Houston Area Women's Center
The Houston Area Women's Center provides comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including a 24-hour rape crisis hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, and emergency shelter.
24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline
The Houston Area Women's Center operates a 24-hour rape crisis hotline to provide immediate support and assistance to survivors of sexual violence. The hotline offers confidential counseling, information, and resources, ensuring that survivors have access to help at any time of day or night.
Counseling Services
The Houston Area Women's Center offers a range of counseling services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. These services include individual and group counseling, community-based counseling, and specialized care for sex trafficking survivors. Therapeutic childcare is available during support group times, and services are provided in both English and Spanish.
Legal Advocacy Services
The Houston Area Women's Center provides comprehensive legal advocacy services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This includes court accompaniment, support for child victims of crime, and advocacy for immigrant survivors. The center also offers specialized services to assist survivors of sex trafficking.
Emergency Shelter and Housing Services
The center operates a 120-bed emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing abuse. Alongside emergency shelter services, the Houston Area Women's Center offers housing services that include rapid re-housing programs, ensuring that survivors have safe and stable housing options.
Violence Prevention and Education
The Houston Area Women's Center engages in outreach and education to promote healthy relationships and prevent violence. The center collaborates with community partners to offer school-based individual counseling and runs various education programs aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence.
Volunteer Program
The center offers a volunteer program with opportunities in direct service, advocacy, public education, special events, and fundraising. Volunteers play a critical role in supporting the center's mission and expanding the reach of its services.
Financial Empowerment and Career Development
The Houston Area Women's Center provides programs focused on financial empowerment and career development for survivors. These programs aim to equip survivors with the skills and resources needed to achieve economic independence and stability.
Children's Services
The center offers specialized children's services, including counseling and court services, to support child survivors of domestic and sexual violence. These services are designed to address the unique needs of children who have experienced trauma and to promote their overall well-being.
Hospital Support and Advocacy
The Houston Area Women's Center provides hospital support and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Advocates are available to accompany survivors during medical examinations, offering emotional support and ensuring that survivors receive appropriate care and resources.