Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free

Here’s how Safe Place works:

Step One – A young person enters a Safe Place and asks for help.

Step Two – The site employee finds a comfortable place for the youth to wait while they call the licensed Safe Place agency. For the greater San Antonio area that is Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA).

Step Three – An RMYA staff member will talk with the youth to get more information and explain that an SAPD officer can escort them to the RMYA Bridge Emergency shelter.  If the child is agreeable, the RMYA staff will contact SAPD to transport the youth to the shelter. 

Step Four – Once at the Bridge, direct-care staff and counselors meet with the youth and provide support. Agency staff ensures the youth and their families receive the help and professional services they need.

This program is for youth under the age of 18 in need of immediate help and safety.

Free.

A safe place to stay for women, children and men.

Even if you have a safe place to stay, you can still receive free services through the nonresidential program.

Services are provided at the Shelter, or an advocate is available to meet with you in a safe location in Gonzales, Karnes, or Wilson counties and in the Schertz/Cibolo area.

Eligibility Requirements: Domestic violence or sexual assault in last 30 days.

Free and Confidential services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault 1-800-834-2033.  Advocates are available 24/7 to offer services, information, and support.  Calls may be anonymous.

The Shelter is designed to provide a safe, family-friendly and pet-friendly, therapeutic environment where women and children can begin to heal from trauma and begin establishing self-sufficiency. The goal of the shelter is to serve as a bridge to assist residents in moving from an emergency situation to stable, appropriate housing.

Our Emergency Shelter is available to women and their children who are looking for a short-term safe and secure environment to escape from the hand of domestic violence.

All services are free and 100% confidential.

24-hour HELPline: (888) 621-0047 or (830) 257-7088.

A protection order is an order used by a court to protect a person, business, company, establishment, or entity, and the general public, in a situation involving alleged domestic violence, assault, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault.

Intimate partner violence is about power and control. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

A protection order is an official legal document signed by a judge that orders the abuser to stop abusing or threatening you and/or your children. It can also include other types of relief such as child support, custody, visitation and payment of debts.

The abuser may be ordered to stay away from your home, school or place of employment. You have the right to file for a protection order if someone has abused you within the past six months (180 days) OR if they abuse or threaten to abuse any person under 18 years old now or in the future.

In addition, there are several reasons why it might not be safe for you to return home after obtaining an emergency protective order including but not limited to threats made against pets and property damage done at your residence during previous incidents of violence between yourself and the abuser.

Get the Help You Need Toll Free: 888-621-0047

We’re here 24 hours a day 7 days a week so please don’t hesitate calling us when needed!

Our trained staff will help guide you through this process step-by-step with compassion and understanding while providing information about all available resources in our community that can assist victims throughout their journey toward safety & independence from abuse.

We offer free confidential services including safety planning; crisis intervention counseling; court accompaniment; referrals for shelter/housing assistance.

Free

Our Emergency Shelter offers men, women and children a short-term safe and secure environment to escape from the hand of domestic violence.

The Shelter is designed to provide a safe, family-friendly and pet-friendly, therapeutic environment where men, women and children can begin to heal from trauma and begin establishing self-sufficiency. The goal of the shelter is to serve as a bridge to assist residents in moving from an emergency situation to stable, appropriate housing.

The Shelter is not “just a place to stay,” but rather a stepping stone to a better life. Throughout the client’s stay, our staff offers counseling, financial education, support groups, job advocacy and help with finding permanent housing.

We seek to improve our client’s life for the long-term, not just the immediate challenge. And because there is a significant correlation between domestic violence and pet abuse, HCCC offers safe shelter for women and their animals fleeing violence.

FREE

K'STAR Emergency Shelter provides nurture and support for displaced children. Through the practice of Trauma-Informed Care, we start the process of healing the abuse, neglect, and trauma suffered in their early years. Our home can house up to twenty youngsters ages birth to seventeen. Children are placed with us through the Texas Department of Protective Services, 2Ingage, Saint Francis Ministries, and Belong.

