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EspañolThe Crisis Center provides services to victims of family violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. Services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis line, a children’s advocacy center, a sexual assault program to assist victims, a domestic violence program to assist victims, support groups and counseling, legal advocacy, assistance in getting a protective order and accompaniment to law enforcement departments, court hearings, district/county attorney’s office and the hospital. The Crisis Center serves Wharton and Matagorda Counties.
Local Programs
Updated:
June 21, 2017This page has contact information for programs that offer help/referrals to victims of abuse throughout the state. If you plan to contact a program via email, please review our Safety when using email page first.
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Matagorda
The Crisis Center (Bay City office)
3010 6th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
Phone:
(979) 245-9299 or (800) 451-9235
Maverick
Wintergarden Women's Shelter, Inc. (Eagle Pass office)
465 Quarry Street
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone:
(830) 757-5188
Fax:
(830) 757-5188
Wintergarden Women’s Shelter, Inc. provides services to all victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, group and individual counseling, referrals, and legal assistance (court accompaniment). The Women’s Shelter serves Dimmit, Zavala, Maverick, and La Salle Counties.
McLennan
Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children
2323 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
Hotline:
(254) 752-7233 or (800) 867-7233
Phone:
(254) 752-9330
Fax:
(254) 752-9655
Email:
The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children provides services to crime victims (homicide, suicide, sexual abuse, and others). Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, sex assault exams, case management, counseling and support groups, family enrichment groups, and community education. The Advocacy Center serves Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan Counties.
Family Abuse Center
Hotline:
(800) 283-8401
Family Abuse Center, Inc. offers services to adults, children, and victims in rural counties who have been affected by domestic violence. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, counseling and supportive services, early intervention and prevention education, financial education, life skills, assistance with housing, and legal services. Family Abuse Center serves McLennan, Bosque, Ellis, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Navarro Counties
Medina
Southwest Family Life Center (Hondo office)
P.O. Box 393
Hondo, TX 78861
Hotline:
(830) 426-5131
Phone:
(830) 426-5972
The Southwest Family Life Center provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. Services include 24-hour emergency shelter, an outreach center, and a sexual assault prevention program. The Southwest Family Life Center serves Medina, Frio, and Uvalde Counties.
Midland
Safe Place of the Permian Basin (Midland office)
P.O. Box 11331
Midland, TX 79702
Hotline:
(432) 570-1465 or (800) 967-8928
Phone:
(432) 570-1465 (Midland)
Phone 2:
(432) 580-5970 (Odessa)
Safe Place of the Permian Basin provides services to victims of family violence. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, 24-hour emergency shelter, emergency transportation, personal and legal advocacy, individual counseling, support groups, and intervention programs for abusers. Services are available in English and Spanish. Safe Place of the Permian Basin serves Gaines, Dawson, Borden, Andrews, Martin, Howard, Loving, Winkler, Ector, Midland, Glasscock, Ward, Reeves, Crane, and Upton Counties.
Montgomery
Montgomery County Women's Center
1600 Lake Front Circle, Suite 100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Hotline:
(936) 441-7273
Phone:
(936) 441-4044
Phone 2:
(888) 825-9682 ext. 300 (Legal)
URL:
Montgomery County Women’s Center primarily provides services to victims of family abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. Services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, safe shelter (emergency and transitional), crisis intervention, counseling (individual and group), advocacy and legal services, and community and school-based educational outreach programs. Montgomery County Women’s Center serves Montgomery County.
Moore
Freedom Center
306 West 7th Street
Dumas, TX 79029
Hotline:
(806) 935-2828 (24 hours)
Phone:
(806) 935-7585
Email:
Freedom Center, formerly Safe Place, Inc., provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, transitional housing, counseling, emergency food and transportation, legal assistance, and more.
