Resources
California Domestic Violence Resources - All Genders
Domestic violence impacts individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and identities. California offers a wide range of services and support networks to help those experiencing abuse find safety, legal aid, and community resources. Below is a directory of statewide hotlines, crisis centers, culturally specific programs, and legal services to assist you or someone you care about. No one should have to face abuse alone — support is available.
Statewide Hotlines
- LA County's Domestic Violence 24-hour Support Services: 1-800-978-3600
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Crisis Centers & Support Services
Community-Based Organizations
- Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault - Bakersfield
Toll Free: (800) 273-7713
24-Hour Crisis: (661) 327-1091 - Asian Americans for Community Involvement - San Jose
Hotline: (408) 975-2739 - Center for the Pacific Asian Family - Los Angeles
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 339-3940 - Coalition for Family Harmony - Oxnard
Phone: (805) 983-6240 - Family Assistance Program - Victorville
Phone: (760) 949-4357 - Haven Hills - Canoga Park
Crisis: (818) 887-6589 - Interface Children & Family Services - Camarillo
Crisis: 1 (800) 636-6738 - Jenesse Center - Los Angeles
Crisis Line: (800) 479-7328 - Plumas Rural Services - Quincy
Phone: (530) 283-3611 - Project: PeaceMakers, Incorporated (PPMI) - Los Angeles
Office: (323) 291-2525 - The Milligan Foundation - Oakland
Office: 1-855-408-7433 - Victims Empowerment Support Team (VEST) - Fairfield
Office: Call or text (707) 247-5521
Major Regional Centers
- 1736 Family Crisis Center - Los Angeles
Crisis Line: (213) 745-6434 - Center for Community Solutions - San Diego
Crisis: 1-888-385-4657 - Strength United - Van Nuys/San Fernando Valley
Crisis Line: (818) 886-0453
Office: (818) 787-9700 - Peace Over Violence - Los Angeles
Central LA: 213-626-3393
Hollywood: 310-281-2822
Office: 213-955-9090
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Services
- LA LGBT Center - Los Angeles
Warmline: 323-860-5806
Legal Advocacy: 323-993-7649 - Community United Against Violence - San Francisco
Phone: (415) 333-4357 - The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
Office: (562) 434-4455
Legal Services Intake: 562-433-8595
Legal Services
Statewide Legal Aid
- Bay Area Legal Aid
Toll-Free: (800) 551-5554 - Community Legal Aid SoCal
Hotline: 800-834-5001 - Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Hotline: (800) 399-4529 - Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
Phone: 323-980-3500 - Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles
Hotline: 800-433-6251
Specialized Legal Services
- Los Angeles County Bar Association - Domestic Violence Project Phone: 213-624-3665
Email: dvp@lacba.org - Break the Cycle - For victims ages 12-24
Phone or text: 424-209-2532 - Family Violence Appellate Project - Oakland
Specialized appellate legal assistance
Cultural & Community - Specific Services
Asian/Pacific Islander Services
- Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence - San Francisco
Office: (415) 568-3315 - Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach - San Francisco/Oakland
SF Office: (415) 567-6255
Oakland Office: (510) 251-2846 - Korean American Family Services - Los Angeles
Crisis Hotline: (888) 979-3800 - MAITRI - Santa Clara (South Asian community)
Phone: (888) 862-4874
Native American Services
- California Consortium for Urban Indian Health - San Francisco
Office: (415) 345-1205 - Kene Me-Wu, American Indian DV/SA Program - Sonora
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-792-7776
Latino/Hispanic Services
- Casa de Esperanza - Yuba City
Crisis: (530) 674-2040 - Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project - Oxnard
Phone: (805) 483-1166
Northern California Resources
- A Safe Place - Oakland
Crisis: (510) 536-7233 - CORA - San Mateo
24-Hour Hotline: (800) 300-1080 - Center for Domestic Peace - San Rafael
Phone: (415) 924-6616 - La Casa de Las Madres - San Francisco
Phone: (877) 503-1850
Central California Resources
- Catalyst Domestic Violence Services - Chico
Crisis: (800) 895-8476 - Marjaree Mason Center - Fresno
Phone: 559-233-HELP (4357) - Community Solutions - Gilroy
Sexual Assault & DV Crisis Line: 1 (877) 363-7238
Additional Support Services
- Blue Shield of California Foundation - San Francisco
Office: (415) 229-5114 - FreeFrom - Venice (Financial empowerment)
No phone listed - Healthy Relationships California - Encinitas
No phone listed
Emergency & Safety
- California Secretary of State - Safe at Home Program - Sacramento Office: (877) 322-5227
Important Notes
- All crisis lines are typically available 24/7 unless otherwise noted
- Many organizations provide services regardless of gender identity
- If you're in immediate danger, call 911
- Text "START" to 88788 for the National Domestic Violence Hotline crisis support via text