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.

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Major Domestic Violence Organizations in Texas

These organizations offer shelter, counseling, transitional housing, and survivor services.

The Family Place (Dallas)

• 📞 214-941-1991
• One of the largest DV service providers in Texas
• Offers:
  • Emergency shelter
  • Counseling
  • Legal advocacy
  • Children’s services.

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support (Dallas)

• 📞 214-946-4357
• Services include:
  • Emergency shelter
  • Safety planning
  • Counseling
  • job assistance.

Mosaic Family Services (Dallas)

• 📞 214-823-4434
• Provides:
  • Shelter
  • Legal advocacy
  • Counseling
  • Immigration support for survivors.

SafeHaven of Tarrant County (Fort Worth / Arlington)

• 📞 24-hour hotline: 877-701-SAFE (7233)
• Provides:
  • Emergency shelters
  • Transitional housing
  • Legal assistance
  • Trauma counseling
  • Children’s therapy.

Brighter Tomorrows (North Texas)

• 📞 972-262-8383
• Emergency shelter and long-term support for survivors.

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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.

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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.

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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.