Domestic Violence Resource Directory

Community Resource Services

BREAK the silence

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the violence

Domestic Violence Directory 8550 Balboa Boulevard | Suite 150 Northridge, CA 91325

The Domestic Violence Directory provides information on how to get help from crisis hotlines, emergency shelters, financial, legal, and mental health organizations. This directory is intended to connect families to the services that they need, since every person has the right to be safe.

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There’s No excuse for abuse

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CALL “911” When the police come, ask for an Emergency Restraining Order and to speak with a Domestic Violence Counselor

Domestic violence is a crime. When the police come, explain in detail to the police officer why you are afraid. Any individual 13 years old and up can request an Emergency Restraining Order. Any police officer that answers a domestic violence call can obtain an Emergency Restraining Order. The police can order the abusive person to leave the home and stay away from you and your children for up to a week. The Emergency Restraining Order starts immediately and can last a week. If necessary, you can request a longterm restraining order. (Please, see page 9 for more details about restraining orders.)

If you need help right away, or you are experiencing domestic violence, please call:  Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline  National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1(800) 978-3600 1(800) 799-7233 TDD 1(800) 787-3224 Text “Start” to 88788

You may also call your local Domestic Violence Shelter or Walk-in Center:

Haven Hills (English, Spanish) (818) 887-6589

www.havenhills.org

Jewish Family Services/ Family Violence Project HOPE (818) 505-0900 www.jfsla.org

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center Inc. (Walk-in Center only) (English, Spanish) (818) 838-1352 www.movinglivesforward.org

Tarzana Treatment Center (Walk-in Center) (818) 996-1051 and Press “0” www.tarzanatc.org

Institute for Multicultural Educational Services I.M.C.E.S. (Walk-in Center only) (English, Armenian, Farsi, Spanish, Russian, Korean) (213) 381-1250 www.imces.org

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The Child and Family Guidance Center is a LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) contractor that provides Specialized Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children, transition age youth, and adults utilizing evidence-based treatment interventions (EBPs) that are consistent with LAC/DMH Mental Health services Act (MHSA).

The Center also provides families with access to a comprehensive continuum of services depending on the needs of the family ranging from once a week; time limited mental services (PEI) to intensive in-home services that are delivered several times a week with 24-7 availability for crises.

Community Resource Services is a division dedicated to improving the quality of life for special needs children and their families by helping them to locate, access and effectively use essential community health and social services.

Table of Contents 

What is domestic violence?

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Crisis Hotlines

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Emergency Shelters

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Financial Resources

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Health Care Services

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LAUSD Services

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Legal Services I. Family Law and Restraining Orders Referrals

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II. Immigration Referrals

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Mental Health Services

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Police Departments Information

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Stalking Information

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Acceptance. Appreciation. Communication. Compromise. Dignity. Fidelity.

Forgiveness. Friendship. Hugs, kisses and holding hands. Honesty. Kindness. Laughter.

Listening. Nurturance. Patience. Paying Attention. Quality time together. Respect. Saying “I’m sorry”. Self-Control. Sharing. Tolerance of Family and Friends. Trust. Yes, Means Yes, and No, Means No.

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There’s No excuse for abuse What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound SOMEONE. Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.

Domestic violence not only affects those who are abused, but also family members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and the community at large.

Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair-pulling, etc. Physical abuse also includes denying a partner medical care or forcing alcohol or drug use.

Economic Abuse: Making or attempting to make an individual financially dependent by maintaining total control over financial resources, withholding one’s access to money, or forbidding one’s attendance at school or employment.

Sexual Abuse: Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is not limited to marital rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex after physical violence has occurred, or treating one in a sexually demeaning manner.

Emotional Abuse: Undermining an individual’s sense of selfworth or self-esteem. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism, diminishing one’s abilities, name-calling, or damaging one’s relationship with his or her children

Psychological Abuse: Causing fear by intimidation; threatening physical harm to self, partner, children, or partner’s family or friends; destruction of pets and property; and forcing isolation from family, friends, school or work.

Children: Children who grow up witnessing domestic violence are among those seriously affected by this crime, because it teaches them that violence is a normal way of life – therefore, increasing their risk of becoming society’s next generation of victims or abusers.

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There’s No excuse for abuse How to Get Help …

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, don’t stay silent. Get help and act. Talk to a trusted friend or call your community’s domestic violence hotline. If you need immediate emergency help, call 911. Get support from family and friends you trust.

Make a safety plan that includes how you can leave the situation safely, what you need to take with you, and where you can stay.