Ages: Birth - 17.

Crisis Hotline: 855-327-8004.

Report Abuse: (800) 252-5400 and Online: Texas Abuse Hotline.

Kids’ Advocacy Place (KAP) uses a multi-agency approach to the investigation, intervention, and coordination of services for children and families affected by emotional, physical and sexual abuse or neglect. They provide a safe place for children of reported abuse by supporting them through the investigative process, partnering with local professional agencies and educating the community on child abuse issues.

Services are provided for children, teens, and their non-offending caregivers. Children are referred through the agencies that are mandated to receive reports of child abuse: Child Protective Services, local law enforcement, and prosecution (County/District Attorney). KAP primarily serves children under the age of 18 who live in Kerr, Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, or Kimble counties.

All services are free and 100% confidential.

Shelter:

We provide a 24-hour emergency shelter for all victims of domestic violence. At the shelter, clients are provided with a bed with clean sheets, 3 meals per day, and direct access to all of our general services.

For adults, we are able to provide emergency shelter along with general services such as case management, counseling, support groups, an array of legal services and assistance with housing.

For children, we are able to provide emergency shelter for children and their parent along with services such as case management, assistance with school related arrangements or concerns, counseling, therapeutic and educational groups and enrichment activities for the parent and child while at the shelter to strengthen family relationships.

Legal Advocacy:

We provide free legal services for all victims of domestic violence. Our legal advocates are available to residential, non-residential, and rural clients who reside within the seven counties we serve.

Support Groups:

We provide support groups and life skills classes for all of our clients. Support groups are facilitated by staff and offer a place for clients to discuss different issues and topics such as domestic violence education, boundaries, self-esteem, financial planning, etc.

Victim(s) of Domestic Violence.

Click here to know if you are being abused!

FREE

FCCBB offers assistance to individuals and their families affected by Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, Violent Crime, Sexual Assault, and Stalking.

Services include

• Emergency Shelter: FCCBB has confidential locations in Alpine and Presidio where survivors and their children may seek safety. 
• Sexual Violence: FCCBB provides services to victims of sexual violence both in person and by telephone. Advocates are also available to respond 24/7 in case of sexual assaults and can be reached at any time through the confidential and anonymous hotline.
• Client Advocacy: Advocates help clients by assessing needs, setting goals, and connecting clients to resources.
• Legal Advocacy: Legal Advocates are available to assist clients with navigating the legal system.
• Individual Counseling: Licensed professional counseling is available at no cost to clients.
• Outreach Services: FCCBB provides outreach services to surrounding communities including, Balmorhea, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa, Sanderson, Valentine, Candelaria, and Fort Stockton.
• Community Education: Presenters and group facilitators are available upon request to any organization, business, agency, or group who would like to learn more about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on our community. Presentation content and activities are all culturally and age appropriate. 

FCCBB offers assistance to individuals and their families affected by Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, Violent Crime, Sexual Assault, and Stalking.

Services include

• Emergency Shelter: FCCBB has confidential locations in Alpine and Presidio where survivors and their children may seek safety. 
• Sexual Violence: FCCBB provides services to victims of sexual violence both in person and by telephone. Advocates are also available to respond 24/7 in case of sexual assaults and can be reached at any time through the confidential and anonymous hotline.
• Client Advocacy: Advocates help clients by assessing needs, setting goals, and connecting clients to resources.
• Legal Advocacy: Legal Advocates are available to assist clients with navigating the legal system.
• Individual Counseling: Licensed professional counseling is available at no cost to clients.
• Outreach Services: FCCBB provides outreach services to surrounding communities including, Balmorhea, Marathon, Fort Davis, Marfa, Sanderson, Valentine, Candelaria, and Fort Stockton.
• Community Education: Presenters and group facilitators are available upon request to any organization, business, agency, or group who would like to learn more about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on our community. Presentation content and activities are all culturally and age appropriate.