National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- 💬 Text START to 88788
- 🌐 thehotline.org
- Available 24/7 confidentially and can connect women with local Texas shelters and support.
Texas Council on Family Violence
- Statewide directory of every domestic violence program in Texas.
- Helps survivors find shelter, legal aid, counseling, and advocacy.
Texas Advocacy Project (Legal Help)
- 📞 800-374-4673
- Provides free legal services including:
- Protective orders
- Divorce
- Custody
- Legal advocacy for survivors.
Emergency & Crisis Support
- Katy Cares, Inc.
Connects families with community resources, emergency assistance, and support services in the Katy area. Their resource network includes domestic violence support referrals. - Katy Christian Ministries Crisis Center
One of the primary domestic violence support organizations serving Katy, Fort Bend County, and West Houston. Services include:- 24/7 domestic violence hotline
- Emergency shelter placement
- Safety planning
- Counseling and support groups
- Court accompaniment
- Help with protective orders
- Transportation assistance
- Spanish-speaking advocacy
Domestic Violence Hotline: 281-391-4357
Sexual Assault Hotline: 281-693-7273
- Her Well Center, Inc.
Provides long-term healing support, advocacy, and recovery programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual trauma.
Shelter, Housing & Basic Needs
- Hope Impacts
Assists women and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability with case management, resources, and support services. - The Ballard House
Offers temporary housing assistance and support for families in crisis situations. - Bluett Housing
Local housing support and shelter-related assistance.
Counseling & Emotional Support
- Katy Counseling
Trauma-informed counseling services for adults, teens, and children dealing with abuse, PTSD, anxiety, grief, and crisis recovery. - Family Ties, Family Resource Services
Family counseling and crisis support services for women and children in surrounding communities.
Legal Help & Protective Orders
- The Alchemy Attorneys, PLLC
Family law support including divorce, custody, and protective order guidance. - Hunt Law Firm
Family law representation for custody, divorce, and related legal protections. - AVDA
Provides free legal aid and protective order assistance for survivors of domestic violence. Phone: 713-224-9911.
Additional Support Resources
- City of Katy Police Department Crime Victim Services
Offers victim advocacy, referrals, and bilingual support for survivors navigating law enforcement and court systems. - Families to Freedom
Helps survivors safely relocate through transportation assistance. Hotline: 833-903-SAFE. - National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential help by phone, text, or online chat.
Statewide Shelter & Crisis Programs
These organizations operate across Texas and can help locate safe housing.
- East Texas Crisis Center – 24-hour hotline 800-333-0358.
- Family Violence Prevention Services (San Antonio) – 210-733-8810 crisis line.
- Houston Area Women’s Center – 713-528-6798 hotline.
Texas also has dozens of local shelters and crisis centers statewide that provide emergency housing and support services for survivors.
Free Legal & Advocacy Support
These groups specifically help survivors navigate protective orders and the legal system.
- Texas Advocacy Project – legal help for survivors.
- Legal Aid of Northwest Texas – free civil legal assistance.
- WomensLaw.org – legal education and email hotline.
Other Helpful Resources
211 Texas
- Dial 211 for:
- Emergency shelter
- Housing assistance
- Food programs
- Counseling referrals.
Texas Department of Family Violence Program
State program supporting shelters and crisis centers.