Family Violence Program

If you have been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused by a partner, former partner, a family member or someone living in your home, you can get help from family violence centers and organizations in your area that work through HHSC’s Family Violence Program.

Family violence support services include:

• 24-hour crisis hotline: 1-800-799-7233.
• Someone who will pick you up and take you to a safe place or shelter anytime, day or night.
• Emergency medical care.
• People who will give you support and help you work through your problems.
• Legal help in the civil and criminal justice systems.
• Information about how your children can continue taking school classes.
• Job training and help getting a job.
• Help getting other services you might need.

People who are causing the abuse also can get help.