Crisis Intervention

Calling our 24-hour crisis line puts clients immediately in touch with an Advocate, who will provide crisis counseling, referrals and information about domestic violence or sexual assault, and assist the caller in developing a safety plan. Advocates may also provide emergency response for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, including 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.

Support Groups
Beginning September 8th, 2011, we will be offering an additional support group geared towards sexual assault survivors, past and present. The group also welcomes support people of those who are providing support to loved ones. The group will be held on a walk in basis the frist three Thursday's of the month, 5:30pm-7:30pm at 1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065.

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

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