Crisis Hotlines

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1(800) 799-7233 1(800) 787-3224 TDD Text “START” to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ Strength United (818) 886-0453 (24-hour Hotline) (661) 253-0258 http://www.csun.edu/vtc Sexual assault emergency response team, counseling, and prevention education for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Includes 24-hour hotline. Group treatment is available and individual counseling available.

Center for the Pacific Asian Family, Inc. 3424 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #1000 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 653-4045 (800) 339-3940 (24-hour Crisis Hotline) www.cpaf.info They specialized in assisting Asian and Pacific Islander women and families who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. CPAF provides a 24-hour help line, emergency shelter, transitional program, advocacy services, and counseling. All services are free.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Stop Partner Abuse/Domestic Violence Program 1625 North Schrader Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (323) 860-5806 www.laglc.org Services are provided by domestic violence specialists, such as: survivor’s groups, intervention program, youth groups, crisis counseling, prevention groups, referrals to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) sensitive shelters, legal services, and advocacy.

National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline 1(866) 331-9474 Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 https://www.loveisrespect.org

Domestic Violence Project – YWCA of Glendale 735 East Lexington Drive Glendale, CA 91206 (888) 999-7511 (24-hour Hotline) (818) 242-4155 Drop-In Center www.glendaleywca.org 24-Hour Hotline with crisis intervention, counseling, community referral and information, and access to shelter services.

45-Day Emergency Shelter, meals and clothing (Sunrise Village). Drop-In Center with case management and a food pantry and clothing distribution SAHARA (South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency) (888) 724-2722 www.sahara-socal.org 24-hour Helpline and community agency that provides services in: English, Hindi, Uru, Punjabi, Farsi, Arabic and other languages. They provide services for survivors of domestic violence, such as transitional housing, individual counseling, and education support.

1736 Family Crisis Center https://www.1736familycrisiscenter.org/ If you are a victim of domestic violence and need support, please call one of the following numbers.

24-Hour Hotlines (213) 745-6434 (310) 379-3620 (310) 370-5902 (562) 388-7652

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One in three teens will experience abuse while dating and two-thirds of them will never report it to anyone. Dating violence is not just dangerous; it is devastating to a young person’s health and safety.

Emergency Shelters

Domestic Violence Shelter Search Tool https://www.domesticsheltes.org Search tool that allows anyone in the U.S. to find nearby domestic violence programs and shelters. To use the search tool, just enter your zip code and press enter.

They have nearly 3,000 programs and shelters in their database.

Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council Valley Oasis Shelter (661) 945-5509 Shelter (661) 945-6736 (24-hour Crisis Hotline) www.avdvc.org Hotline available 24-hours a day with trained advocates prepared to discuss your individual situation and explain the options available to you. The call is confidential and does not oblige you to participate in any program. They offer a 60-day emergency shelter, available to victims of violence and their children.

Family Violence Project of Jewish Family Service 12817 Victory Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 789-1293 / (323) 681-2626 (818) 505-0900 (24-hour Crisis Hotline) https://www.jfsla.org/ 24-hour crisis assistance and a 30-day shelter for battered women and their children 16-year-old and younger. Six-month transitional housing. Individual and group counseling are available. Services are free.

Contact crisis line for referrals. Spanish speaking staff available.

House of Ruth, Inc. (877) 988-5559 https://houseofruthinc.org/ Programs and support for victims and their children, including food, clothing, personal care items, group and individual counseling, legal and social services advocacy, employment assistance, and life-management skills. The shelter is staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Domestic Violence Has No Place Here http://nodvla.org/what-is-domestic-violence/teendating-abuse/ Shelters, LGBT resources, and information regarding teen dating abuse. Dating abuse affects around 1.5 million teens annually and statistics show that 1 in 3 teenagers has experienced dating violence. Dating violence can affect people of all genders.

Child and Family Center Domestic Violence Program (661) 259-8175 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) (661) 259-HELP (4357) (24-hour Crisis Hotline) www.dvcsantaclarita.com 30-day emergency shelter for battered women and their children 13 years old and younger. Outreach programs, 24-hr hotline, women’s support groups, training and education, anger management classes. A 52-week treatment group for perpetrators is also offered on a sliding scale fee.

Haven Hills, Inc. San Fernando Valley (818) 887-6589 Hotline (818) 887-7481 www.havenhills.org 30-day shelter and counseling center is provided for domestic violence victims and children. 24-hour emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and counseling.

