Crisis Intervention
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Getting help when you are in an abusive relationship or after you have been sexually assaulted is not easy. WCS~DdM wants to be there for survivors who are ready to seek help. Calling our 24-hour crisis line will put clients immediately in touch with an Advocate, who will provide:

  • Crisis counseling, including one-on-one sessions
  • Referrals and information about domestic violence or sexual assault
  • Assist the caller in developing a safety plan
  • Provide emergency response for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault
  • Accompaniment to an evidence examination if appropriate
Callers will be assessed for emergency shelter, if appropriate, and for other services, such as assistance with restraining orders or peer counseling sessions. Advocates also work collaboratively with law enforcement, hospital staff and the District Attorney’s Office to help sexual assault survivors to understand their options and to navigate the criminal justice system.

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call our Watsonville Office at (831) 722-4532 or our Santa Cruz Office at (831) 425-4030.


All WCS~DdM Advocates are state-certified Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Peer Counselors.

Support Groups

Drop-in support groups for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors are held weekly, with concurrent groups for children and teens.

Spanish Group: 220 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville; Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

English Group: 1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz; Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Sexual Assault Support Group Drop-in support group for sexual assault survivors and support people are held the first three Thursdays of the month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at 1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. 

Legal Assistance

Legal information and assistance with completing restraining order applications is available by appointment and/or referral.

 

 

 

Women’s Crisis Support ~ Defensa de Mujures

Women’s Crisis Support~Defensa de Mujeres provides crisis intervention, including our 24-hour crisis line, crisis counseling, support groups, and referrals and information about domestic violence or sexual assault. WCS~DdM also provides counseling services for children and youth, educational presentations about domestic violence and sexual assault to schools and service providers throughout the county, and emergency safe shelter for women and children in need. All of our services are available in Spanish.

 

 

 

Contact Info:

WATSONVILLE OFFICE,
233 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076, (831) 722-4532

SANTA CRUZ OFFICE,
1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, (831) 425-4030

TDD: (800) 735-2929 (California Relay Service),
24-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-(888) 900-4232