Resources for Domestic Abuse Survivors

The SAFE Alliance in Austin (formerly SafePlace and Austin Children's Shelter) provides housing and support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation.
The Austin Shelter for Women and Children serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to mothers and children (boys no older than 17) and has case managers available for residents.
In Austin, LifeWorks helps assist children and families facing homelessness, trauma and abuse.

The Family Place in Dallas provides shelter for women leaving abusive relationships.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, CHETNA supports members of the South Asian community impacted by domestic violence.
Hope's Door New Beginning Center, which has several locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, specializes in intervention and prevention services for those affected by family or domestic violence.
Expectant or current mothers in Plano can visit Emily’s Place, which provides weekly counseling sessions, addiction recovery programs, vocational assistance and employment assistance. It is faith-based organization that requires an up-to-24 month commitment for their residents. The mandatory classes cover topics such as life and job skills, financial training, parenting and etiquette.
In Kaufman, Forever Families serves women who are, or have been, in abusive relationships and women with substance abuse issues. Victims of domestic violence in Kaufman can also find housing, counseling, parenting classes and job services at the Genesis Center.

Bay Area Turning Point provides several resources, including shelter, to families and victims of violence in the Houston area.
The Houston Area Women's Center offers counseling and shelter to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their non-offending family.
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse in Houston provides domestic violence victims with free legal representation by their trauma-informed staff attorneys. They also offer psychoeducation counseling for abusers.
Ka ty Christian Ministries offers counseling services and shelter referrals for those affected by domestic violence. It also offers limited financial assistance, food pantry referrals, Christmas assistance and more for eligible families living in the Katy and west Houston areas.

Mu jeres Unidas in McAllen supports female victims of domestic assault and sexual abuse.

The Bexar County Family Justice Center provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter to domestic abuse survivors. They also offer legal help and counseling.

The East Texas Crisis Center, which has offices in Smith, Henderson, Van Zandt and Wood counties, provides safety, shelter and education for victims of family violence, sexual assault and other violent crime.