Transitional housing, individual and group counseling are available on an outpatient basis. Spanish speaking staff available.

Su Casa – Ending Domestic Violence (562) 402-4888 https://sucasadv.org/ 24-Hour Hotline provides callers with crisis intervention, safety assessment, and referrals to shelters and community agencies (English/Spanish). Emergency Shelter for up to 30 days while receiving individual and group counseling, case management, legal and social advocacy, tutoring, art therapy, and children’s services.

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Financial Resources Department of Public and Social Services (DPSS) Customer Service Center (866) 613-3777 https://dpss.lacounty.gov The Customer Service Center (CSC) is a “single point of contact” currently providing services to the following programs: CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Relief, and Refugee Cash Assistance.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm YourBenefitsNow! is a website for Los Angeles County residents to apply and view their benefits on-line.

You can also schedule an in-person appointment. If you are a victim of domestic violence, just tell the worker right away, because there are specially trained workers available to assist you with the problems you or your children may have. If you need emergency or homeless assistance, DPSS staff must act quickly.

East Valley Office 7555 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91405

Glendale Office 4680 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA 91204

West Valley Office 21415 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311

Homeless Services

https://www.211la.org/

If your family is homeless or has received an eviction notice, the DPSS office may be able to help. Families that are homeless due to domestic violence are eligible, just let your CalWORKs Eligibility or GAIN Services Worker know that you need help.

Temporary Homeless Assistance (HA) A homeless CalWORKs family can receive hotel vouchers for up to 16 cumulative days in a 12-month period.

Permanent Homeless Assistance A homeless CalWORKs family can receive help with move-in costs, such as last month’s rent, deposits, utility deposits and cleaning fees.

Expanded Temporary HA CalWORKs applicants who are fleeing their abuser, are considered homeless, can receive a lump-sum payment equal to 16 days of Temporary HA on the day of the application. They can receive one additional lump-sum payment of 16 additional days, immediately following the initial 16-day period when the case is approved.

Permanent HA Arrearage CalWORKs families who receive an eviction notice or notice to pay rent or quit due to non-payment of rent because of a financial hardship, may quality to up to two months in rent arrearages to prevent eviction.

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There’s No excuse for abuse Victim Assistance Program | VAP (helplacrimevictims.org) Domestic violence is a crime. Under California law, if you have been a victim of a crime, you may receive financial assistance for losses resulting from that crime. The Program may cover the following losses: medical/dental, mental health counseling, wage/income loss, financial support, funeral/burial, and job retrain. To qualify, the crime must be reported to law enforcement. Please call one of the following offices in the San Fernando Valley for assistance with the application process and advocacy services: LAPD Devonshire (818) 832-1769 esther.niell@lacity.org

Family Justice Center – Valley Bureau (818) 933-9497 esther.niell@lacity.org

LAPD Foothill (818) 834-3104 bianca.monteon@lacity.org

LAPD Mission (818) 838-9954 bianca.monteon@lacity.org

LAPD North Hollywood (818) 754-8421 gabriela.castillo@lacity.org

LAPD Northeast (323) 561-3412 edwar.huiza@lacity.org

LAPD Topanga (818) 756-3363 esther.neill@lacity.org catalina.nunez@lacity.org

LAPD Van Nuys (818) 374-0032 esther.neill@lacity.org monique.campa@lacity.org

City Attorney - Van Nuys Branch (818) 374-3333 esther.niell@lacity.org

LAPD West Valley (818) 374-7849 catalina.nunez@lacity.org

Health Care Services Olive View-UCLA Medical Center – Hospital 14445 Olive View Drive Sylmar, CA 91342 (818) 364-1555 Main Number www.uclasfvp.org Provides comprehensive range of services, including inpatient, outpatient, 24-hour emergency medical, surgical, pediatrics and psychiatric services. Accepts Medi-Cal, Medicare, and fees are based on ability to pay.

Serves San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.

Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30am-7:00pm Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm Campus Map PowerPoint Presentation (lacounty.gov)

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center – Clinic Room 2B101 This is a medical walk-in clinic open to the public from Monday – Friday from 8:00am - 8:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am - 6:30pm. It is available to urgent care patients or others seeking medical care. They have programs that can provide coverage for uninsured adults and children. You can show up as early as 6:00am to register. Please be advised that the wait times may be long. Patients will be seen by a doctor and can be provided with the necessary tests as well as medications if needed. If someone requires follow-up visits, they will be assigned a primary care physician and will be able to continue receiving care.

