24-Hour Hotlines and Local Services

Call or Text 911 in an Emergency

24-hour hotlines are important resources for victims and survivors of dating/domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and/or trafficking, and those who care about them. However, in an emergency or when someone is in imminent danger, it's important to call or text 911.

  • Safe Helpline • Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community: 877.995.5247

Services available through local agencies generally include: 24-hour hotlines; services for women, men and individuals who identify elsewhere on the gender spectrum; children's services; LGBT-sensitive care; information and referrals; accompaniment and support for forensic exams and law enforcement and criminal justice interviews; legal services; short-term and long-term counseling; support groups; emergency shelter or shelter referrals; and other advocacy services. Contact an agency of interest for specific service details.

Additional hotlines and centers can be found through the national hotlines listed above and ValorUS (formerly California Coalition Against Sexual Assault) Agency Directory.

Los Angeles County

  • Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline: 800. 978.3600

Orange County

Riverside County

Ventura County

  • Child Abuse Reporting: Listing of county Child Protective Services hotlines for reporting child abuse and neglect.
  • Adult Protective Services: County directory for reporting issues related to elder adults (65 years and older) and dependent adults (18-64 who are disabled) when they are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention: Listing of county mental health department 24-hour hotlines for local residents seeking assistance in a crisis and desiring to access local mental health programs.

Note: Resources accessed through these links may not have 24-hour availability.

State of California

National

Local Domestic Violence Resources