WA)
206-219-0145
Ken Olson (Norco, CA)
909-708-4233
Greg Wilson (Flower Mound, TX)
469-518-4360
https://www.soulcareassociates.com/
La Vida Counseling (Orange, CA)
Free Domestic Violence Therapy
714-883-9156
NOTE: Avoid counselors who do not specialize in domestic abuse because they could cause more harm than good.
ADVOCATES:
Shelters guide the victims through the process of beginning a new life.
Door of Hope (San Diego, CA)
858-279-1100
Doves (Big Bear, CA)
800-851-7601
House of Ruth (Pomona, CA)
909-988-5559
The Sheepfold (for women with children under 14)
(Orange County, CA)
714-237-1444
Women’s & Children’s Crisis Shelter (Whittier, CA)
562-945-3939
YWCA (Various locations)
https://secure.ywca.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=YWCA_Map
Haven of Hope (for Middle Eastern Women) (Richardson, TX)
214-838-3800
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR WOMEN:
The Dwelling Place
(Columbia Heights, MN)
651-221-0405
Emily's Place (Dallas, TX)
972-424-7775
Hope Alive (Fort Wayne, IN)
260-420-6100
Shepherd's Gate (Northern CA)
925-487-4147
These programs can help repentant abusers learn to change their behavior.
Hosanna Christian Fellowship (Bellflower, CA) 562-925-5093
Neighborhood Family Center
(Gardena, CA) 310-715-8885
West Advisory Christian Counseling
(Huntington Park, CA)
323-588-5971
MEVAC - Men Ending Verbal Abuse and Control (online forum) https://mevac.proboards.com/
Men of Peace 50 Week Course (videos & workbook) $500 www.menofpeace.org
RESOURCE FOR MEN WHO ARE VICTIMS:
Shrink 4 Men
SHELTERS THAT ACCEPT MEN:
Interval House (Anaheim, CA) 562-594-9492
Valley Oasis (Lancaster, CA) 661-945-6736
These sources offer free or low-cost legal help for victims of abuse.
Legal Services Corporation provides financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
They will help you find legal resources suited to your situation.
800-799-7233
WomensLaw.org has state-by-state information about domestic abuse laws.
Advocates assist clients with domestic violence petitions and can accompany clients to court.
LOW-COST COUNTY HELP:
To find free or low-cost services in the county where you live, dial 211.
Food, shelter, employment, medical, mental, legal, parenting
EFREE CHURCH DOMESTIC KINDNESS ACTION TEAM, DIAMOND BAR, CA
Meets the first Sunday of every month (includes lunch)
12:15 pm-2:00 pm
THE POTTER'S HOUSE
DALLAS, TX
Domestic violence support group and counseling for individuals and families
214-331-0954
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL'S CENTER FOR PRAYER AND PILGRIMAGE, WASHINGTON, DC
Domestic violence support groups, workshops, and resources
202-537-6200
info@cathedral.org
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, SACRAMENTO, CA
Domestic violence support group, collaboration with domestic violence organizations
916-444-0874
WILLOW CREEK
COMMUNITY CHURCH,
SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL
Domestic violence support group
847-765-5000
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, CHICAGO, IL
Domestic violence support, education, and advocacy
773-962-5650