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Valley Community Clinic 6801 Coldwater Canyon Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 763-8836 Appointments www.valleycommunityclinic.org Primary healthcare including optometry and dental services provided for adolescents and adults.

Free HIV/AIDS testing and counseling provided. Spanishspeaking staff is available. Medi-Cal accepted.

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Valley Teen Clinic at North Hills Wellness Center 9119 Haskell Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (888) 763-4070 VCH Home - Valley Community Healthcare Healthcare services for teens 12-19, counseling, basic birth control supplies, pregnancy testing, confidential testing for AIDS/HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Services are provided on a walk-in basis.

Planned Parenthood 1(800) 576-5544 Planned Parenthood | Official Site The agency provides health care and sexual health services to all gender people and teens (without parent consent) in Los Angeles County. They provide information, counseling, basic birth control supplies, pregnancy testing, confidential testing for AIDS/HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. All services are strictly confidential, and their locations have bilingual staff available (English/Spanish). To make an appointment at the closest center to your home, please call (800) 576-5544 or book an appointment on-line.

Different locations: Van Nuys 7100 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #108 Van Nuys, CA 91405

Canoga Park 21001 Sherman Way, Suite #9 Canoga Park, CA 91303

Burbank 916 W Burbank Boulevard, Suite #M Burbank, CA 91502

L.A.U.S.D. Services Homeless Education Office 333 S. Beaudry Avenue 29th floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 241-3840 https://homelesseducation.lausd.net https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/16868 Flyers Serving homeless children 0-22 years and their families. The Counselor/Advocates can provide the following assistance: school enrollment and placement including meal programs and tutoring, transportation, backpacks, school supplies, advocacy, referrals to mental health and other social services.

Victims of Domestic Violence are not required to give the address of the safe house where they reside when enrolling their children in school. Families need to provide the letter from their safe house or an intersection.

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There’s No excuse for abuse Student and Family Wellness https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/12124 (213) 241-3840 Self-referral. Call for consultation, support and referral.

Serving eligible students and their Siblings ages 1-18 and Special Education students through age 22.

Services offered include Immunizations, Physical exams (routine and sports), Primary care ill visits, Reproductive health care (STD testing, birth control and pregnancy testing), Vision exams. All services are confidential and in English and Spanish.

Hours of operations: 8am-3:00pm. https://achieve.lausd.net/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/Domain/662/School%20Mental%20Health _Handout%202020.pdf Columbus MS Clinic 7739 Farralone Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 702-1270

Maclay Middle School 12451 W. Gain Street Pacoima, CA 91311 (818) 897-2193

Kennedy HS Clinic 11254 Gothic Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344 (818) 271-2547

North Hills Wellness Center (at James Monroe High School) 9119 Haskell Avenue North Hills, CA 91343 (818) 763-8836 Mental Health: (818) 739-5900 Closed on Fridays

Telfair Student & Family Wellness Center 10911 Telfair Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331 (818) 899-6113

Panorama Student & Family Wellness Center 8015 Van Nuys Boulevard Panorama City, CA 91402 (818) 909-4593

Balboa Student and Family Wellness Center 6655 Balboa Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 758-2300

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Legal Services I.

Family Law and Restraining Order Referrals

What is a restraining order and how much does it cost?

A restraining order is a court order that protects you from physical, emotional, or financial abuse. It can also protect you from being stalked or harassed. In many cases, there are no court fees to get a restraining order.

Superior Court of Los Angeles – County of Los Angeles Self-Help Center (213) 830-0845 Hotline https://lascselfhelp.azurewebsites.net/details/C04/Topic041/R0049 Call or sign up online for one-on-one appointment for assistance with filling out the required paperwork to apply for any of the following protective orders: - Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order - Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Appointments offered by the Self-Help Center are for self-represented litigants only. They cannot assist you if you have an attorney.

San Fernando Neighborhood Legal Services 13327 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (800) 433-6251 (818) 896-5211 https://nlsla.org/ They provide free legal services and assistance to lowincome people in the following areas: Domestic Violence Advocacy, Immigration (V.A.W.A., U-Visa), Custody issues and Divorce.

They also have Domestic Violence Clinics that offer free assistance in filing restraining orders and filing out other court documents at the following locations: Service Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

San Fernando Valley Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) 6240 Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 374-9500 Domestic Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T) advocates are available Monday- Thursday during business hours.

