Our Services

 

Women's Crisis Support~Defensa de Mujeres offers immediate crisis response to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through our 24-hour crisis line, including emergency response to law enforcement or medical facilities, and accompaniment to forensic rape examinations.

Support services include emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children, peer counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, drop-in support groups, and assistance with restraining order applications. We also provide community education presentations to schools, community groups and service providers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click any of the links below for more information.

If you need services, call us or contact us by email. 

 

 
If you are outside of Santa Cruz County, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to find a crisis center near you: 1-800-799-7233.

Watsonville Office, 233 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076, (831) 722-4532
Santa Cruz Office, 1570 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065,
(831) 425-4030
TDD: (800) 735-2929 (California Relay Service)
24-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Crisis Line: (831) 685-3737