Free Support for Domestic Violence Survivors

At some point during their lives, nearly 1 in 4 women in the United States will experience domestic violence.

Yet women coping with the effects of domestic violence often feel alone and unsure or afraid to reach out for help.

Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley (FCS), which has been serving this community since 1948, offers free and confidential assistance for survivors and their children.

Culturally appropriate services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Our services for domestic violence survivors include:

• Peer support groups, which provide a safe space to connect with others who understand, to learn about resources, and to receive and offer support.
• Phone and in-person resource and referral and safety planning.
• One-to-one assistance connecting with and navigating community resources (e.g., shelters, housing, childcare, legal, employment, physical healthcare, basic needs).
  
• Linkages with individual and family counseling services for adults and children.

For more information about this free resource, please call 650.326.6576 or visit our website.

FCS is a nonprofit organization with offices in Palo Alto and San Jose and on-site counseling services at dozens of schools and community centers. Founded in 1948, our mission is to build strong, safe, and self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities.

Special thanks to El Camino Healthcare District, Palo Alto Community Fund, the County of Santa Clara, and individual donors for making possible these critical services.