One underlying impact from Hurricane Beryl and natural disasters are the ones people can’t always see. Natural disasters leave victims of domestic abuse even more vulnerable because they’re stuck at home with their abusers with very few places to escape.
Natural disasters tend to increase domestic violence risks in Texas. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network , 55 percent of sexual assaults occur at or near the victim’s home.
If you or someone you know needs help, Houston Landing compiled a list of domestic violence resources around the region. If you’re in immediate danger, always call 911.
Local organizations
Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC)
Who they are: The Houston Area Women’s Center helps women, children and families experiencing domestic violence.
How they can help you:
HAWC offers various services including safety planning, emergency shelter, hospital advocacy and support and two hotlines. The Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 713-528-2121 and the HAWC Sexual Assault Hotline can be reached at 713-528-RAPE (7273). HAWC also has a live chat and TTY that can be reached 24/7 at 346-295-8994.
Services are available in Spanish as well.
How you can help:
Fort Bend Women’s Center
Who they are: The Fort Bend Women’s Center offers services to women, children and families who are experiencing domestic violence and to help them achieve safety.
How they can help you: The center offers counseling, case management, an emergency shelter, youth program, a crisis hotline and more.
You can call their 24/7 crisis hotline at 281-342-HELP (4357). Use their online tool to chat with emergency intervention advocates.
How you can help:
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Who they are: The Bridge Over Troubled Waters offers services to prevent domestic and sexual violence. The organization offers two locations in the region: Baytown and Pasadena. The organization aims to focus on empowering you and your family.
How they can help you: Services at the locations include crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, emergency shelter (Pasadena only), and more. It also offers a 24/7 hotline at 713-473-2801.
You can receive immediate crisis intervention between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Baytown Office is located at 8203 John Martin Road, Baytown, Texas 77521 and can be reached at 281-420-5600. While the Pasadena Office is located at 3811 Allen Genoa Road, Pasadena, TX 77504 and can be reached at 713-472-0753.
How you can help:
Bay Area Turning Point
Who they are: The Bay Area Turning Point advocates to end domestic and sexual violence.
How they can help you: The Bay Area Turning Point offers a 24/7, free and confidential hotline at 281-286-2525 to discuss crisis intervention, safety planning, community resources and other services with trained staff members. Additionally, it offers a 30-day emergency shelter stay for survivors of domestic violence.
How you can help:
- You can find the volunteer application here . Call 281-338-7600 or reach them via email at volunteer@bayareaturningpoint.com with questions about volunteering with the organization.
- Donate items such as backpacks, summer clothes, lightly used clothing between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday or 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays at 1064 Hercules Ave., Houston, Texas 77058.
- Purchase directly from the organization’s Amazon wishlist here .
- To find other ways to support, click here .
Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County Inc.
Who they are: The Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County Inc. provides services to those who face domestic and sexual assault violence.
How they can help you:
- They offer advocacy, crisis intervention, therapy and more.
- Reach their 24-hour Sexual Assault and Crisis Hotline at 888-919-7233.
How you can help:
AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse)
Who they are: Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the safety and self determination of victims. Reach their main office at 713-224-9911.
How they can help you: The organization offers legal aid, counseling and can direct survivors to other local resources. Establish clients, move them, safety planning
How you can help:
Women’s Center of Montgomery County
Who they are: The Women’s Center of Montgomery County focuses on eliminating domestic violences through strategies including promoting safety and educating people on prevention tips.
How they can help you:
- Services they offer include community education, support groups, legal aid and more.
- Reach their 24/7 hotline at 1-800-773-2424
How you can help:
Daya
Who they are: Daya focuses on empowering South Asian survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
How they can help you:
- It offers safety planning, crisis intervention, housing assistance, counseling and more. You can reach their helpline at 713-981-7645.
How you can help:
FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center
Who they are: The FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center focuses on advocating for survivors and offering them services to “regain control of their lives.”
How they can help you:
- They offer counseling, case management, shelter and more.
- You can reach their 24/7 hotline at 281-446-2615
How you can help:
Hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Who they are:
How they can help you:
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233.
- You can chat online or text “START” at 88788.
How you can help:
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Who they are: RAINN ( Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network ) created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
How they can help you:
- You can reach the hotline at 800-656-4673 to speak with a trained staff member.
- Download the RAINN mobile app to receive support.
- You can also chat online here .
How you can help:
This is not an exhaustive list of resources for domestic or sexual assault survivors. If your organization provides services in the Greater Houston region, email angelica@houstonlanding.org .
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