Courthouses in Los Angeles County - Contacts and Locations - LA Court San Fernando Courthouse 900 Third Street, Room #1026 San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 256-1800 Chatsworth Courthouse 9425 Penfield Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 407-2200 Van Nuys Courthouse East 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Room #212A Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 901-4600 Antelope Valley Courthouse 42011 4th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 483-5500

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There’s No excuse for abuse Bureau of Victims Services (213) 974-3512 Request Victim Services: (800) 380-3811

Victim Services | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (lacounty.gov)

In addition to prosecutors, Victim Service Representative are available to explain court proceedings, inform you of the progress of the case, help you contact domestic violence centers for a safe place to stay, or to find someone to talk to about your situation.

Domestic Violence | City Attorney (lacity.gov)

Hurriet Buhai Center for Family Law 3250 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #710 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 388-7515 https://www.hbcfl.org/ New Client Line Hours: Monday-Thursday at 10:30am-12:30pm Provides Family Law and domestic violence assistance to low-income individuals, such us custody, visitation and support of children, domestic violence, and paternity.

The Domestic Violence Project provides intensive legal assistance to victims of domestic abuse who are living at shelters. Please call to schedule an appointment.

There is a one-time fee of $20.00.

Levitt and Quinn Family Law Center 1557 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 482-1800 www.levitt-quinn.org Provides Family Law services to low-income individuals, such us adoption, child support, custody and visitation, domestic violence, grandparent’s visitation, guardianship, marital dissolution, paternity and spousal support. All clients are charged a fee based on a sliding scale. L&Q gives priority to cases involving children. If there is a legal emergency, please call and ask to speak to a legal assistant.

Legal Action Workshop (L.A.W.) 417 Glendale Avenue Unit A Glendale, CA 91206 (800) HELP-444 / (800) 435-7444 www.LAWorkshop.com L.A.W. provides legal services at an affordable cost.

Licensed attorneys assist you with your case from beginning to end. Their services include: divorce, child support, paternity, restraining orders, adoption, name change, guardianships, and criminal.

Community Legal Aid SoCal 250 East Center Street Anaheim, CA 92805 1-800-834-5001 https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/ Represent victims and survivors of domestic violence.

They focus on helping survivors navigate the legal system by providing holistic support to address any other challenges they may be experiencing.

Mon - Thurs, 9am-6pm, Fri - 9am-12pm

Legal Aid Foundation of L.A. 1550 W 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 1-800-399-4529 https://lafla.org/ Focuses on helping survivors of domestic violence leave abusive relationships and rebuild their lives.

They meet survivors where they are and provide access to a full range of critical legal services.

Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

LGBT Center of Los Angeles (323) 860-5806 (English/Spanish) https://lalgbtcenter.org/ The Legal Advocacy Project for Survivors provides LGBTQ-specific trauma-informed direct legal services and advocacy for LGBTQ victims of domestic/intimate partner/dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and/or other crime victimization.

Women’s Law https://www.womenslaw.org/ Provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence.

The Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on the website.

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There’s No excuse for abuse II.

Immigration Referrals What is V.A.W.A.?

Under the Violence Against Women Act (V.A.W.A.) passed by Congress in 1994, and amended in 1996, 2000, and 2005, the spouses and children of United States citizens or lawful permanent residents may selfpetition to obtain lawful permanent residency. V.A.W.A. allows certain battered immigrants to file for immigration relief without the abuser's assistance or knowledge, in order to seek safety and independence from the abuser.

What is the “U” Visa?

Congress created the “U” non-immigrant classification as part of the Battered Immigrant Women Protection Act of 2000.

“U” visas are available to people who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse because of being the victims of certain violent crimes (sexual abuse or assault, unlawful criminal restraint, including trafficking and domestic violence) that have occurred in the United States. To be eligible for a “U” Visa, the victim must possess information concerning the crime and has helped or will help in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

The following legal agencies provide free or low-cost assistance with: V.A.W.A., “U” Visa, citizenship, permanent residency, renewal of work permit, immigrating family members, political asylum, and adjustment of status. They provide their services in English, Spanish, and other languages. Please call to schedule an appointment.

San Fernando Neighborhood Legal Services 13327 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima, CA 91331 (800) 433-6251 / (818) 896-5211 https://nlsla.org/ Service Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm

Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice 5301 Whitter Boulevard, 4th floor Los Angeles, CA 90022 (323) 980-3500 https://www.laclj.org/ Service Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm

Public Counsel 610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 385-2977 http://www.publiccounsel.org/ Services Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am- 5:30pm

Immigration Center for Women and Children 634 South Spring Street, Suite #727 Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 614-1165 https://www.icwclaw.org/ Services Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) 16501Sherman Way, Suite 220 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (213) 385-7800 ext 122 https://www.carecen-la.org/ Service Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm

El Rescate 1605 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite #516 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 387-3284 http://www.elrescate.org/ Service Hours: Monday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm

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Mental Health Services

The following is a list of private non-profit agencies that provide mental health services for children and adults. Most accept Victims of Crime funding, provide free services or on a sliding scale fee.

