Get Help Now!

• The 24-Hr National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or (800) 787-3224 (TTY)
• 24-Hr National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
• The Arizona Coalition To End Sexual & Domestic Violence (ACESDV) (602) 279-2900 or (800) 782-6400 during regular business hours. (8:30am 5:00pm, M-F)
• National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline (888) 373-7888 or text BeFree (233733) 

(602) 279-2900
Online chat: www.acesdv.org/helpline

Click here for a factsheet in Spanish and English to Interview Your Mental Health Provider.

• Why a Safety Plan? (English) (Español)
• Safety Planning During an Explosive Incident
• Safety Planning When Leaving
• Safety Planning in Your Home
• Safety Planning During Your Place of Employment
• Download for a Personalized Safety Plan
• Download the Guide : For Older Children
• Download the Guide : For Preschool Aged Children
• Financial Escape Plan
• Check out our page on Safety Planning here. 

A caring listening ear. All programs have people who can listen and help you sort out options.

Advocacy services. Most programs have specially trained advocates who can help with welfare, CPS, disability services, immigration, housing, employment protections, and more.

Emergency shelter. Many programs offer shelter or safe homes. Transitional housing. Some programs have longer term housing for survivors.

Support groups. Some programs run groups for children, youth and adults.

Legal advocacy. Most programs offer information about protection orders and other civil matters. Most do not provide legal counsel, but can refer you to free or low cost attorneys.

Crisis services. Many programs offer 24-hour crisis services.

 Every shelter is different, but usually you can expect:

• Shelters are free no fees are charged to stay.
• Most shelters have shared kitchens, common areas, and bathrooms.
• If you have children, you will probably all share one bedroom.
• If you are alone, you may have to share a room.
• You are responsible for taking care of your own children.
• All shelters must welcome service animals. However, most shelters cannot accommodate pets. They will work with you to make arrangements to have your pets cared for elsewhere.
• Shelters have laundry facilities and supply linens (sheets, towels and blankets).
• They usually have emergency food, clothing and toiletries available for the first few days of a stay.
• You will be asked to honor the privacy of other residents by not discussing their names or situations with anyone else.
• Shelters are concerned about everybody’s safety, so you may be asked to keep the location a secret.
• Visitors are generally not allowed.

Some shelters:
• Allow you to bring your pets.Have computers you can use to check your email and access online resources.
• Offer free cell phones for 911 calls only.
• Before you call a shelter think about the things that are of biggest concern to you. Ask for all the details you need so you’ll feel as comfortable as possible making your important decisions.