
Shelters guide the victims through the process of beginning a new life.
DomesticShelters.org (USA and Canada)
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)
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
Healed Being Program - Monthly Lessons and Online Group
$50 per month
MEVAC - Men Ending Verbal Abuse and Control (online forum)
Men of Peace 50 Week Course (videos & workbook) $500
RESOURCE FOR MEN WHO ARE VICTIMS:
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
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
GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL ABUSE:
The MEND Project (Irvine, CA)
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MALE VICTIMS:
Rainbow Services
(Los Angeles County, CA)
310-547-9343
Good Neighbors (Compton, CA)
424-785-7953
MEN'S HEALING PROGRAM:
Scott Austin Martin
These are Christian therapists who are familiar with abuse issues. The fees are usually negotiable.
Jeenie Gordon (Covina, CA)
626-967-6421 x203
David Hawkins (Mill Creek, WA)
206-219-0145
Ken Olson (Norco, CA)
909-708-4233
Greg Wilson (Flower Mound, TX)
469-518-4360
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.
NOTE: Many shelters offer free counseling services.
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EFREE CHURCH DOMESTIC KINDNESS RESOURCE 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