Child and Family Guidance Center 8550 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 150 Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 739-5250 Admission www.childguidance.org CalWorks Program. Medi-Cal.

The Center for Individual and Family Counseling 5445 Laurel Canyon Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91607 (818) 761-2227 HOME | TheCenterPro

Counseling West 14320 Ventura Boulevard, Suite #430 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 990-9898 www.counselingwest.com

Prevention of Family Violence www.preventionoffamilyviolence.com 6850 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite #202 Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 786-2079

Advantage Counseling Services 6205 Laurel Canyon Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 508-7344 https://www.advantagefamilyservices.com/ VOC accepted.

The Valley Prevention and Treatment Center 1056 North Maclay Avenue #A San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-7774 Private insurance accepted.

Assistance with application for VOC.

Valley Family Center 302 South Brand Boulevard San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 365-8588 www.valleyfamilycenter.com

Domestic Abuse Center 14402 Haynes Street Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 904-1700 Advocacy and Restraining Orders. Workshops.

VOC accepted.

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. https://www.movinglivesforward.org 16360 Roscie Boulevard, 2nd Floor Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 901-4830 CalWorks Program

YWCA of Glendale Domestic Violence Service Center 735 East Lexington Drive Glendale, CA 91206 (818) 242-4155 www.glendaleywca.org Support Groups. Parenting Classes.

Case Management.

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Los Angeles Police Department Non-Emergency Information Line (877)-ASK-LAPD Toll Free (877) 275-5273 Spanish Line (Español) (213) 928-8222 www.lapdonline.org

Devonshire Community Police Station 10250 Etiwanda Avenue Northridge, CA 91325 818-832-0633

Northeast Community Police Station 3353 San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90065 323-561-3211

Foothill Community Police Station 12760 Osborne Pacoima, CA 91331 818-756-8861

Topanga Community Police Station 21501 Schoenborn Street Canoga Park, CA 91304 818-756-4800

Mission Community Police Station 11121 Sepulveda Blvd Mission Hills, CA 91345 818-838-9800

Van Nuys Community Police Station 6240 Sylmar Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91401 818-374-9500

North Hollywood Community Police Station 11640 Burbank Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-754-8300

West Valley Community Police Station 19020 Vanowen Street Reseda, CA 91335 818-374-7611

VINE Victim Information & Notification Everyday 1-877-VINE-4-LA or 1-877-846-3452 www.lasd.org Free an anonymous telephone service offered to victims of violent crimes and community members. By calling you can determine the custody status of the offender and register to be notified of the release or transfer of the specific inmate.

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There’s No excuse for abuse

Stalking Information Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/our-mission/ Email: info@stalkingawareness.org

The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) provides education and resources about the crime of stalking. They also provide training that is victim-centered, research informed, and practice based. SPARC does not provide direct service to victims. If you or a friend seeks individual assistance, please contact your local service provider. Even when the stalking is not related to domestic violence and/or sexual assault service providers are often the right people to contact about stalking. You may wish to contact the following websites for assistance:https://victimconnect.org/; https://www.thehotline.org/; https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Stalking Incident and Behavior Log

If you are a victim of stalking, it can be critical to maintain a log of stalking-related incidents and behavior, especially if you choose to engage with the criminal or civil justice systems. Recording this information will help to document the behavior for protection order applications, divorce and child custody cases, or criminal prosecution. It can also help preserve your memory of individual incidents about which you might later report or testify. The stalking log should be used to record and document all stalking-related behavior, including harassing phone calls, text messages, letters, e-mail messages, acts of vandalism, and threats communicated through third parties. When reporting the incidents to law enforcement, always write down the officer's name and badge number for your own records. Even if the officers do not make an arrest, you can ask them to make a written report and request a copy for your records.

Important note: Attach a photograph of the stalker, photocopies of restraining orders, police reports, and other relevant documents. Keep the log in a safe place and tell only someone you trust where you keep your log.

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There’s No excuse for abuse

The agencies on this document are listed for informational purposes only. No endorsement of the quality of services is intended by Community Resource Services of the Child and Family Guidance Center.